Hmmm, a friend of mine is considering the X5 (that or a 335i coupe). Maybe I'll take a test drive with him to see how BMW did with this one. Honestly, there has not been a single new BMW recently that has really endeared itself to me. The 335i coupe is monster fast but absolutely dull to drive around town at slow speeds. The E46 felt more entertaining at all speeds..........heck even my X3 is more entertaining.