Hey all...thanks for the advice from all the smart people on this board..I've checked in periodically over the years that I've owned my M. I currently have a 2007 M35 Base model and it's getting a bit up there in miles--and both exterior and interior have seen better days. The problem is I am
6'8" tall and it's one of the only cars PERIOD that I've found will fit me and my extra-long legs. That includes the M35 2008 and up refresh into the M37 model--the design changes unfortunately took the great legroom with it (appears to be more bolstering under the steering wheel that robs it as all i know is I have a ton more room under the 2007 wheel). That leaves only 2006 and 2007 as viable--and 2006 I heard gets lousy gas mileage. I actually am having a 2012 M35h being sent to my local Carmax but i don't think it's going to cut it legroom (I think it's same as M37)...and even the new Q70L is not roomy enough.
A couple questions--as I may be resigned to ordering another M from afar & sight unseen at this point:
1) I don't think the "S" sport models fit the same due to pedal and seat differences--but
is there ANY interior differences at all between the 2007 M35 and M35x model. Is it strictly mechanical AWD added with no interior mods at all to accommodate the system?
2) Just how is good *is* that Bose surround system compared to the upgraded CD changer version? Yes, I know what DVD-Audio is and actually have all the good ones released. But Is it worth the expense (and the search!!) in a replacement?
May be looking for probably the rarest of the breed--a 2007 M35 base (or X depending on above answer) with Bourbon Leather interior and Bose Studio Surround. Finding those these days (especially with low miles--under 80k) is becoming like a needle in a haystack...
Any help would be much appreciated