Hi Everybody!

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Hi All, I'm new to the Outpost and wanted to introduce myself. As I type this, I am anxiously awaiting delivery of my "new" X5. It's scheduled to ship today or tomorrow from New York state to New Mexico. So, here's the vehicle: 2006 X5, 3.0 (the only way to get a manual), Sterling Gray, black leather, 15,000 miles, CPO, manual transmission(!), sport package, premium, nav, premium hi-fi, 6-CD changer, cold package, rear climate package, xenons and multi-contour (comfort?) seats.

It'll come just in time for snow in the Rockies. For months, I had been racking my brain trying to come up with a great highway cruiser with AWD, a manual, nav, bluetooth and rewarding to drive. I considered a 2006 Audi S4 but wanted more space, ground clearence and utility. I also considered the new Subaru Outback (probably not too rewarding to drive) but when I realized I could possibly find an X5 with a manual, I got jazzed. Did a search on BMW's CPO site and found the vehicle.

This will replace our fantastic but aging 2002 530i. And, with a newer vehicle based on the same platform, we shouldn't miss the sedan 'that much'.