How Much Has BMW Changed the X5 Over the Last 20 Years?

Follow Redline on social channels:
Instagram: / redline_reviews
Facebook: / liketheredline
vincerowatches.com/redlinerev...
Enter code: REDLINE (For 15 % off entire order)
Tesla referral code: ts.la/sofyan13379
BMW may have been late to the SUV party 20 years ago, but ever since the first #X5 came out, it really started a crazy SUV trend over at #BMW. To see just how much the #BMWX5 has changed over the years, we got a hold of a 2001 X5 to see how its held up over the years and what exactly the key changes are compared to the all-new 2019 X5. Special thanks to Jake from Out Motorsports for allowing us to borrow his 2001 X5 3.0i.
Click the link below to visit his website:
outmotorsports.com/

[@Catchingcars]

That virginia license plate with the german words "ACH NEIN" which stands for "OH NO" is hilarious 😂 Great video!

[@LilRick96]

NEIN!! NEIN!! 😂

[@thehauke7981]

😂😂😂

[@ThatSilentGuy]

If more characters are allowed the owner may put SCHEISSE on the plate.🤣

[@codent]

@@ThatSilentGuy that's exactly what I was going to say, you beat me to it!

[@supersanex_x]

@@ThatSilentGuy am dead 😂🤣🤣💀

[@perrywlam]

I like these past to present comparison videos. You should do more of them!

[@LyraCometz]

Agreed

[@wagrj5738]

corvette c5 vs c6 vs c7 vs the new one please

[@bobmarley8547]

I think that his new bmw x5 in 20 years will be in a junkyard vs the old one still going strong

[@porsche928s5]

Bob Marley to be fair most first gen x5s are in junkyards I haven’t seen one in a couple months

[@bobmarley8547]

@@porsche928s5 yea but some are still runing but his new Bmw x5 in 20 years almost all will be in junkyards

[@JamesRussoMillas]

Those 1st gen X5s look great even today. They were just classy.

[@b.f.378]

yea BMWs have timeless looking designs

[@motormusique]

Yes! Look at it, so perfectly proportioned. BMW really has no clue how to re-style its cars except to make its grille bigger every time.

[@b.f.378]

@@motormusique that's the new wave now lol alot of car manufacturers are making their grilles bigger & bigger. I blame Toyota/Lexus (I think they were the ones that started this new trend)

[@mikesmachines8859]

My favorite X5. Just looks so clean.

[@fakedazzleful]

@@b.f.378 Lexus was first then Audi follow

[@Ryukachoo]

It's kinda tricky to judge older BMWs because a lot of the refinement and driving feel depends on the bushings and mounts. People usually don't maintain those and the driving difference between a car with old tired bushings/shocks and new bits is pretty damn noticeable. This also applies to classic cars, to an extent

[@boroslaslo]

in 20 years this 2019 will be probably in junkyard not driving with weekened shocks :D its a little bit not fair comparsion , like he compair a 3 series e90 to the old first series e30 :D

[@ccroy2001]

I prefer the looks of the older one. The new grille reminds me too much of Mater the tow truck from Cars.

[@cotyl939]

Please do more reviews like this. It's nice to see the evolution side by side.

[@michaelhatfield5808]

This perfectly displays how much larger vehicles have gotten over the years.

[@chrisseeley1868]

Thanks for doing this review, my daily is a 2006 X5 with 190,000 miles on it. Never thought I would see one on your channel. Thanks again

[@keyroncampbell]

Mine too... 2005 4.4 engine

[@clint0073]

Chris Seeley is it reliable?what has gone wrong amd what did it cost to get it fixed

[@keyroncampbell]

@@clint0073 cost nothing to get fix if you do your own work ... Buy some tools ... It's easy to work on... I can't lie... The parts cheap too....

[@Transportador33]

As an enthusiast, my favorite x5 is still the 2003 4.6is. The more you learn about cars in general, the less you like what manufacturers are pumping out today.

[@Roccothecaiman]

Exactly, 4.6is 347 bhp by Alpina 💪

[@icculus]

I still think the first gen X5 is better looking than every X5 since, especially the 4.4 sport. Not to mention the manual option of which I knew somebody who actually had one.

[@kingaza7734]

Your sick

[@Tinrs80]

YES YES YES! Love this review. I’ve been waiting for someone to do review with old school vs new.THANK YOU BRO!!👍🏾💯👍🏾💯

[@des1gno]

Please do a BMW X6 2009 vs BMW X6 2019/20 comparison!!!🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼 I really like these comparisons and how they've changed the car

[@mihali9655]

My mum had that exact spec E53. 3.0 I6. Same colour, same wheels, same unpainted lower bumper, same Amber indicators. 2001 model as well. Amazing car.

[@Hollandda]

Old X5 interior absoluty confortable.

[@asdfghjqwertyu1858]

The early 2000s seems more different compared to what I remember. The early 2000s does not seem like it was almost 20 years ago. Time flies way too fast.

[@SURENITY]

I agree! And I was born in 2000.

[@terryrodbourn2793]

DSTY Face it your getting older!

[@SURENITY]

@@terryrodbourn2793 The blue X5 is older than I am 😂😂

[@noahkeepsrecording]

I loved the concept and execution of this video! I hope you make more videos comparing vehicles from the past to their modern versions like this.

[@willielenton6620]

It's cool you did the old and new BMW. That's why I like your videos. You always come up with something new. Keep up the great work.

[@BernonCars]

Those Gen 1 X5’s with the 5MT were cool!!

[@Jacob-xd3ko]

The door shutting sound on the old X5 sounds SO solid 😍

[@vinniecorleone62]

A fascinating comparison, quite enjoyable!

[@trancross7040]

I really enjoyed this review. My best friend used to have an '01 X5. They were very nice for their time. Can you do more of these old vs. new comparisons?

[@pascutia]

Awesome video! A comparison between the E39 and the current 5 series would be so cool and unique :)

[@Finestizpro]

Love the bloopers 😂 makes it so you dont get bored halfway through the video

[@Beach5and]

BMW reliability went down after the mid 00s

[@benkromminga5739]

I really like the old versus new comparisons. I'd be interested in seeing more of this kind of content.

[@7477238]

The first gen 4.6is models were my favorite of the X5. Great handling for an SUV but throw on some winter tires and they were also beasts in the snow. The older M62 motors were quirky but once you looked into the VANOS system and cooling system issues under the hood was pretty solid. Also, can't forget the gauge cluster pixels going out.

[@vladrazym9955]

Nice vid. Please do more comparisons like this

[@jacoryc]

I love these generational comparisons. You should do other brands/models 👍🏾

[@wagrj5738]

corvette c5 vs c6 vs c7 vs the new one please

[@NickCarr]

Awesome video!

[@faridahmedov8747]

For me that 1st generation X5 was really a legend. And it was available with 4.8 litre engine which was a monster. Thanks for such a nice video 👍🏻

[@aquaboy1650]

Even today i still use 02 X5 E53 with m54b30 engine. Still drive amazing and lovely💙

[@jonathanwishart5196]

Love the review👍 keep up what ur doing cuz ur doing amazing!

[@HimaiDapaletu]

Great video!

[@JokerG16]

I actually miss when you used to do reviews on older vehicles. #OGRedLineViewer

[@JesusRamirez-yi6xy]

Love car reviews like this! Old vs New

[@anthonycbrown1952]

Sofyan… You are firing on all cylinders (pun intended) with these type of reviews. I am very happy you have been able to refine your channel into much more than new car reviews. Like that technical term you used @ 1:00. \'krap tōn\: a non-quantitative unit of measure referring to a lot of something 😂

[@LaytonKnightt]

I’ll get flack for this, but I don’t think the new X5 has nearly as much class and presence now as the first gen did back in the early-00s. It also looks more like a wagon now, and not in a good way.

[@porsche928s5]

Meat Prison nope that’s what everyone thinks

[@Jacob-xd3ko]

Meat Prison the new one looks so plain and boring compared to last gen

[@DMCarReviews]

I actually messed up one with new Kia Sorento.

[@ramonhernandez3812]

Nice video modern vs retro. Amazing how much bmw has accomplish

[@jordancatcher6663]

Their driver's sure haven't changed , still got that BMW exclusive turn signal free fatality. X5 driver's are notorious for it. 🤣🤷♂

[@masontyson]

Guilty BMW driver lol

[@daveandrew6703]

Dead meme bruh.

[@iMidnightMonster]

loved this comparison! I had a 7 series from the same era (2000) and I definitely miss that heavy hydraulic steering

[@TD-il6ju]

Nailed it with this one good job

[@twowheelrush]

As much as I appreciate the technology on the new cars, I like BMW the best in the early 2000s, they stayed true to their roots then. I’ll be holding on to my E46 for as long as I can, especially now since you can’t even get a new 3 series with a manual.

[@SURENITY]

I agree!

[@wanttoplae]

Nice video. Neat retrospective.

[@blazeedge93]

Every time I watch your reviews I can always count on SXM to be on channel 51, and I started listening to channel 51 because of your reviews LOL

[@TheTerrydatank]

Rapidly becoming my favorite car channel.

[@gregorytrane7828]

I like the older ones better in terms of steering and nimble handling. I owned the e-53 when new and it was terrific.

[@halo56822]

oh man i love this retro new vs old videos! I would love that you would do a video like this for the e46 m3 vs a new f80 or the new g20 m3! I would even let you borrow my e46 m3 to do it.

[@audimanao]

I like this style of videos for the next comparison can you do a 2003 GMC Yukon Denali vs a new body style Yukon Denali?

[@samlung2724]

At 7:15 the radio says "sucker" That's what my 09 m5 said to me when I first bought it.

[@grips7813]

The one thats known for being uber unreliable. You played yourself playa 🤣

[@67Bigsby]

The first gen is is way more appealing...

[@cdmsvt]

Do more videos like this. It's cool when you compare older models with newer models.

[@southbayla3137]

Good video idea !!!!

[@doccyber]

It’s sad to see how BMW has lost its way. No more the ultimate driving machine.

[@joecool9739]

@japanwatchconnection Dont expect a straightforward logical answer based on facts. Hes obviously one of those "things were more authentic back then" type of people.

[@doccyber]

Ok don’t get so upset. I’m just stating the facts. Cars today are unnecessarily complicated with too much tech and styling that has become generic and cartoonish at same time. You guys seriously think that the front gigantic grill in new BMWs or many other brands looks “good”!! I have owned ,not leased,4 BMWs in my life e46 328i, e46 330i, z4 M coupe and now my current f22 m325i. This current car will be my last BMW. I will buy another new e46 or e39 BMW if BMW started making them again. Otherwise I’m keeping my last Bimmer until it dies. Then I don’t know what I’d get. Nothing out there is appealing with current generation of the cars coming out.

[@joecool9739]

@@doccyber Good...suffer eternally, no one gives a shit.

[@epbrown01]

Doc, you understand that the plate says “ach nein” because people were saying the same thing TWENTY YEARS AGO. BMW has been “losing their way” since the E30, to some.

[@warriorh2127]

TOYOTA 1 OFF THE BIGGEST CAR BRAND,DID GREAT TO WORK WHIT BMW FOR THE 2020 SUPRA(ALREADY A BIG SALES HIT)BMW PARTS,TECH MAKES THE TOYOTA SUPRA A REAL PREMIUM SPORTCAR👍.ASK ROLLS ROYCE ABOUT THE SUPERB BUILD QAULITY AND BEST TECH THAT BMW 😁MAKES😎👍.

[@makeshiftlake3519]

9:19 I love BMWs new chime

[@TheOfficialIronGamin]

You need to do more of these type of comparison reviews.

[@sirfriendzone1228]

This was great. Please do this with the M5.

[@saabrailfan310]

E53 is timeless. I always love his elegant design, taillights, grille.

[@7802ShadowHawk]

Where's the rear passenger side door panel at 5:31? It's missing, lol.

[@Techjunkiero]

First generation is an all time classic. Pretty solid design and has aged wonderfully, especially the facelift version 2003+

[@maxburgess7040]

Sofyan you should do a comparison with a 2000 Civic and the new one lol

[@transfer2007]

The737Man YEs!! That would be interesting.

[@antbear13]

I’m looking at an x3 right now. This is a great report. The new one is huge by comparison. The original X5 is only about the size of my 2015 Jeep Cherokee.

[@ezra86]

19:07 anyone else notice his buddy bombing the video over and over again on the highway? lol!

[@arlexmarrero6512]

Nice soyfan, been following you since that Honda Fit video the (08 blue).

[@Datsun7705]

good comparison between bmw grille 20 years ago vs the modern one

[@Jorge-Tamacas]

There are a few things in the old one that I like more than the new one, the tail gate opening for example (I know, it's not power assisted). Gesture control? I don't like it. But it's me, maybe you like it. I guess I'm old for some things in modern cars. That big grill on the new one? I don't like it. However I like the bigger space, the more powerful engine in the new one. Anyway Sofyan, great video as usual

[@SMITPGG1997]

Awesome Video Of BMW X5. 😁

[@SURENITY]

Can you do the Acura MDX next?

[@Nestle245]

That's a great aftermarket screen on the old X5, it looks factory.

[@willdebeljak7062]

You should have shown the offroad mode for the Gen 1. Say hi to Jake for me.

[@benedictntekor8415]

I miss my E53. It was bulletproof.

[@andrewmartinelli6092]

The new BMW remembers so many random things. This being said, I would never talk smack about it while sitting in the cabin because it may remember when I shut the car off and may not start when I get back in

[@jarock121197]

I've actually seen first generation X5 with 3rd row seats they're rare but they're out there

[@soccer2000fy]

jarock121197 any pics of it

[@jarock121197]

@@soccer2000fy no lol it was at an auction this was like a year ago

[@aidenp5768]

@@jarock121197 probably saw an E70, not an E53.

[@clarencelyles3962]

Shouldn't you used a better example there are 2001 in better shape I get the overall point.

[@nickdiam3993]

Is it possible that you could make a similar video with the new mercedes gle450 and the ml350?

[@frankrodriguez1981]

No one mentioning the E53 has one smoked rear turn signal. Lol

[@805NAVE]

Hey at least the first gen had a manual option and actually looked good ...

[@44dubuque]

Have had a 2006, 2014 and now a 2019. Each has had the same general driving dynamics. Power train is better each time. The 19 is remarkably quick, but each newer one has a bit of "cheapness" and quirks. The newest has only a cloth screen as the roof cover, and only a VERY small opening sunroof. Only the front portion opens. The newest rides and handles better. It is also quieter. The older one had a better cubby for a small amount of change or garage door opener. the newer one has better availability for charging, but every time I start it I have to change the radio to the "presets". It will not stay on "presets" for the radio. The rear seats do not move, but the older one did. Lots of pluses and minuses but overall I am enjoying the new ride.

[@maytaff]

Great comparo

[@zaidjavaid8967]

The grills are hugeee

[@boydsterling3193]

Facelift E53s in nice spec I think have to be one of the best looking 4x4s ever made. The pre-facelift ones are showing their age a tad now in the front end and headlights but they’re still nice.

[@brycelowry1826]

I think KZbin is listening to me, there was an advert for the BMW X5 I’m scared

[@irishuwould5185]

Older ones are much more reliable. I wouldn’t touch a new bmw or Mercedes

[@fakedazzleful]

Well new one have probably over 100 newew tech so you know more wires mean more problems

[@Twincam808]

Bmw has gotten very reliable nowadays. You gotta try it before you judge.

[@fakedazzleful]

@@Twincam808 bro. Who you kidding lol

[@saabrailfan310]

@@Twincam808 new BMW's are worst. Ill still pick E53 over new X5 tbh

[@Twincam808]

Saab Railfan yes stick with that because that’s all you can afford.

[@arthurjin0722]

Obviously, biggest change is “Kidney”

[@sushigaming101]

20:45 lol classic northern Virginia move right there.

[@maureencora1]

Good Show.

[@AK-fv7mp]

New vehicles are cool, but I honestly like the simplicity of the designs of cars from 8+ years ago. I have a 2005 Toyota Camry and I prefer mine over my sisters 2019 XSE.

[@Edwin-km4xk]

The new X5 is so gorgeous. Beautiful design. The old one is old. Doesn't appeal to me.

[@kingedoftheworld]

sat in one of the 1st gen as a kid, those doors were heavy.

[@alejandroisais634]

You might need to tell the owner of the old x5 to recharge the A/C system. My dad had the same thing with the x3 after he got it. I mean they are just similar

[@dtay8913]

Please compare a first gen explorer to a new one (or navigator)

[@gc4060]

The 01 is very clean it aged nice

[@BrogeKilrain]

X5 335D diesel makes it best. It's made in USA Spartanberg SC and big discounts available when I bought one

[@stevenreyes9560]

i just think of dr. evil wanting sharks with freaking laser beams attached to their heads

[@Tecumchase]

Great review of a car that has a lousy maintenance and reliability record. My two X5s proved that point. Would not tempt fate and buy one again!

[@justinnegron4843]

I dont like how the new X5 front fascia makes it look like an X3. Wish it looked more agressive

[@ARB0204]

I like the door shut of the old x5

[@andeleputo89]

The 2nd gen X5 is the most sexy/aggressive looking in my opinion

[@792bnz]

@06:37 shots fired 😃

[@AamirJavedKhan]

My favorite x5 is the E70

[@TRPL6]

Came across this video 1 week after getting my silver 2001 x5 3.0i Towed :( R.I.P