joeshaffer 
2004 BMW X5 SUV 4.8is AWD 4dr SUV (4.8L 8cyl 6A)
conflicted feelings abound
 I was more excited to receive this vehicle than any 
other.  Now it is here I have very mixed feelings. 
First off: Imola Red/Nav/Floor/Sirius/comfort 
seats/Metal running +pedals/set of snow 
tires (minnesota). Comfort seats are really great, 
engine noise great, acceleration great. Navigation 
hopeless; most user unfriendly system in existence. 
You can NOT I-pod or bluetooth phone the 4.8is. 
This 'truck' is great if you do not have a family or a 
dog (but I do), two front passengers will be very 
happy. Soon as you try to load anything of 
substance you start to wonder why you spend 85K 
(taxes inclded) on it. It is a completely impractical 
SUV; REALLY think why you want this X5.