when comparing a e70 base to a e53 4.8is i do theink the e53 looks better. But that is not a fair comparison. You should compare the E70 to the E53 3.0 for it to be apples to apples. Then i say the E70 looks much better. I think we have to wait to see what the 4.8 e53 replacement looks like and then compare the old 4.8 to the new version. At that point i think the E70 will be on top.

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Dinan M3

2006 X5 4.4i Sport Current Vehicle
2006 CLS 55 AMG Current Vehicle
2010 FORD F-450 King Ranch Current Vehicle
2012 GL 550 Current Vehicle

1999 M3 Dinan S3 SOLD
2001 M3 Dinan S2 SOLD
2002 M5 SOLD
2004 X5 4.4i sport SOLD
2007 335 XI Lease ended
2009 E92 M3 SOLD