Greetings,

I am a former E53 owner and poster. I had an 03 E53 4.4i Sport Package in special ordered Le Mans Blue. (before you flame me, I have pics )

Anyway, got sent on ex-pat assignment to the Fatherland and will shortly return after 2 years away.

I have my eye on an 05 4.4i which has a few more ponies and the 6 speed transmission. It does NOT have the Sport package.

I am nervous about the handling differences as the feature on my 03 that really impressed me was the handling. I realize the staggered 19" set up helped but I have learned suspension 'calibration' was also different. I can of course upgrade to a 19" package down the road but any suspension modifications will make things that much more complicated.


If anyone can help me with the detail differences, I would be very grateful.

Many thanks

D