Dear Bruce, Your comments match the salesman's explanations. I understand the logic of BMW's decision to leave these items out. However, I feel strongly that the M5 should come as it would be delivered in Germany. Why? 1. The car costs 75 large 2. M5 owners are wealthy, intelligent FANATICS 3. other luxury brands (Lexus, MB) include them 4. "missing" items send the wrong message to the new owner.