I have both.
Pre and post plastic surgery.

Actually, I prefer my pre better. It steers much easier and has a better tried
and true engine.
I feel the pre cars look better also.
I also prefer the ride on the pre also.

I have found my dream X.
60K miles, Imola red, black interior 4.6 engine.

I hope to keep it long enough so I can use it for a casket.

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2003 4.6is X5
2003 525it
2003 E53 X5 Standard shift