E53 vs. E70 X5 Comparison Pics...
 

What do you guys think?

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e53
 

I'll still like the old one.......No question!!

It's a bit unfair to put a regular E70 3.0si against top-end model like E53 4.8si.

Just wait till the "M package" / "Aerodynamic package" for E70 comes out soon.

:wow:

So far so do i.

E53 Ftw!

Cool pics. Did you take delievery of something recently?

Vin, guess what we took delivery of at the Performance Center? hint... it's vtec powered! :wow:

E70 looks bloated.

Yea, bloated in a VW-Rabbit-ish sorta way. E53 remains the best looking SAV of all time.

The E70 back isn't too bad, but I've had it with BMW going with full-red taillights. It's TOO BLAND!

It's all about that black plastic that belongs on a 1980 honda civic.The E70 looks unfinished. E53 still looking good.The X3 before the facelift had it really bad also.I will see you at the paint shop!!

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...
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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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The E70 no doubt will be much improved, and while I think the styling from the rear is much improved, and the side profile has evolved nicely, IMO the headlights shout "Volkswagen!". They really lost something here. Additionally, the top mesh strip below the kidneys creates a very unfinished looking line.

different colors show the lines differently. the ultimate comparision will be exact same color in both vehicles and comparing the same 3.0 vs. 3.0 or 4.4 vs. 4.8 etc. I like them both. Interested to see what they do t the 4.8is replacement... maybe it will get 21 inch wheels and an agressive body kit with performance numbers in the sub 5.5 sec range. When that baby comes out then park it next to the current 4.8is to see what it really looks like. Curtis

Front End
 

I remember someone refering to this as a postal slot! It realy does look like the hood was left unfinished in the front below the kidneys.

Yeah I saw it in person and loved everything but the front, lets hope it grows on me or its 335cic time for me!

As far as I can tell, the E70 looks more 'modern' compared to the E53..not better.

black bumpers
 

Personally, I am looking forward to the added practicality of the black plastic rear bumper. I have had to paint my rear bumper on both of my X5s due to people scratching it when parking too close to me in car parks. The black bumper should (hopefully) prevent me having to do this in future.

I found a great morph from new to old and old to new.... check it out...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WtRVVRiD3XI

Very nice find! Thanks for sharing..

I think the styling evolution is fairly subtle compared to say, the new ML vs. the prior generation ML... particularly from the rear - it takes a trained eye to notice the difference upon casual glance.

The new ML looks pretty bad.....the front still shouts "hyundai" to me.

But the ML63 is smokin' Let's hope the new E70 "is" version looks better.

http://www.deviantart.com/deviation/43196588/

Bumped modified, check how the 4.8is model would likely be.