I just went from shopper to (almost) owner, so I thought I should register and become part of this great board.

I was hoping that the turbo engines would be available in the X5 for 2009, but it now appears that they are coming in MY2010. Since we needed a new car this fall, I got more serious with the local dealers looking for an 08 deal.

I got a pretty loaded 2008 v8 for just over $67000 -- this was about $1k under invoice, but the premium promotion still puts just under $1k in the dealer's pocket. Full list on the car was over $73k.

The car is in transit, and should be delivered within a few days.

Anyone in the PNW selling 18" take-off wheels so I can mount some snow tires?