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Message: <blockquote data-quote="KL2DC" data-source="post: 218081" data-attributes="member: 3452">Next step up, the E70 X5 4.8 V8. <img src="http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f143/kl2dc/DSC05505.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /> This was a fully loaded model i.e.premium package, sport package - pretty much everything but active steering (there is a reason). I was very excited to get behind the wheel of this car ever since the launch. My wife behind the wheel<img src="http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f143/kl2dc/DSC05502.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" />  Now we're talking <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite8" alt=":D" title="Big Grin    :D" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":D" /> We're in familiar territory now, yeah. Off the bat, the first thing you notice about the E70 is the steering feel. I say it now and I say it again, this is one of the best reasons to buy a BMW. It's money. There is a good weight and linearity to the E70's steering feel.  The V8 has good power but I thought it didn't sound half as good as the volvo's more sophisticated sounding engine. In-cabin, it sounds pretty much like any late model german V8. Handling is the best of the bunch as can be expected. There is a fluidity to the body's motions upon tight entry, trail braking and exit. My wife thought the car was the most forgiving i.e. when you overcook entry or screwup braking points. In abrupt transitions, the chassis is the most flexible (i.e. the rear is able to adjust the car's attitude even with x-drive, and DSC full on). Very sporty! Very entertaining! Braking is sure footed and the most linear-feeling of the bunch. Its easier to brake late in the E70 than the rest. Here's a clincher, I did not think the E70 was a better built car than the volvo. I think the E53 had better interior quality. There was a loud rattling from the cargo area that I thought was somewhat annoying. Not good in a new car <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite5" alt=":confused:" title="Confused    :confused:" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":confused:" />  It might've been the cargo area cover or maybe the 3rd row seat mechanism.  <img src="http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f143/kl2dc/DSC05512.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></blockquote>

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