First BMW X5 (E53) Was Unveiled 25 Years Ago
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This SUV wasn't just a game-changer, it rewrote the rules. 25 years ago, BMW unleashed the X5. Was it a revolution or a mistake?
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Is the X5 the next collectible BMW? - Hagerty Media
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It's amazing how much faster cars/SUVs have gotten — BMW modified an original X5 with a a McLaren F1 LM's 700hp V12, slick tires, and more, and it lapped the 'ring in
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BMW X5 Carscoops
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BMW X5 E53 Buyers' Guide — The Best SUV BMW Ever Made? –
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25 Years BMW All-Wheel-Drive Expertise.
In photos: The evolution and history of BMW as it turns 100 - The Globe and Mail
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Got rear ended today. X5 took all the force in and walked away with a few scratches. The other car is a total loss. : r/BMW
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BMW X5 - Wikipedia
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30 Years of BMW All Wheel Drive - BimmerFile
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2014 BMW X5 US Pricing Revealed - autoevolution
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Rendered: 2011 BMW X5 Facelift
BMW X5: Through the generations - Drive
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The BMW X5: A 25-Year Journey of Innovation and Excellence