E53 vs. E70

[Jalonzo]

Well bought a 2007 4.8i with every option I think and thought I was going to fall in love but BMW missed the mark of fun to drive! The 4.8i although on paper has more HP and a touch quicker, isn't. Dragged raced them numerous times. I have owned slot of cars and SUVs and I have to admit my 4.6is Estoril blue e53 is a "sport" utility vehicle way more then the e70. It really lost the fun to drive factor, the motor in the e53 is peppier down low, steering is way more balanced and can feel the wheels underneath you and you truly feel like your in a tall M5, with gobbs of torque down low. I know it's not comparing apples to apples, but BMW always has a certain ease of drive or effortless and fun to drive factor and it was lost in the e70. The 4.8i is gutless at low end, yes Bluetooth and every other creature comfort is nice to have but really was expecting more, or did the e53 4.6is really hit the mark back in 2002!