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I drove the new X5 4.8 a few weeks ago at the SC Performance Center and I thought it was a huge improvement over my 02 4.4. I was able to take it on the track and it handled great around all the cones and tight corners (w/ 19" wheels). Not much body roll at all, and it felt so firmly planted to the ground. Its hard to believe a machine this big and heavy can handle like a sports coupe.
Not only did I feel more power, but the interior was very well appointed. Its a lot better than an e53, although I don't like not having something other than brown wood as an option. There's a lot of new technology built into the e70 (iDrive, Flexray, tech package, perforated seats, CA, etc), so I'm not sure why original poster didn't think this was the case. I can't believe BMW pushed the price of CA up to $1000; I thought $500 was high. The looks are my main concern as I think it could look better. Please BMW, paint the bumpers!!!
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