Hi Armand,

Yeah, you'd think that we'd be in the epicenter of BMW supply, considering the demand. Driving over the Bay Bridge or the Golden Gate, it's ridiculous taking count the BMWs. They're seemingly everywhere. With that said, the dealers here have been less than "great" at putting in any effort to locate a vehicle. I searched every dealer from Sacramento to San Diego. There's little left.

I've decided to go with the DEMO. The $4,500 BMW eco-credit applies, as the car was never registered. It's still brand-new.

I'll inspect it with a fine tooth comb, though, before taking delivery and maybe the 200 miles (I'm assuming it will be in that range by next week), might give me some more negotiation room.

In any event, the Diesel handled as well as the X5 Sport M that I drove, which also had adaptive suspension. It was pretty incredible. It's no M3, but for an SUV it's stunning.

Not sure how it could reduce agility? I'd love to proclaim that I'll be taking this off road, but the most extensive off-roading this truck will ever see will be moderate fire roads.

I've had a few jeep wranglers over the years, when the off road bug bites me. $7,500 for a 2000 or 2001 Jeep, is about the cost of a new body panel on the X5, I'm sure :-).

Thanks all! Very excited. I'll report back with photos, etc. when I take delivery.