First impressions of MT sport 03 x5

[squidzilla]

Well the truck rolled into the Sandy Utah Walmart at 9am this morning and within 30 minutes I drove away my 89k silver/black sport MT. Even has Sport seats.

The clutch reminds me of my 03 g35 coupe clutch. The engagement seems similar. I have not stalled it and do not think I will. The 1-2 shift reminds me of driving a small 4 cylinder car. Those things have no power and I have to do these quick shifts on those as well. 1-2 shift does not bother me at all.

I still have my auto x5 3.0 and will until the MT is perfect. So at least another year. I am shocked at how much the mT changes the perception of the driving experience. I am sold on keeping the MT forever, especially since BMW will likely never make another MT SUV given how poorly the MT E53 sold.

The dealer has some 'splainin to do since it was supposed to have changed the oil before shipping it. Umm the oil does not look new at all.

The 18's have to go and I am hoping I am get some OEM wheels with tires for a good deal. Or I can swap my 19's from my auto and give that one the 18's. 20's in style 87 or 4.6 or 4.8is wheels would be ideal.

Ebay wheels are about 900-1k shipped for 20's and the another 1200-1400 for tires and mount and balancing.

All black interior including the headliner makes the interior nicer to me. The auto is black with a greyish headliner.