This might be a stupid post (as everyone else might already know this). I've only had my X5 a few days now. But, I noticed that there are actually 2 different USB ports. There is one in the glovebox that they tell you about during delivery. today I found a second one in the console. It is right next to the AUX in hole. You have to slide a little door/panel to reveal it. I was looking at the ports and saw the USB logo. Haven't seen this posted anywhere and dealer certainly did not tell me about it so I thought I'd throw it up here.

Haven't tested it yet, so I do not know if offers the same functionality as the one in the glove box. I cannot imagine why it would not.

One thing I wonder about: is there a chance the one in the glove box is standard on all X5s and the one in the console comes as part of the $400 iPod/USB option? If so, I'm pissed. Certainly I don't need two USB ports and I don't use ipods (but the console location is certainly a MUCGH better location for the USB - especially if you want to swap out sticks on the fly). I paid for the option for the USB as I am/was under the impression that if you don't order this feature, you don't get USB. Now, I am beginning to wonder... If this is the case, and they don't tell you...!!!!