New proud owner of an 08 X5 4.8i!!

[CarGuy89]

Hi all,
Just wanted to say a quick hello to everyone. I picked up a CPO 08 X5 4.8i with 45k mi, Space grey on black nappa leather, and warranty good for another yr. I would like to start off by thanking all those on this forum for helping us pre-owned buyers pick out the right car. I know that the X5 isn't the most reliable thing in the world, but I felt safe buying the car after reading up on the common issues and making sure mine didn't have any of them (the odd trans shifting, the slow idrive, suspension noises, electric gremlins etc). Also the service record looked good, mostly just recommended maintenance with a new water pump right before I bought it! Car hasn't had an oil change in for a while so I think it's overdue for one.

Onto the options list (here are just ones I can think of off the top of my head): Premium pkg, Sports pkg, Tech pkg, Rear climate pack, Cold weather pkg, USB/aux audio...maybe more. As far as I know it's only missing a power tailgate/smartkey (convenience pkg I think), as well as HUD (would've been cool, next time!), and rear TV.

I drove it from Chicago back home to MI and it drove like an absolute dream! It was so effortless and smooth, excellent wind/road noise isolation as well! Very impresseed, and of course I love the growl of that V8!!

Only 2 issues came to mind on the drive back:
1. The rear sunshades: Is there any way to put some kind of padding on the tab/door b/c that was the only thing in the car rattling over every bigger bump!
2. Can I disable the auto retract steering wheel or does it have to be the dealer? I'm a bigger guy (6 ft, 190 lbs) but it's not necessary and just something that will break. My lexus has this as well and plan on getting rid of it.

Thanks in advance for all your replies. I will post of pics of it at the dealership! More/better ones will follow.