Undeniable the E70 3rd row is only for short distances. My dad's MPV minivan obviously has 3rd row and it was so much more comfortable compared to when I sat in an E70 3rd row. There's just no comparison. But in either case, those seats are right up against the rear window... you can't help but think in case of any rear-ender, your head is going to hit the glass. I wonder what the numbers are from the IIHS...

And I've been told I used to sit up in the front middle of my dad's Firebird. ... and to think they gave Britney Spears a hard time...

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'08 X5 3.0si - Alpine White / Saddle Brown interior
Specs: Sport Pkg, Premium Pkg, Tech Pkg, Comfort Access, Aero Kit, Style 433 staggered 20s on Conti DWS
Mods: Carbon 35 tint, LED angel eyes, GP Thunder 7500k fogs, H&R 20mm/25mm spacers, clear reflectors, gunsmoke-tinted taillights
Coded: Digital speedo, windows/sunroof/tailgate close via keyfob

X5 pics at Flickr