Been reading on another forum and of course there is a heated debate of the 35i vs. the diesel and that the 8 speed tranny is actually a negative for the 35i...is this true? I have never owned a diesel, nobody in my family has ever owned a diesel, and the X5 will never be used to tow anything except having a bike rack attached to the back. Is the 35i a bad choice? I just saw driving today that diesel costs more per gallon than premium here in Houston.

I would think the 8 speed tranny would be great for a 300hp/300ft.lb torque vehicle of this size.

ps..seeing now that the Sport Activity trim has flared wheel flares where the Premium only has flat flares, I may have to deal with teh rougher ride of the 20's, but will make sure I don't get Bridgestone tires.