The exhaust gets a slightly lower tone growl in the lower rev range after some while but the sound still sucks.   I usually enjoy my cars with the ears too, so the bad exhaust sound could be the reason that this is going to be my last X5 M or M SUV. 
Otherwise, I'm very happy  with my X5 M. I already have almost 8000 km on the truck, no issues whatsoever so far, nothing. Can't wait to see how this thing handles on snow, I ordered a special wheel set from BMW with "H" tires instead of the "V" tires they usually offer. Wasn't easy though since they offer a whole package at a reduced price.

I guess there is no need for winter tires at the Red Sea.  


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RC (Germany) - Rennteam Editor Porsche 997 Turbo, BMW X5 M, BMW M3 Cab DKG, Mini Cooper S JCW