I still like the 4.4i even though it comes with its fair share of concerns. I'm going to test drive the 3.0 this week so I can have some sort of comparison point. Although I feel my favor would still be towards the V8 due to having the e90 M3 as my weekend toy and the intoxicating sound that naturally aspirated motor makes. Driving the 4.4i with that big burly V8 Saturday, I felt right at home.

The e53 will primarily be for my wife, so I'm trying not to get caught up with my enthusiasm for cars with power(That V8 though).

Call me crazy, but I prefer the shape of e53 over the e70, there is just something about the e53, especially when equipped with sport package,very sexy.