I am happy with the black, I just have to clean it more often (which is probably a good thing).

RE: Third Row, there are several folks who are dead set against it, but I am very pleased with my decision to add it even though I have not used it once. I will use it several times I am sure and this will justify (for me) the purchase. I also believe it will help me at resale time in a few years.

As a bonus, I will depreciate this X5 much quicker due to the added weight and thanks to the Feds.

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2013 X5 35i M Sport