Thanks for the feed back.

I assumed that the link to the memory topic was for all models 1999 and up. It makes more sense if our model can not be de-activated (although the BMW Service Center should have known this but still took our $127 for the hour of shop labor!).

The wife and I can't agree on temp settings (whether in the house or the car); I like it warm, she likes it cold so the best thing for us is to have it off and set it after we take off. We also live up in the Great White North so the weather tends to be all messed up (hot/cold/hot/cold). Another thing is that there isn't an HVAC "OFF" button so it always starts up with 3/4 full power...I know I'm lazy and it's not a problem to hit the decrease button.

I'd really appreciate it if anyone here who has a 2006 X5 (Executive Package Model) can physically confirm if their HVAC turns ON all of the time at ignition and/or have had a dealer de-activate the option.

This site is great for information...thanks a million!