Thanks for the info. Doing a quick build on bmwusa.com makes it look like the F15 will be around $2000 less than a comparably equipped E70, given that nav, apps, etc. are now standard, as they should be.

My only concern is how good/bad Servotronic will be in the F15. I like the feel in the E70, although some think it's a bit heavy at slow speeds. BMW's of late have been panned for their electrically assisted steering, but there are rumblings that this is being addressed on recent models. The Auto Start-Stop will also be interesting, as some people (including many magazine testers) seem to really dislike it.