i might consider painting my bumper, but won't do it until i see how it looks like

I'm with you Rooster!

Yeah, you got to see it first before deciding to paint it... As far as the front bumper I think painting it will somehow disrupt the overall design of the E70...

Don't forget to breathe...
http://www.tayam.net/images/2006/DSC05039.JPG

when comparing a e70 base to a e53 4.8is i do theink the e53 looks better. But that is not a fair comparison. You should compare the E70 to the E53 3.0 for it to be apples to apples. Then i say the E70 looks much better. I think we have to wait to see what the 4.8 e53 replacement looks like and then compare the old 4.8 to the new version. At that point i think the E70 will be on top.

anyone have time to photoshop the rear bumper : P

Definitly looks like an overinflated X3 to me, especially well you look at old graceful next to it!

:rofl: Only thinking rear bumper.IMO the front is good and should help whith chips.Photoshop would be awesome.:2thumbs:

I'm not liking all the mesh stuff going on with the nose. I absolutely agree with the black plastic being nasty. I'm glad I have until next January to decide. If I had to chose right now, based on looks alone, I think I'd jump ship.

HOWEVER, we all know the performance will play a huge role in the decision making process. If it can make me grin more than the E53 does I may be able to get past the mesh.

I like them both !

Sometimes all these forum chats make me laugh.

I have an advice for all of you: wait a few more weeks, then go to your dealer, check the car in person, and DRIVE IT.

E70 so much better than E53 . in every asspect. Driving the car will wash all the doubts away.

And for those who do not like "ugly black plastic" bumpers: wait till E70 Aerodynamic body kit comes out (soon!), and you will forget about E53 instantly. To get an idea: compare 2004 X3 with X3 featuring Aerodynamic body kit:


http://www.lifecar.de/berichte/bilder/bmw-x3-01.jpg vs http://www.expatsite.com/newsarticle...rodynamic2.jpg



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