Nostalgia is kicking in!

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Wow, haven't posted in this forum in 7 or 8 years.
Wonder if any of the old gang is still here?

So lately, I've been thinking about my favorite BMW. It was my E53 4.8is. For reasons hard to articulate, I liked it even better than the 2007 X5M.

In the back of my head I wondered, would I be happy if I went out and found one to purchase? Have they faired well in their older age? Has service been a nightmare?

It seems to me the X5 4.8is had all the modern day stuff. Bluetooth for phone calls, satellite radio, etc. I don't remember their being an accessory input or the ability to stream music from our phones but other than that, I seem to recall it being modern. Fine, no laser guided cruise control (who cares?!?) or Lane change alerts, etc.

But is my memory of the sophistication of that model clouded? I remember it being FUN to drive. Powerful. Comfortable. And it's still my favorite design.

Chime in... Am I crazy? Or should I start hunting?