Yeah, my E92 335i is in for the service bulletin for the turbo wastegate actuator replacement, and they gave me an '08 X3 3.0si as a loaner (either that or a 328i, so I opted for the X3 to see what a BMW SAV is like). Man, this thing handles and grips VERY well for a small SUV! More power than I expected too, I'm really liking this thing so far. If I ever decided I absolutely had to have an SUV, I would really consider one of these with a 6MT if it was like $5-10k less, although honestly I'd probably go with an Acura RDX as I just think it's way more for the money. I miss my 335i!!!
I guess I just decided that I have fully converted to a sports car guy (used to have a '97 4Runner before the 335i), and I have to have a 6MT also, this Steptronic just isn't cutting it!!