NO,NO,NO - I say get rid of the back seats and make it a 2dr - a TRUE sports activity vehicle - who thinks of passengers when looking for performance??? - more weight will subtract from performance and mileage - while a bit less weight could only add - less? or more? - I'm for more performance - besides, you drive alot more safely and carefull with passengers ( or at least you should! ) - I've got my van to haul people - it's smooth and comfortable and feels better than my Lazyboy - but my X5 is for me - the difference is like comparing taking a cat shot off a carrier or flying commercial - me, I want the cat shot ( which I have both figuratively and literally )

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2001 X5 4.4i topaz blue/sand Sport, complete Dinan S2 , hitch, V1, tint, BSW Stage 1, Alpine INA-W910BT
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