I'll be looking to replace my '05 E53 in about 4 months. The marketing wizards at BMWUSA continue to limit the color and option choices for U.S. buyers, which I consider a huge slap in the face, as the U.S. market is their largest...not to mention that all E70's are made in the U.S.

Add to this, that the meager options that ARE available to U.S. buyers keep getting discontinued. Who the hell is in charge of their supply chain? As much as I love BMW's, and the E70, I'm starting to look at other marques as possible replacements for my E53. BMW needs to get their act together, with regard to the E70.