BMW Lover 
2008 BMW X5 SUV 3.0si 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl 6A)
BMW X5 - 3.0i
 Recently purchased a new BMW X5 after test driving Lexus GX, Toyota Highlander and other.   BMW by far was the best to drive.  The handling is smoothest of any car I have driven and really gives you confidence.   The front interior cabin was the largest of all I test drove.  The iDrive takes some getting used to but now I love it.  I got the 3rd row seat as that is the only model they had thinking it was not a big deal as it would be folded down most of the time, but it also means you have no spare tire and have run-flats.  I would suggest negotiating the extended tire warranty in the deal with a third row seat.  Gas mileage is ok.