I just got back thismorning from doing the Peformance Center Delivery of our new baby! I have to first thank BMW for building such kick A$$ vehicles and then BMW/NA for giving us the most enjoyable, albeit brief, driving experience I could expect for free! If you don't know about the performance center delivery I hope to post soon about our experience.

As for the Factory tour. I would recommend anyone that loves cars going to this. Even if you are not a BMW person you would really enjoy this tour. No pics are allowed inside the factory but you can take as many as you want at the Zentrum(museum). If you are an X5 fanatic, like most of us are here, you will love the tour. Our guide was very educated about the history and the steps involved in the making of both the X5 and the Z4. It really made me appreciate even more how our bimmers are put together. It also made me realize how we in the U.S. are neglected when it comes to options.

I was very surprised at how many Estoril Blue X5s I saw on the line. I even saw it on a 4 8 going through its last steps before it was shipped. Anyone have one at the factory right now?

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2008 ///M5 - Black Sapphire Metallic/Black Perforated Merino/Madeiro Walnut trim/6-spd Manual
2005 X5 4.8is - LeMans Blue/Black Nappa/Anthracite trim | born 05/20/05 - For Sale
2003 ///M5 - LeMans Blue/Black Interior/Aluminum trim/6-spd Manual - retired
2002 525i - Jet Black/Black Sport/5-spd Manual - retired
2002 X5 3.0i - Sterling Gray Metallic/Tan Leather Sport/5-spd Manual - retired