Saw an E70 in a parking lot today

[mrkbbd]

I pulled up to my gym today and there was a new '07 X5 4.8i in the parking lot. At first I didn't realize it was the new one (I just drove by it and didn't think to give it a second glance) but when I got out of my x5 I noticed it. I have to say I'm not very impressed with it. It looks massive and the rear-end has a funny look to it in person. Furthermore, the front lights don't seem to flow very nice when you are right next to it. I like the interior of it though because I'm all for integrating as many functions into one control device (probably one of the few people who love I-drive). All in all it looks like the new x5 is going to be a soccer-mom car, its not aggressive looking and it really doesn't stand out. It's definitely for a different kind of buyer than the e53.

[xdrive]

I have doubts in the looks of this new E70 too. Lets hope that they are going to have some new E70s with the aero-kit on the lot. Hopefully the add on kit will make it looks better. Wish they release pics of the new M-sport kit soon. People seem to think that the M-sport kit will make the E70 looks HOT! I guess we'll see.

[Eurosport]

that'll be quite the soccer mom though, because at the X5 price tag, she could buy a lot of minivans ;p

[drew]

those 20's (4.8 sport) will remove the soccor mom look.

[Denalio]

I agree with you that this new X5 may appeal to a different buyer. Not the "soccer mom" at that price point. Buyers like myself that want the luxtury and performance with while being a little more discrete and less noticable. I considered the Escalade. If it is attention you seek the Esky will provide you with lots of it, in all forms. I think the new X5 design is very appealling, much more sculptured, nice flowing lines and the back end is what caught my eye.. Now I will probably get slagged here for saying this but, I would not have even considered the older body style. To me it is just not appealling, to boxy, hate the front end, back looks like it was hacked off. Sorry people just my opinion.

[chor]

Originally Posted by Denalio

I agree with you that this new X5 may appeal to a different buyer. Not the "soccer mom" at that price point. Buyers like myself that want the luxtury and performance with while being a little more discrete and less noticable. I considered the Escalade. If it is attention you seek the Esky will provide you with lots of it, in all forms. I think the new X5 design is very appealling, much more sculptured, nice flowing lines and the back end is what caught my eye.. Now I will probably get slagged here for saying this but, I would not have even considered the older body style. To me it is just not appealling, to boxy, hate the front end, back looks like it was hacked off. Sorry people just my opinion.

I agree with you..I think they should have done better job on the Black Plastic molding for rear. Overall, E70 is better.