Nothing wrong with the base model, there is less to break, and it is a good price. You can remind the naysayers that without all the extra weight, yours will be the fastest and best handling 35i. The only things I would miss would be the rear privacy glass, and the heated seats (but you likely don't need heated seats in your part of the world). I would absolutely pass on the navigation, you can do a lot better with a portable Garmin if you need it.

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2007 X3 3.0si, 6 MT, Premium, White

Retired:
2008 535i, 6 MT, M Sport, Premium, Space Grey
2003 X5 3.0 Steptronic, Premium, Titanium Silver
2002 325xi 5 MT, Steel Grey
2004 Z4 3.0 Premium, Sport, SMG, Maldives Blue