OK, So i hadn't checked this for a few days... let see, where to begin?

If I can disable/enable the coronas, then great. Afterall that is what I am after. I haven't picked it up yet, so nothing is set in stone.

I didn't order the spare; I intend to pick one up later on in the vehicle's life once the OEM tires wear out. No sense in getting it now.

I was on the fence about the Oyster vs the Tobacco leather. I decided on the Oyster after considering the heat right now. I have charcoal leather in my B5.5 and my truck and it gets extremely hot. Since I opted to not get the perforated leather cooled seats, I decided on the Oyster. I keep my vehicles extremely clean and have very little concern about the ability to keep the Oyster clean.

I'm sure I will enjoy the OEM functionality that the technology package offers. Previously I buy cars lacking the functionality that I want, then I replace with aftermarket solutions. This time, I am purchasing a vehicle with what I want, and how i like it. I do miss my M, but I'm very excited for my X!

I ordered mine on 8/1 and my rep didn't say anything about having to get a 2012. I still haven't gotten my VIN yet, so maybe I will get a 12. If i get a 12 for the price of an 11, then even better :-D

I also put in my application to do the performance driving center delivery down in SC. I pay air fare, they put me and a guest up in a hotel and feed all meals. The next day there is classroom instruction on the specific vehicle, then the road course. Since it is an X series, there is also an off-road course that I get to do. After that, I tour the plant, then tour the museum. Once that is done, they give me my new X5 and I start my journey back home. Sounds like a blast!