Great save! I heard there were 900 built in 2002. Not sure if that is worldwide or just U.S. Whichever, you are correct that it is rare. I suspect it won't be long before I will be scheduling the same surgery as have rolled past 108,000mi. When I retire the 4.6 from daily driver it will take a place of honor in my garage--well maybe just a stall, but it is not going anywhere. I grew up in Michigan, still have family there. Really miss the big lake but not the winters.

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X5 4.6 2002 Black Sap, Black interior. 2013 X5M Melbourne Red, Bamboo interior
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