In 2019 I took my 2002 X5 in to BMW of San Antonio (largest BMW dealer in North America, formerly called Principle BMW) for an airbag recall. At that time it had just 23,000 miles on the clock and still smelled like a new car. Still does for that matter.

The technicians and service rep there literally just about lost it ... we spent a long time chatting about it.

It was very gratifying to see it get some appreciation, but for the most part nobody among my friends and family get why I keep a 20+ year old car at all. Let alone two of them. :-)

Their loss. Philistines!

Chris
Lockhart, Texas
2005 X5 3.0 Schwarz Black
2002 X5 3.0 Titansilber