I pulled up to my gym today and there was a new '07 X5 4.8i in the parking lot. At first I didn't realize it was the new one (I just drove by it and didn't think to give it a second glance) but when I got out of my x5 I noticed it. I have to say I'm not very impressed with it. It looks massive and the rear-end has a funny look to it in person. Furthermore, the front lights don't seem to flow very nice when you are right next to it. I like the interior of it though because I'm all for integrating as many functions into one control device (probably one of the few people who love I-drive). All in all it looks like the new x5 is going to be a soccer-mom car, its not aggressive looking and it really doesn't stand out. It's definitely for a different kind of buyer than the e53.

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2006 BMW X5 4.8is Lemans Blue/Beige/Dark Maple
-Nav, Comfort Seats, Heated Steering Wheel,
Rear Airbags, AUX Input
2009 BMW M3 Space Grey/Black/Carbon
-all options