It is amazing to think that the X5 has been around since 1999! When it was launched it set new standards in the SUV sector for comfort, refinement and road holding. This made the outgoing P38 Range Rover look like a dinosaur and it leapt over the (fairly low) bar set by the Mercedes ML. With a monocoque design the X5 drove more like an estate car than a 4x4.

One criticism of the X5 was that it was 'too sporty'. Most examples sold in the UK were 'Sport' models with large 19 or 20 inch wheels, sports suspension and bolstered sports seats. Great for throwing around a B road but uncomfortable for passengers. This particular car was specified with comfort in mind with some pretty rare options;

Cosmos Black Metallic
Black Dakota Leather
4.4 V8
5 Speed Automatic/Tiptronic Gearbox
16 way comfort front seats with memory function
Electric steering column
Height adjustable air suspension
Automatic xenon headlights
Wide Screen Satellite Navigation with TV
Front and rear Parking sensors
Heated front Seats
Walnut trim to dashboard, console and steering wheel
6 CD changer
Bluetooth Phone Prep
Removable Tow Bar
Side Steps
Chrome exterior trim
Fitted Floor mats
17" Alloy wheels

This is by far the best X5 I have driven, there is no compromise in ride comfort yet it still handles like a BMW should.

We first owned this car in 2019 when it was purchased from the original owners. It was then sold to a good friend and we have just taken it back in. There is a superb service history, all books and manuals, 2 keys, 4 matching Michelin tyres and a clear HPI report. I can't imagine that there were many X5's built to this spec, good examples of the original X5 are getting hard to come by and this one represents great value for money.