Test drove E70 - 3.0d Msport

pvr · Post by **pvr** » Sat Jul 31, 2010 12:33 pm

When my X was in for the MOT, I took the above out for an hour test drive. It was actually a good thing to do, as it certainly made up my mind that I did not want that engine. The car itself drove very well, and everything was fine. The mirrors were HUGE compared to the E53 though ...

It felt a lot slower then my E53 3.0d and there was a distinct hesitation when pushing the pedal to the floor to overtake. They have now organised for me to drive the 35d to see how I get on with that.

Will also have a drive in the F11 in september as well as the new X3 in 35 shape when that is available. Not in any rush, so happy to play around for a bit.

Minda · Post by **Minda** » Sat Jul 31, 2010 12:36 pm

hi What year was the E70?

pvr · Post by **pvr** » Sat Jul 31, 2010 12:41 pm

2009,

It was this one:

http://www.vinesbmw.co.uk/used_cars_det ... ed_bmw.htm

Avtar · Post by **Avtar** » Sat Jul 31, 2010 2:16 pm

Having had the 3.0d SE for 5 months and now the 3.0 sD, definately go for the twin turbo, miles better.

kenniff · Post by **kenniff** » Thu Aug 05, 2010 8:31 pm

ive got the 35d and i'd be interested in hearing what you think when you do try the twin turbo. My view is that its fast enough without "blowing your socks off". Comparable to a 3 litre 5 series i'd say... which is what i had before.

535dboy · Post by **535dboy** » Thu Aug 05, 2010 10:08 pm

Buy a Porsche!

Minda · Post by **Minda** » Thu Aug 05, 2010 10:15 pm

[quote=""535dboy""]Buy a Porsche![/quote]

You must have share's

kenniff · Post by **kenniff** » Sun Aug 08, 2010 9:30 am

Been there, got that t shirt. The presence of 2 kids and a wife makes the porsche slightly impractical... unless of course you meant the butt ugly cayenne!

Chompers · Post by **Chompers** » Sun Aug 08, 2010 9:56 am

Exactly what he meant

and it's not looking much better in it's new guise

535dboy · Post by **535dboy** » Sun Aug 08, 2010 2:47 pm

[quote=""Chompers""]Exactly what he meant

and it's not looking much better in it's new guise[/quote]

The E70 isn't much of a looker though is it - it just looks fat, particularly from the rear

E53 still looks good now

RRS the best looking

kenniff · Post by **kenniff** » Sun Aug 08, 2010 7:36 pm

E53 aka box on wheels........

StumpyPete · Post by **StumpyPete** » Tue Aug 31, 2010 7:17 pm

RRS is too blingy to be tasteful, and I find the e53 too dated these days.

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