Do you really need the HP or it's just the itch to have an X5 ///M? You got a really nice 4.8 and for the money you'd be losing you can actually get a really nice E39 ///M5... or an '06/'07 E60 ///M5...

I think more than anything else, it's the itch to have the new ///M. It's not like I 'need' it. After driving it, I was sold on it! :D

I still have the E39 540i M Exec. which I passed on to my Dad. I had an E39 M5, which I got rid of due to problems with it. The new M5, I'm not really sold on...if anything I would go for the E63 AMG! I've seen them listed anywhere from 40K - 50K for an 07 with low clicks.

Keep in mind I'm in Canada and the pricing structure here is quite different from the US. It would be less expensive for you to find one locally. It will cost you about 1.25 times more in Canada.

I understand what you're saying regarding the difference between your situation and Trips.

The way to calm yourself down is to look at this in the same light as any other technology purchase. As SOON as you jump on something, there will be something a little faster, shinier, sleeker, and just plain BETTER a few weeks later.

It's basically a certifiable way to drive yourself NUTS. Whatever latest toy you acquire will only be state-of-the-art for a short time. So with that in mind, there is no way in hell I would take the hit you mentioned and dump a fully loaded, basically new 2008 4.8i.

I would enjoy it for all it's worth, as if it were still 2008 and the X5///M has not yet come out. And only when you get to 60,000 miles or so would I start seeing what is state-of-the-art at that particular time and planning my next move. But that's me...If you've got cash to burn, then go for it.

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2012 M5 will have more HP than these X///M.
Porsche is also working hard to get a faster Cayenne out.

send all the money to me and take the train.