sorry guys--i just couldn't look at another ragged-out, used and abused, rode-hard-and-put-up-wet 3-year lease turn-in...looked at almost and dozen vehicles and they all sucked...wife wanted a wagon from the beginning and she ended up winning...while searching for a 7, we stumbled across a 2000 model 528it wagon with sport package, black/black leather, premium package, traction, heated seats, 17" cross spokes, 5-speed, 18k miles, still in warranty with full maintenance to 36k for $35k...after looking at 60-70k mile 3-4 year old 7's in the mid 30's price range, this was a deal i just couldn't pass up...thanks for your advice and direction for my short stay on the e38 board--guess i'm moving to the e39 board...