Been lurking for months, thanks for all the great info. All your comments were really helpful in my decision making process.

I ordered a x5 3.0si on Friday in the SF Bay Area. Delivery will be end of Feb. or 1st week of March.

Monaco Blue, Tobacco Nappa leather, dark burl trim, premium package, premium sound, technology pack, comfort seats, hd radio, ipod adapter, HUD. Thought a long time about comfort access and auto tailgate but decided to pass.