Thank Jeff. I should try a facelift 3.0L e53. I didn't like the prefacelift 3.0 L model. It didn't feel like it had enough power for the body weight but that's a personal preference.
What about e70 diesel? is that a better option? I am not planning to buy another X5 at the moment but I want to know what I want just in case I find a good deal.
Is the e70 a better X? I still like the 4.8is look better though but I am pretty sure that will change as the e53 is ageing out slowly.

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4.8is 2004 imola red
4.8is 2005 Black on Black - DINAN/2 sold
4.4 2004 X5
2003 330xi
2008 328xi - sold
4.4 2000 X5 - sold