 G-friend turned me on to bmw!  I wanted the utility space, high sitting position and a sport like performance.  This car, like the write ups states, is the car to get!  Only draw backs: the arm rests - slightly slanted downward my arm never finds comfort.  The leg room seems a bit confining - however with all the adjustments it all works out!  Gas fuel economy is not too bad if you are patient at 55 mph.  I have clocked 29 mpg on the h-way!  Usual combined city/ hway: 21 - 24  in a 3L engine with 224 hp - that rocks!