Newbie questions

[BadaBinq]

Hey gang, this is really a great forum. Good job.

Sorry for the avatar in advance

Just a quick few questions.

- thinking of installing the brushed aluminum running boards on a 2005 4.4i SP. Dealer has quoted me $1,000 with install. Can anyone recommend a better deal in nyc area.

- thinking of replacing the titanium-color front bumper grill insert that comes with SP, it is pretty cheap, dull, and plastic looking IMO. That would not be the same as the "titanium grille" that is offered in the accessories catalog, would it?

BTW, I am too experiencing similar problems with the x5 that you guys have mentioned earlier (i.e rough idling, trans. lurching). I am kinda hesitant to take it to my current dealer for many diff reasons. Does anyone have positive feedbacks from the dealers in nyc, li areas?

thanks for the info, greatly appreciated

...John