MD, I am impressed with the quiet ride. You need the bigger engine
only if you plan to drive fairly aggressively. Personally, I think you could do a scale back equipment list and get what you want. fwiw.

Thx M.

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Mike F
Current: 2017 Grand Cherokee HEMI
2017 Kawasaki ZX-14r
2017 Harley RG Ultra
2017 Harley Fatboy S

MD......surely you mean the 550i, not the 540i right? Those really are quite expensive. Wait for the 535i since it's getting a facelift for 2008. V8 power with I-6 pricing.

Or if you're like me, get a "good ol' days" BMW and a 2001-2003 540i. And the plus side is you'll never need to relearn anything because the interior would be the same as your X5!

Matt, you maybe correct...I get confused on the 5 series model
nomenclature. Just sort of kicking it around; hellsbells, my '01
X is still doing fine with another year left of WD warranty.

TheCEO is really more in line for a replacement for her CrappyRittle
Vehicle, CR-V. We've looked at that stuff and kind, and they all
suck, lol! Hard to dodge the V6/AWD that all those clones offer.
Neither or which we need for her daily grocery getter and UHaul
crap wagon.

I just like the 5 Series a lot. New 3 is fine, too, but the "trunk" is
for bikinis and a toothbrush.

If the Mkt gets gassed, it's all academic for me, being on fixed/careful
"income".
BR,mD

That's a pretty sweet loaner for sure