thank you all very much for the input!

few points, my wife had the 335 vert and decided it wasnt for her, she drove the 120 vert series and likes that much better, performance wise she would not care for the difference between the 3d and the 3.5d, as for me although i might drive it occasionally i look at it as fit for purpose, and dont expect it to provide me with a exhilarating experience.

So on the 3d v 3.5d i'm pretty much decided to go with the 3d, and put the funds to better use.

Now, the sports pack, personally i like it, i would not get one without the sport seats, and well the wheels look nice. The 335 has the 19" RFT, with a 30 profile, i doubt it can get much worse than that on the x5 ride wise. Xenons also are a must. so that is included in the Innovation pckg, sunroof will come in handy, everything else is not a necessity, but will consider it. Have heard much praise for the comfort seats, any real world feedback as to how they are better than the standard sport seats?

Finally, price issue.
assuming that I go with the 3d, black on black, Innovation, sport pack, roof. what should be my aim price wise? I am also registered for the BMW corp program.

Once again thank you for your input!

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2010 e70 X5d |Black Sapphire|Innovation|Sport|214 20"|Panoramic Roof|Running Boards|
2009 e93 335i|Individual|Black Ruby|Merino Platinum & Saddle Stitch|Piano Black|230's|all options|
2009 e88 120i|Black Sapphire|M Sport Pack|261's |Nav|all options|