I got a '11 328xi loaner this time around, for 5 days and drove it 150mi. I still don't know how people are willing to spend so much on it. The interior is lacking for a 40k car competitor and the drive is just ok. It's pretty cramped too but of course we're used to our X5s. Such a difference. If you can swing the X5, I would not hesitate.

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'08 X5 3.0si - Alpine White / Saddle Brown interior
Specs: Sport Pkg, Premium Pkg, Tech Pkg, Comfort Access, Aero Kit, Style 433 staggered 20s on Conti DWS
Mods: Carbon 35 tint, LED angel eyes, GP Thunder 7500k fogs, H&R 20mm/25mm spacers, clear reflectors, gunsmoke-tinted taillights
Coded: Digital speedo, windows/sunroof/tailgate close via keyfob

X5 pics at Flickr