The 3.0d drives like a dream and has so much power. Previously had the 2002 X5 3.0d. The drive power, road handling is far superior to the old one. I think the build quality seems to be not as good even though there are obviously far improved features.

Few disapointments:

1.I was not given the Nav DVD for South Africa, they are only arriving next week.

2.The inside of the back wheel arch is made of a very odd material and looks as though it may be difficult to keep clean. It is not a smooth plastic like in the front. Are all models like this?

3.I cannot exit from the assist window in the display even though I folowed the manual instructions to click the control where it says exit assist window. It just stays there with nothing in it.

4.There is no charger plug under the aux input , is this because I have the blue tooth phone preperation option? It is not so nice to have a Ipod charger cable going to the cigerette lighter. Any suggestions

I drive is taking me time but getting there.

Otherwise it really is a great driving machine

Space Grey 3.0d
Black interior
Comfort acsess
Adaptive drive
19" 211 wheels
Running boards
Adaptive lights
Panoramic Sunroof