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E53 Bmw X5 Vs E70 Bmw X5

  • 27-06-2015 11:19am
    #1
    SpannerMonkey
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,106 ✭✭✭


    thinking about buying an X5 still unsure whether to spend the extra few grand to go up to the newer E70 shape . anyone on here had both that could comment on the difference .

    or what to look out for when buying these ?
    Thanks:)


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  • #2
    Gumbo
    Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 40,339 Mod ✭✭✭✭Gumbo


    E53 is a better built car IMO. I know peopl that have owned the E70 and have cursed the amount of money that they consume.

    I've only had an E53 so can't first hand comment on E70 ownership but I nearly pulled the trigger once or twice.


  • #3
    SpannerMonkey
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,106 ✭✭✭SpannerMonkey


    ive owned plenty of bmws over the years 3/5/6 series but never owned an X . is it much different to drive than a 5 series .


  • #4
    Gumbo
    Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 40,339 Mod ✭✭✭✭Gumbo


    SpannerMonkey wrote: »
    ive owned plenty of bmws over the years 3/5/6 series but never owned an X . is it much different to drive than a 5 series .

    It's like a bigger E39.
    It handles well but I have the V8 Sport.

    Put it this way, it's no sports car but in a straight line it was DC2 integra R quick and goes around bends better than any ML, RR I've had.


  • #5
    landmarkjohn
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 705 ✭✭✭landmarkjohn


    I think the looks of the E53 have dated really quickly, it reminds me of an old Transit van. And I would go for drive before I bought one, I suffered motion sickness as a front seat passenger on rural roads, when I mentioned it to the driver he confirmed same as a passenger.


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