OK, so 2 years later, I like the go-fast part of the CTS-V, but I miss the utility part of the X5. And, I may sell my big boat and get a trailer boat, meaning I'll have to pull a trailer again. No way my wife lets me go fishing with her Escalade.

So, near me, there are the following options:

'03 X5 4.6 - 33k miles - 52k
'03 4.6 - 31k miles - 50k
'05 4.6 - 7k miles - 65k
'06 Jeep SRT-8 - o mile - 46k.

I may lease this next car, since I've gotten into a habit lately of 2 years and trade. I would get hammered on my trade-in for the V. I may sell it first, but I'll probably trade it because I'm impatient. Eating the trade-in makes this purchase somewhat price-conscious.

I haven't seen the new Jeep in person yet, though it looks good in pictures.

The questions:
- Anyone seen a Jeep SRT-8 in person?
- Is the SRT-8 a worthy competitor to a 4.6 or 4.8?
- Given the above, the Jeep is by far the best deal. Is a performance version X5 really worth either 30k miles (to keep the price the same), or 20k dollars (low vs. new miles)?

Opinions welcomed. Thanks.