I can't give up my M3 but wanted the X5. So I just sold my wife's car and bought her the X5. Now I have the best of both worlds.

I think the X5 is fantastic but comparing it with M3s and M5s is apples and oranges. These vehicles are in completely different categories.

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2008 X5 4.8i BSM/Blk - premium, sports with 20" 214s, navigation, rear climate, adaptive ride, dark bamboo, running boards, 3rd row seats, USB audio, high speed maximum, etc etc

Mods: Smoked reflectors | Hoen xenon match fogs and angel eyes | LED plate bulbs | 18" winter wheels

Other vehicles: 2002 M3 Vert TiAG/Blk - with every option and many mods | 2009 Chevy Silverado LTZ - fully loaded