[Ibiza]

Originally Posted by Ilyam5

I want you to talk me out of upgrading. I'm thinking of X5M and would love the better engine - but do not want to loose the comfort and utility of trailer hitch and higher profile tires. Plus I love the 50 M sport - it has been a year of smiles every time i drive it.

Funny thing - we (enthusiasts with track experience) should be the target market for the x5M SUvs. But M50 (or 50 M sport) is so good that here we are - trying to talk ourselves out of buying an M SUV.

Just do it! I went from a F15 50i M Sport to a F85 and can never go back to a non full on M. The perceived 'harsh ride' of the X5M is nonsense, as it depends where you live and the road conditions. Actually, the X5M has a higher level of luxury due to the full merino leather option (F85) and the G85 competition comes standard with the full leather. A BMW NA marketing manager told me that the former F85/F86 were the most comfortable seats that BMW made 3 years ago— looking forward to the G85/G86 seats. However, a trailer hitch on a X5M/X6M would be a eye sore, but what towing power.

I have inquired with the Germany BMW Driving Experience that the upcoming G85/G86 should be offered as a vehicle for the track training programs.