Going from an E53 to an E70, please weigh in

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Originally Posted by JCL

My driving comparison is that the E53 handled nicely, and suited my needs. It was as large a vehicle as I wanted. The E70 got larger, heavier, and less nimble. I would rather have had a new E53 than an E70. We therefore decided to go the other direction, and bought a new 2007 X3. It has the higher power engine of the E70, but weighs much less, so performance and mileage is much improved. It also handles much better.

I wholeheartedly agree! I went from a '03 e53 that I loved to a '11 e70. It was heavier and less nimble and I didn't like driving it. I missed my e53 every day. Almost exactly a year later, I chose the 'other' other direction and went for a '12 X6. Oh man, I don't miss either car ever when driving my X6. Ever.

I seem to be able to get more cargo in it than my e53 (that space under the cargo floor is a life-saver), but I do miss being able to haul furniture like I could in the e70. That's what friends with trucks are for though, so I'm cool with it. Interestingly, the kids prefer the back seat (3-seater) of the X6 to either of the other cars. Go figure.