I would have to agree on the Ride and diesel noise. I found the Sport Seats to be much less comfortable then my previous X5's but the Comfort Seats are exceptional. I'm glad they upgraded the transmission because the one in my 4.8i has the WORST shifting pattern. BMW's aren't for everyone but I love nearly everything about mine

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The Present:
2014 Audi Q5 TDI Prestige
The Past:
2013 Lexus GS350
2013 VW Golf TDI
2007 BMW X5 4.8i LOADED & Loved
2009 VW Jetta
2008 VW Touareg VR6
2005 BMW X5 3.0i
2005 BMW Z4 3.0i
2004 BMW X5 3.0i
2003 BMW 325i
2000 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer 4x4