Thanks P, was more just complimenting you for so many thoughtful and well researched forum contributions. You have a patient, helpful and contributory attitude and I found an opportunity to say so. I am not really worried about my battery. I really enjoy driving my X5 (so much more than the G, which was fun but horribly uncomfortable after more than 30 minutes). Finding an excuse to drive 20 or 30 miles every 2 weeks (as SA recommended) should be no problem even tho I have zero commute. And, I am about to order the ES5000 Booster Pack you recommended so I should be in good shape. Thanks again! BTW, you may recall, mine is leased so I am super hesitant to add anything electronic and risk dealer claiming "driver error". The sales experience was trying (to say the least) but I am hoping for a positive relationship with the service department (starting with following their recommendations - which, so far, has been easy).

As previously stated, I just continue to be surprised by the long (and growing) list of little issues that require extra attention {not to swing back off topic but I DID program Assist into my VZW CDMA phone )