I've had the E70 for 4 years. I pulled out the stack of service orders for electrical problems, water problems, noise problems, etc and it was over an inch high.

The E70 was like my first wife, good looking but high maintenance and unreliable. It was hard to believe that I had to plug a high $60K truck into a charger each week.

I bought a Lexus GX460 this weekend. Silent, powerful V8. According to owners I met in the service area bullet-proof reliability. Water temp meter! Oil dipstick! Full size spare! You can change the battery without programming! The manual even has a do it yourself maintenance section! The Lexus dealer waiting area puts the BMW dealer's area to shame.

I do miss the comfort seats (incomparable) and good looks of the E70. The Lexus has a great rear end, but the front is truck-like.

Good luck to everyone on the forum. I enjoyed all the tips, experiences, and general banter.

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E70 X5 3.0si Space Grey

E36 Z3 2.5i Roadster, Sterling Gray Metallic