Hi all,

Not a stranger to BMW forums here. I'm currently driving a 1999 540iA, and I know how tempermental our Bavarian machines can be. I'm Looking to get into an X5 3.0 early next year, so I've got plenty of time to find an X with the options I'd like. Most important to me are the heated seats and steering wheel, and less so, the Navi system. What are the pros and cons of facelift models vs. prefacelift, and what should I look out for checking out potential cars?

Thanks in advance,
Al.

oh, what is the gas mileage on the 3.0i? Most of my driving is rural and suburban.