Just traded in my 2006 3.0i e53 (with 141000 miles) For a 2012 e70 3.5i (38000 miles). I will miss the e53, but it was time to trade. The e70 is much quicker and you can feel the extra weight, but is not as harsh a ride as the e53. I will miss the e53 though

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Bob Voskian

2012 BMW X5 3.5i
2014 BMW 535i xDrive (wife's)
1991 Porsche 928 GT 5 speed (44K miles)
2003 MB SL 500 (wife's summer car)
2004 Audi TT 3.2 quattro with DSG