I was going to get a 335 coupe, but instead decided on the 535, with the M-Sport package. I traded the X5. I am enjoying it, I find it much more engaging to drive compared to the X5.

As SAN says, they are different vehicles for different purposes. I needed a car to commute to work in, and the X5 served a secondary purpose as a useful vehicle to carry stuff. We solved that problem by selling the 325xi and buying my wife an X3 3.0si, all essentially bought and sold at the same time.

Haven't put a piggyback or a chip in it yet (only just 2000 km today), but I was thinking about the Procede. Don't really need it, but if I do go ahead it may be with the Dinan ECU flash; something like 380 hp and a Dinan warranty for consequential damage, all from my local dealer. It just seems easier.

I have a thread on here with driving impressions and photos that you can check out if you like.

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2007 X3 3.0si, 6 MT, Premium, White

Retired:
2008 535i, 6 MT, M Sport, Premium, Space Grey
2003 X5 3.0 Steptronic, Premium, Titanium Silver
2002 325xi 5 MT, Steel Grey
2004 Z4 3.0 Premium, Sport, SMG, Maldives Blue