X5 or Allroad?

[dragoncoach]

I've been tossing this question around for about a month now. The allroad was very smooth and impressive as was the X5. In the end, I think we will begin our search for an '04 X5 4.4. The X is more roomy width wise and shorter than the allroad by about 5 inches yet provides the carrying capacity we need. Length is an issue as well as my wife will be driving it and we live in SF which is known for its lack of parking spaces. We plan to use it for occasional trips to San Diego, drives up to our cabin in the mountians which sometimes gets snow and frost, and a rare tow of our jet ski. The allroad can do most of these except tow which is a reason for choosing the X with the 4.4. We also own an M5 and 325 so we are very familiar with BMW's and what can go wrong as well as the great driving experience they provide. I appeciate all the information this forum has as it has aided greatly in our decision to purchase an X5. You should check out the Audi forum, some information but ask a question and you will wait days for any response! Thanks