E53 preferred over E70

[thurstonh3]

Is it just me or does anyone else prefer the e53 over the new e70. I have owned several e53 and this weekend I drove both the 3.0 and the 4.8 e70 and I didnt like how big the new one drove. I liked all the gadgets (minus I-drive) and the looks-BUT- I much prefer the handling of my 06 and also the seating position and general ergos......is it just me? have i lost it? I wanted to like the e70.
thanks

[xnsf]

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i like the interior of the new e70, but some of the things seem not as good in quality because it feels like there's more plastic.

the e53 is still a very capable car that still looks far more handsome

[canamx5]

Originally Posted by thurstonh3

Is it just me or does anyone else prefer the e53 over the new e70. I have owned several e53 and this weekend I drove both the 3.0 and the 4.8 e70 and I didnt like how big the new one drove. I liked all the gadgets (minus I-drive) and the looks-BUT- I much prefer the handling of my 06 and also the seating position and general ergos......is it just me? have i lost it? I wanted to like the e70.
thanks

Although the E53 is a fine sav, you can not judge or appreciate the E70 after only one test drive IMHO.

[Sedoy]

I don't like the look of e70, not as aggressive as e53, in addition it’s bigger, plus third row seats. I guess I can see where BMW were going with this… e53 (comfort + sport) = e70 (comfort) + E72 (sport).

Originally Posted by thurstonh3

Is it just me or does anyone else prefer the e53 over the new e70. I have owned several e53 and this weekend I drove both the 3.0 and the 4.8 e70 and I didnt like how big the new one drove. I liked all the gadgets (minus I-drive) and the looks-BUT- I much prefer the handling of my 06 and also the seating position and general ergos......is it just me? have i lost it? I wanted to like the e70.
thanks

[Wagner]

There was an entire poll about this, use the search feature. I-Drive is easy and used in almost every luxury car now.

Ah, and I'm sure some E70 owner will say that you have E70 envy

[jbimmer24]

The e70 looks nice, but it has that smooth look while the e53 looks bulky with the 87's but it's still a BMW.

[bjo]

the E70 is a nice SUV, the e53 is a nice SAV.
BMW has tuned the E70 more for luxury. Have you seen the commercials touting the E70's cupholders?
Will I want an E70? I probably will esp when they have the diesel and my e53 is on its last legs. That will be a long time from now.

[cpatzer]

I just want my E53 back.

[igosal]

I also like my E53 more than E70. I liked the interior but overall looks are not as agressive as our E53. I would still keep my E53 for a long coming time before doing any switch.

[canamx5]

What's not aggressive about this???