Thanks for all the responses....the pictures of both the sport and non-sport models really helped show the differences. X5FX - yours is outfitted pretty much how I'm thinking of mine, so thanks for the awesome pictures. I'm waiting for more reports on the '08 model before deciding.....

Still a little unclear about the hitch receiver. I use the hitch receiver to carry a bike rack and am wondering how the bumper is modified to accomodate this.

thanks again,
Ron