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Originally Posted by bgsquad
Stick to the E53... I did the move, and I'm not so impressed to say the least.
The E70 definitely looks better especially from the inside with all the tech that is needed today, but as a car, the E53 drives better, handles better, better gear ratios, more responsive, hides its weight better, etc... it's much much more fun to drive. besides, some little things we got used to in the E53 are missing in the E70, like the extra power socket in the passenger foot well, the adjustable rear wiper, the sun glasses compartment, the double layer middle compartment, etc...
I paid 21000USD to do the shift, and deep down inside me, i feel kinda silly for doing so (my consolation is that the E53 developed a transmission issue after coolant leak inside the trans)
The E53 is this kind of cars that goes from Hot to Classic without ever going through the "dull" phase... just like the Mercedes SL of the 90s for example... try to keep it a few years and go for F15...
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I agree, but my experience is with E53 4.8is (2005) and e70 5.0i (2013) and e70 4.8i Sport (2008). In other words, well equipped V8s. The e53 is a bit more raw and a lot more fun! The e70s are kind of lame by comparison, but if not for the e53 they would seem pretty outstanding. It is just getting harder to find a good, low mileage e53, especially the 4.8is. Now I haven't tried the X5M yet...that might change my opinion of the e70!
In fairness, the e70 is quieter and smoother, so more comfortable for longer drives. It is a bit more fuel efficient (just a bit), and seems to be more reliable but that may just be lack of age/miles on mine. Actually all of mine have been very reliable, but I maintain them well and fix issues immediately.