finnster,
I'm not much help with the 5er, I have a TT at the time. I'm hoping to move up to a 5er in the next few years.
What I can help you with is a crew cab long bed. I've had mine for a little over 2 years with 68k+ miles and I love it. Sure, you have to think before you park, but I like to park away from cars anyway, so this causes me no ill effects.
I find the turning radius of this truck is excellant for a vehicle this size. I would be willing to bet this truck turns almost as sharp as my '86 single cab long bed!
The truck drives and rides like a dream (for a truck)! We use it a lot for family travel without any complaints from the CO! I do find the longer wheelbase provides a lot of stability when towing.
Good luck with your purchase!
MaxRock
\'02 2500HD, DMAX/ZF-6, LS, Onyx Black, CC/LB, 2WD, G80 Locker<br /><b>New Mods:</b><br />255x85-16 Dunlop Radial AT, Go Rhino WTW, Line-X Bedliner, factory bed Rail Caps, Bug Deflector II Hood protection<br /><b>Future Mods:</b><br />EGT/Boost gauges, exhaust