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I bought a 2019 X5 50i M Sport today as an update to my much-loved 2012 X5 50i, which has been a solid workhorse for the last four years. The new car is Mineral White / Merino Black with an extensive option list: M Sport Package, Premium Package, Driving Assistance Professional Package, Parking Assistance Package, Dynamic Handling Package (including M Sport Brakes, M Sport Differential and Integral Active Steering), 21" Style 744 wheels, Luxury Seating Package, rear side shades, soft close doors, glass controls and leather dashboard.

I flew down to Los Angeles to buy the car and drove it back to San Francisco - which was a great chance to get familiar with the features, especially the adaptive cruise control and lane-centering steering.