Bye bye to the X

[edogg]

I said goodbye to the X5 today. The warranty was getting close to the end and we have another kid on the way. With those expenses in mind and the somewhat small interior, it was time to move on to a more economical choice.

So my 2006 X5 4.4i has been replaced by a 2016 Accord EX. I'll miss driving the BMW, especially with the V8 power and rumble. The new Accord will give me better economy, less time spent at the shop, and, surprisingly, more room inside.

I'll stick around here periodically. It's fun to read the posts and there are some cool people. But I won't be a BMW owner anymore...for now.

As a side note, I discovered the joy of using an auto broker to make the purchase. She made it ridiculously easy and got me a great price on both the new car and trade in value of the X5. If anyone lives in the Seattle area and is interested, PM me and I'll share her contact information with you.