This combox sounds great. Shame my dec 2009 x doesn't have it. When I looked into my options shortly after I got the car they were A) buy a cradle to put my iPhone in that will allow me to charge it and use the roof aerial OR B) but a cable to connect my iPhone via my additional USB and the aux port...

My offhand answer would be "not enough"!

I don't think tweaking options does any harm .... Dealer will tell you when they get the parts ready to build it and changing options at that stage will either not be possible or will cause delay, depending on what option. Delivery varies after build because yours might be last one on the boat, or f...

I give way to lots of people... as long as they don't inch out first :) Maybe its just my nature, but if they try to come out without sanction then i don't let them out... but if they wait patiently then I happily let them out. Also, whilst we're on a rant, why do people on motorways think that putt...

If I remember right, the Porsche had hands free with a handset for "privacy" when required.

It's a downside.... But it's one I can live with
Generally, I don't get annoyed by people's cars... I get annoyed by what they sometimes do with them.

Hey jeegnesh, love the fact that you went from a boxster to an x5! Mine, starting from oldest Vw polo Vw polo (both owned by mother)! Vauxhall astra Vauxhall astra Vauxhall astra Chevrolet lumina Vauxhall vectra gsi BMW 330 coupe msport Porsche boxster new one (these were all company cars) So, first...

Yep, looks lovely. If I was "downsizing" I'd definitely consider it

My wife told me we needed a new car - the 5 series wasn't big enough for 2 adults and 2 kids apparently!
I'm still waiting for the catch...

I can sympathise..... Took my shiny clean Monaco blue 35d msport to b and q the other day. Noticed as I got out that the car on passenger side was an old White-ish heap... Came back from shop 10 mins later ... White car gone, but nice long scrape on door has appeared!!!!!!! It's actually on that str...

E53 aka box on wheels........

Been there, got that t shirt. The presence of 2 kids and a wife makes the porsche slightly impractical... unless of course you meant the butt ugly cayenne!

ive got the 35d and i'd be interested in hearing what you think when you do try the twin turbo. My view is that its fast enough without "blowing your socks off". Comparable to a 3 litre 5 series i'd say... which is what i had before.

Another newbie who is really an oldie....

Wheels are a 59 plate x5 35D msport in monaco blue. Had it since new in December 09. Going great, no complaints, except it gets dirty.

Did post pics before but not entirely sure i can be bothered doing it AGAIN!