I was the first retail delivery of the 2004 X3 on 3/2/2004 in Munich (a US spec car which I still have). I am very much looking forward to a 3.5 2011 X3,as I also have a 335ix and the turbo charging is great- lots of performance and very good milaage. I have owned 3 X3's - '04,'06 and '08. and all have been enjoyable rides as we live in the frozen north some of the year.