I didn't think I would be able to get a gator with power steering, until today. After trading my 2012 825i for a 2013 rsx 850i and not being that happy with it for the past year and a half I traded for a 2014 825i power steering. And boy am I happy. It's nice to be back in this machine.
Ive read where some have complained about the 825i being loud but after having the 850i the 825i seems to be as quiet as a mouse.
I know that the soft top doesn't give you as much protection but I just don't like how the poly roofs look. I think I will be happy with the soft top.