E53 preferred over E70
 

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

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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 :thumbup:

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

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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).

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 :rofl:

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.:thumbup:

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.

I just want my E53 back. :bawling:

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.

The E70 is growwing on me!!! Give it 500 hp and I will be in line to buy one!!!!

What's not aggressive about this???

Or this one?

E70 is nice in it's own right, but the E53 still does it for me. I personally think the E53 is the best looking 4x4 (S.U.V) on the road.

Anyone else think E70 looks too much like a big X3 side on?

I hope CanAmX5 got an answer. E70 looks more pretty than agressive. It doesn't have those exceptional macho looks. Just my thoughts..

E70 is toward a little ont he cross over of "sedan" and "suv" side. While our E53 is a SAV.

I would keep my e53 until it's repair cost is unbearable! "touch wood" "finger crossing" maybe 500k is time for it to retire~

I thought the E70 looked ugly until i saw one in the "flesh", they really are nicer looking than the E53 and I never thought I'd say that.

I own a E53 2003.

All in the eye of the beholder.... I think the E53 looks old and outdated.:nanana:

I'll stick with the E53!

http://www.tayam.net/images/2007/DSC05820.JPG

Whoa... your halo lights are blue, how did you do that?

Anyways, I have a 05' E53 4.4i and I really wanted a E70 4.8, but I just didn't like the way it looked...

YES THE E70 loox like an X3 and X3s are ugly
sorry to those X3 owners

Own a 2005 X5 3.0 loaded

Well... like I posted earlier, all in the eye of the beholder. No big deal!
Everyone has different taste and that is not debatable.:)

BMW hasn't redesigned a model for the better in the last 5 years IMO. I understand they're attempting (and succeeding) at captuing more of the market, but its not what I feel is right for BMW.

I like the E53.
I like it's 100lb doors.
I like it's metal body (v. plastic)
I like its old school navi
I like its shifter
I'll (hopefully) be getting one soon.

(an old one :rofl:)

I test drove the E70 and then told my dealer to locate me an 06 leftover 4.8 - I never looked back..

:wow: WOW! Your car is HOT!!

+1 on the idea.
My stealer still wanted MSRP :thumbdown (for my mom)

Do I like the E70? Not at $70k.

Senna, my favorite driver of all time! ( tied with Gille Villeneuve )
I can still remember watching that deadly curve he took. What a shame!
Great Avatar!

Thanks. That race at Imola was cursed, no joke. Barichello almost died in practice, another driver died in qualis the next day, Senna died in the race. Sends chills through me.

You live in the same county I do, watch what ya say:nanana:

Just kidding. I'll admit that the X3 isn't the best looking creation from BMW, especially the rear end.