Hi All,

I have an E53 X5 and the wife's been bugging me for about a year to get the new E70. We want it particularly for the extra seating row that sometimes would come in handy with the E53.

So, for the pros, it's fairly easy - new, the extra seating - but I heard/seen a couple of things that bug me and I wanted them confirmed:

1. the self closing doors/rear hatch do not have sensors so kids fingers may be squished - that is a huge NO NO
I have heard of this one from a friend who just bought one.

2. stepping in and out is harder than on the E53 as the side sill/kick plates are quite wide. As it is, in the E53, my kids are OK at getting in and out but they still get their clothes dirty often enough if I don't help them.

I went to the car show and getting in and out of the driver seat I am sure I'd get my pants dirty, which is irritating. Doors feel way flimsy as well compared to the E53.

Can anyone give me their point of view if anyone else has moved from an E53 to the E70? How about the extra seating for casual use? Does anyone have those?

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