I see your point Juan, but I don't think I want the 1st year new X5, plus I like the size of the x5 now, not too small, not to big... And I realy need a bigger car. I think I am going to go the CPO way, I have found 2004's 4.4 fairly loaded (no Nav but with the pan.roof) for under 48k which after I trade in the Z4 will make it a similar payment as the lease one. I have the feeling that it might be the most flexible option. I am telling you this x5 bug is highly contagious.