ISUK,
Thanks for the report, you migth well be the 1st UK customer who actually has been able to sit in a UK car! Agreed on the specs, sounds lame, Dynamic Pkg, Pano Roof and Media Pack are going to be a must so really the base price is closer to £47K
The 2nd row can be adjusted with the 3rd row option, which I think might make the 3rd row worth it just for that. Not sure by how much though but that should help getting a touch more room on the 3rd row when needed and otherwise give the 2nd row plenty of space.
If I recall correctly from the E60 forums, does that mean you are sticking with your 535D then? It is one great car, I just need the X5 room for the family hauler

C