I'm new here too. (kinda...been on e53 section for a while) I bought the black 2008 4.8 at BMW Cleveland last week. I love it. Dramatically different from my 2006 4.4. Can't imagine what the M is like.

I agree with the prior posts, don't fret over in dash dvd. I spent a lot of time working on this for wife's lexus gx470 and neither she nor kids watch it, they just watch ipads and itouches. Good luck with search, I drove mine as a loaner while my 4.4 was in for last cpo service....and then bought it. Not a lot of thought involved, just really liked the ride.

I will honk on my way to Ellicottville come December.

Joe 2008 4.8