z2g, I ordered my car almost 3 mos before my lease was up. I figured that was plenty of time. Its a fine line when it comes to that. If the BMW would have come in in 5 weeks, then I would have an overlap of 6 weeks and had both car payments, in addition to my other 2 cars. Like I said, we could not locate one with the 3rd row seat, so that was out. And I have borrowed my father in laws car in the meantime. Very nice of him. As far as renting, the best price I got was 800.00 per month for a toyota corolla. No thanks. And, I am sorry, I would not be caught not breathing in a minivan! As far as affording things, my X5 MSRP is 72K not 60K. But affordability is not issue. Maybe you are right, I am crying too much about this. Just need/want the damn car that is all. Take it easy.