Well...Today I've become the proud owner of a 2001 X5 4.4i

[Z3inSC]

I've been doing some research before I took the plunge and this forum has been one of the most informative that I have come across. Ya'lls tips and X5 'challenges' aided me with picking with what I feel was the right truck for my needs (and wants).

Today I committed to and bought an 01 X5 4.4i...It has all its records since day one and is in great shape. The packages on it are the sport, premium and climate. (Not that I need the climate here in SC). The only thing I wish was that the previous owner did not change the original 19" Style 63 rims out, but the ones on it now (17") have new tires so I can wait. I'll be driving it mostly for work and it is replacing my 04 Land Rover Discovery. I will miss the Discovery, but not the fuel mileage and parts expense.

I look forward to the ownership experience, researching and posting some here on the board. If this truck is even half as good as what my 2000 Z3 has been, I know I'm going to be pleased.

Here is a picture snapped a few days ago when I test drove it...