have always prefered the look of tourings , it was the reason i specifically looked for a touring when i got my E39 Touring , and after a few months of ownership id find it hard to go back to a saloon , they are so unbelieveably handy to have around the boot is simply mahoosive in it and they just have a lovely airyness in the interior . the new F11 touring M-Sport is just sex on wheels aswell