I think $1000 over invoice is a fairly decent deal. There's no unusual demand for the X3s at this moment.

The Panaromic moonroof has been standard on all US X3s since 2006. The Sports Activity Package basically includes tint, running boards (more for show), Shadowline trim, and the 18" all-season style 205 wheels (which look good).

About the transmission, check the build date of the vehicle. The latest software fix was incorporated in the 11/07 build vehicles (fix released in mid Oct). I had a brand new 11/07 build 2008 X3 that drove just fine (and indeed, it was very exciting and fast). Note that not all X3s exhibit this problem either; my guess its perhaps 20-30% tops. Do a test drive though, if it is on the dealer lot. If you are ordering, this is a non-issue.

Some of the folks on Bimmerfest whine very loudly about this issue.

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