After a positive 3 year lease with a 2000 model Range that would not crack under abuse... I bought the long awaited BMW versionin 8/02. Ihave to say for a first year model it has responded well to the first year qwirk treatments.Over all it was worth every penny. After seven years I plan on keeping the 03 mainlly due to the fact I'm surrounded by both L/R and BMW diehard enthusiasts every day... I also get to work on every type of european auto since I own a shop that gears to high end vehicles.I look forward to learn more about this unique SUV since it may be mylastL/R....?... I hope current members see my presence on this forum as an expert in the auto trim field who islooking to network with otherautomotive experts inthier respected fields.