Hi Everyone,

My first post here. I just placed an order for a 2008 X5 3.0. It will have the following:

Monaco Blue/Sand Beige Nevada Leather/Dark Burl Walnut Trim
Premium Package
Technology Package
Cold Weather Package
Rear Climate Package
Rear Seat Entertainment (this item made it a custom order)
3rd Row Seat
Automatic Tailgate
Comfort Access
Running Boards
iPod and USB Adapter


The vehicle really is for my wife (and 5 year-old and large dog etc). She drives like a grandma so no need for the larger engine or Sport Package, but she was very impressed with the sedan-like ride/handling/braking of the X5. We hope to receive the vehicle in 4-6 weeks time.

The X5 replaces a 2006 Lexus GX470 with every option (including the rare Sport Package with Kinetic Dynamic Suspension System that vastly improves onroad and offroad behavior). We loved that vehicle and were 90% ready to order a 2009 version of exactly the same thing, but the dealership did something dumb and made us consider other brands a few days ago, so here we are and very much looking forward to the experience.

If anybody wants a comparison of the GX470 vs the X5 I would be happy to provide that - we also used to have an Acura MDX and a Lexus RX300. Other current vehicles include a 2007 Lexus IS350 and an old Mazda Miata for fun.