Today I traded the Audi Q5 for a BMW X3 … similar but different, and now there’s two BMWs on the driveway:

X3 delivery!
I ordered my new BMW X3 the evening of May 2nd, so the computer entry did not occur till the May 3rd – and now, less than 19 days later, the car is mine!
A nice interior, with loads of gadgetry to learn, just how I wanted it, and a nice change from the all black Q5:
Many thanks to BMW of Peabody for getting the car delivered today, even with excessive delays from Geico! Special thanks to Bill Cotton …
X3 / Q5 comparison
I got my first chance to see my new X3 this morning – it arrived at the dealership last night (less than 16 days since I placed the order!)
Even filthy dirty as she is (apparently transported uncovered and in reverse from Spartanburg!), it’s clear there’s more styling to the X3 than the Q5 – compare the hoods:
It’ll be at least Monday before I get to drive her and learn all the other differences …