Week two with the X5 and have confirmed I picked the right vehicle. Gas mileage with he 3.0 is around 15 (computer displays 16.4). Accleration is great. Unless you're going to tow, the 3.0 is a good choice.

Here's a comparison of the X5 against a Z3. The X5 is Space Gray, The Z3 is Sterling Gray Metallic.





Some pictures of he appropriately named comfort seats. If you can order only one option, this is it. Yeah, the seats fold mid-center.




If you have the 3.0 and are thinking about swapping out the exhaust tips for the cool looking 4.8 tips, you'll have to have them cut off as they're welded on.



Here's a shot of the engine, including salt spray from last weeks snow.




Lots of storage room in the back. One observation: if you have the choice of a 3rd row seat or the spare, get the spare.




Massive disks and calipers!



I have a Breitling watch that looks like the model for the gauges:



Hate to clutter up the windshield, but EZ Pass and Valentine One needs to be there.



The BMW rubber mats really dress up the already beautiful interior.