Thanks for all the responses. A week into owning the thing I am loving it, just like I knew I would.

The only issue is that there is a mystery burning oil smell that happens now and again, but I haven't gotten a chance to check it out yet. Now that I'm thinking about it I may as well go out and check it now. Hopefully it's not the CV boots that I keep reading about flipping grease all over the exhaust manifolds. I guess it could be worse.

I did buy the 3 year extended warranty, so if its a big problem, it will be a $100 deductible and nothing more.

It's been cold and snowy here in STL and the X has been doing very well. In my experience with cars, screwing around in the snow is about the worst thing you can do for wear and tear, so I've been taking it slow.

Iceburn, I wish I'd have checked this post before ordering a single-din h/u last night. I do like using the volume controls, but whatever, if I miss them that much I will get something compatible.

I went ahead and ordered everything I'll need to get for the X5's stereo. Should have some serious sound come Jan 1. I'll keep you guys posted.

Anyway, this board looks like one of the ones where people are more than decent and kind to each other, so I think I'm here to stay.