I'm thinking of ordering an E70 X5, now I'm torn between the 3.0 d and the Sd , not sure if the price difference is worth the additional cost.

I guess the Sd will give more performance, set off against worse fuel consumption. The 0-60 figures some have said don't tell all the differnce, and I know noone has actually diven an Sd yet, so its hard to say conclusively. This is one I'll have to scratch my head about.

I'm also wondering about colour combinations - I was thinking of Space Grey with Black leather - however, just today , having seen the camel leather on here, with the dark carpets, I was thinking of combining that with Monaco Blue? Any thoughts on how that might look? I really would prefer dark carpets for wet Irish winters on building sites as I'm in the construction business.

Also thinking of comfort seats - I have sports seats, with lumbar and adjustable wings and thigh supports in my current E90 325 M Sport, and I find they aren't that comfortable over a long journey actually. Ventilated seats appeal too, but I wonder about getting use out of them after the Summer we just had - would be of more benefit to you US guys?

I'm also debating the M Sport Pack - I'm not actually sure that it improves the look of the car, and I've always had them on my BMW saloons and Coupes to date, but does anyone else think that it makes the X look a bit odd??

Spec would be as follows:

3.0 Sd SE Style 214
Monaco Blue
Camel Leather
Dynamic Pack
20" Wheels
Media Pack
Comfort Seats
Xenons with High Beam Assist
Hi Fi Loudspeaker Package
Bamboo Trim
Running Boards
USB Interface
Front Seat Heating

I'm also debating about the sunroof, but at € 2500 , and I usually never open it, Im thinking it might be a waste, as airy as it makes the car look?

All thoughts and comments appreciated