^So far the best software I have used is a dedicated Autologic unit. That's what we used to use at the shop. I have seen them go for ~$2000 used but they are unsupported if you purchase that way. New they cost the shop very near $10k (with complete set of vehicle keys and cables, not just BMW) if I remember correctly.

I am going to try and order one of the ~$350-400 windows laptops with the INPA, DIS, etc suites pre installed.

@AV8R, I remember exactly what you describe from my previous 4.4i X5. It was very annoying for sure. My brother-in-law still drives it and has learned to drive around the trans in the same manner I did to avoid the hard shift. I think he is going to sell it in the near future though for something more fuel efficient.

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2005 X5 4.4i Build 04/05 Maintenance/Build Log
Nav, Pano, Sport (Purchased 06/14 w/ 109,000 miles) (Sold 8/15 w/121,000 miles)

2006 X5 4.8is Build 11/05 Maintenance/Build Log
Nav, DSP, Pano, Running Boards, OEM Tow Hitch, Cold Weather Pckg (Purchased 08/15 w/ 90,500 miles)

2010 X5 35d Build 02/10
Nav, HiFi, 6 DVD, Sports Pckg, Cold Weather Pckg, HUD, CAS, Running Boards, Leather Dash, PDC, Pano (Purchased 03/17 w/ 136,120 miles)