Just some pondering and thoughts.
I'll probably be keeping the X for another 2 ---maybe 3 years.
Got my cashflow focused on some other bigger and better things.
Will probably add a *bmw diesel* to the collection in '08 if anything is enticing.

In the market on buying 20" wheel - winter setup. Only used probably 2.5-3 months out of the year.

Wheels cost for comparison #'s.
OEM- around $2400 average
Replica - same size & style - $700 shipped to my door
The replicas is only 30% the cost of a OEM wheel in same size/style.

Replica, probably slightly heavier and finish is not as nice paintwise.

Don't mind buying OEM and when it's time to sell, there is a *market* for people who really do care about OEM wheels and don't WANT REPLICAS at all.

Replicas serve a market from a function & cost standpoint, and OEM's serve another as well....

So let's say in 2009 or 2010, I decided to flip the OEM rims....Will there actually be a *Market* for someone to pay a fair price for a OEM wheel on a E53 platform.

I think I just answered my own question after typing this whole spiel out.......