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Originally Posted by B-Line
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I wish your previous X5 was the 4.8is.. I'd love to know how you would compare the 4.8i to the E53 with the same engine..
I'm bored with my 750i, it's too much work to drive. Doesn't make power the way I'd like it to even though it has a huge engine..
I can't wait to get back into an X.
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My previous X5 was an E53 4.8. Prior to that I had a 4.6 and my first X5 was a 4.4. Each of the E53s was better than the prior model with the E53 4.8 being heads and shoulders better. Overall the E70 is again a signifiant improvement over all of the E53s except for power. Because of the added weight, slightly reduced horsepower, and the lack of spirited tunng from the "M" division the E70's performance is not as good. I drive a lot on two lane back roads and the reduced quick response capability to pass slower vehicles is a drawback. I'm hopeful that the E70 X5 will be offered with the new 4.4 Turbo as it will better meet my needs. Other than that it's a great vehicle (except for the backup camera at night, what an embarassment).