New X5 Purchase Questions

[nicke]

Hi,

1. I'm about to order an X5 SD M sport (UK). I'm number 10 on the waiting list at my local dealer so I'm looking at a Mar-08 delivery. This issue I have is that I really need a car for December (ski trip, etc.). Has anyone had any success in being supported by BMW? e.g. will sales subsidise a X5 rental? (my local dealer has a rental unit but it's a separate legal entity). Are Bmw likely to offer me a guaranteed buy back price if I purchase a used vehicle from their forecourt? any other suggestions?

2. Anyone have any details yet on the options/packages for the UK 08? The Bmw website does not even include the SD yet. I really want to start trawling through the options and pricing things up.

3. Any news on Night Vision

4. Can anyone offer any advice with how to negotiate with the dealer? I've been told that pretty much they won't offer any discounts because the car will sell itself - but what about other concessions? e.g. discounted service packages or reduction of the labour charge, etc. etc. Any empircal advice here would be appreciated so I'm best equipped when I place the order!!!

Many thanks
Nick