New to forum. Acquired '08 4.8

[Davidf]

Just wanted to "introduce" myself and "new" X5 to the forum. I am new to the X5, but not new to BMW's I have owned one or more BMW's for the past 25+ years. Furthermore, I consider myself an advance BMW DIY'er. So, I hope I can contribute beneficially to the forum. My current BMW's are: '80 633CSi (E24) , '00 323i (E46), '98 740iL (E38), '04 545i (E60), and '08 X5 4.8i (E70).

I recently acquired the X5 via a straight-up trade for my '06 760Li (E66) with the local BMW dealer. The specs of the X5 are:

65k miles, 4.8i, white on tan (tired of dark cars in Texas heat), premium package, technology package, comfort access, rear DVD entertainment, Satellite, Navigation, Sport, rear HVAC, winter package, ventilated/massaging comfort seats, 3rd row seating. I might have left something out, but you get the idea, well appointed.

I also plan to sell my current tow vehicle ('02 Suburban) and thus will be using the X5 to tow my boat after I install the OE hitch.