I am thinking about a 2nd E70. If I do it, I am leaning towards a 35I over a 35D, mainly because of the 8 speed transmission. My gut feel is I would be disappointed in the 6 speed now that I have experienced the (wonderful) 8 speed (in our 50I).

Thx!

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2011 X5 Xdrive50i Sport Package AD
2013 Touareg TDI
2012 Ford F250 Super Duty Powerstroke
1997 BMW M3 Sedan
1995 BMW 540i 6 Speed

Retired:
2008 Acura MDX (good car - yawn)
2002 M5 (I will miss this car forever)
1999 M3 (fun car X2)
1992 325IS DINAN (fun car)
1987 325IS (fun car)
1986 325IS (fun car)