New E70 - What do you think?
 

About to trade the E53 on a Alpine White E70. Only options are activity pack which includes the 7 Seat option etc, memory seat for driver, Tow Bar and running boards. Two questions - Alpine White Yes or No, and is there anyone who wouldn't have traded their E53 for an E70? Thanks

I'm very happy having traded up to E70 after having two E53s. The E70 is just so much more comfortable.

Major improvement-you'll enjoy the E70.
Activity pack - too little rear space - not worth it IMO
Too many white X5s on the road here..........

Cheers,

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Activity pack - too little rear space
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Do you mean with the 3rd row of seats up? Or do you mean boot space?

I loved me Alpine White E53... I traded it in on an AW E70 and have to agree the new one is so much more comfortable.

Too little seat room and boot space is restricted too.

Cheers,

The third seat is really cramped to use but it depends if you think you will need it occasionally. I have had family visiting and also carrying boy soccer players -- the third row seating has worked out well for that.

As far as Alpine White goes, it is way too common here now in the U.S. -- can't speak for S.A. Also, although there might be some dispute about this, it's a popular color amongst the women here :) I think the Alpine White works well on the M3... My E70 is, unfortunately, a too common color/colour too -- it's Space Gray and I would purchase another color if I had to replace it.

Wait till around March/Feb and you'll be able to get the redseigned idrive.

Yeah, that looks REALLY good! I think that people are going to be looking at the possibilities of retrofitting that to the current E70's.

I think the retrofit will be tough to crack........
Brian - you should see the M3 in SG - WOW!

No regrets here. Very happy moving from E53 to E70.

The third row seat is not for everybody. It's not a peoplemover because of the limited space and leg room but don't listen to people who says they are useless. It worked out for me hauling my daughter's friends to basketball practice or going to Six Flags. Way better than driving a minivan. If I need a real people mover, I would probably get a GL550.

If you don't need the third row, don't get it.

No regrets here either getting into the E70 after two E53s. I was apprehensive, but the E70 blows away the E53 as far as I'm concerned. Good luck. You won't be disappointed.

I like the M3 in ANY color ;)

:hijack: We're off topic - I`ll post some shots of the yearling soon!

Cheers,

The white I do see more than grays, surprisingly. If I had to rank popularity/commonality around here, it would be:

1) black
2) white
3) gray

But none of the whites I've seen have the aero kit/214s... yay. :D A lot are apparently satisfied with the 212s. And not many are crazy enough to spend $2k+ on 2 pieces of plastic for aesthetics only. :D IMO, it's too plain without it. I still stare at it just to stare at it. You need to be happy with your decision so I don't think anyone but yourself should decide a color is or isn't a good choice.

With that said, I have a thing for white BMWs of any [recent] model.

White and Gray with the aero kit + 20's really are stunners, just beautiful. For whatever reason, the Sport's look ok without any extra pieces like aero-kit, but the non-Sports do look really bland. Then again, it was the same way with the E53.

Decided to go for it and picked it up about an hour ago - so far it is fantastic. Sounds better, feels better, looks better - I am now convinced - it is better. Wont use 3rd row often only for visiting family members, kids friends etc. Time for the mods too start, will be at the dealer tomorrow to order aero kit.
Thanks for all the responses will post some pics tomorrow.

X5SA,

Your choice is a great one IMO! I bought my wife an Alpine White w/kit and 20 chrome 214's (had to have it looking right when/if I drive it). If you want to see her truck with the kit go to my profile.

20 in Style #214 Chromed
HR lowering springs (est 1.8 inch fr/ 1.5 r)
Tire sensors
20x10.5/20x9.5 Michellin's
Alpine White Aero Kit
Titanium Grills

I am not a big fan of white on SUVs, but if you like it, buy it. I test drove an used E53 4.8is and two E70s 3.0is and 4.8i. The E70 handles much better than the E53 with the sport package. Not sure how much it costs in SA, but it is worth every penny here in the US. Go ahead and test drive it. You will love it.