I like everything about the current X5. DHP is nice. She's ripping fast. Brakes take a bit getting used to but on the E53, I'm coming from a 8 pot brake. The seats are not as comfy, but I kinda attribute it to the ventilated seats (less foam as the ducting for the air has to take its place I suppose). Never a fan of heated seats, but I gotta say, heated seats/steering/center console and armrest is kinda -nice- when you head out at 5AM....

However, with all the said, I do enjoy the Hydraulic Steering and drive of the E53 any given day.