[Big Ed]

Steve,

I had an '05 with the 3.0. Hated it. Couldn't believe that I didn't figure this out before I bought it, but somehow I didn't. It was my first ever SUV or truck. It will likely be my last, as well (unless I get a beater pickup, those always come in handy -- but not for a daily driver). I'm just not a truck guy, and that X5 handled like a truck.

My wife has a 325xi on the other hand, and I love that car. A little underpowered for my tastes, but well balanced and smooth. And goes in the snow.

I don't know if they have changed any, but the "trunk" area of mine was pretty small, too, for such a big rig.