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    #1

    Just because it has AWD, that doesn't make it an off-roader

    Just because a vehicle has a high riding stance and all-wheel drive, that doesn't qualify it as an off-roader. That's why when BMW introduced the X5 it was labeled as a "Sports Activity Vehicle" not an SUV. BMW designed the X5 knowing full well that the majority of largely suburban SUV buyers never even think about going off-road. Unfortunately, it appears that one driver, who evidently rented this X5 in Istanbul, never got that message. The purely on-road high performance tires didn't clue him in that driving to the beach should not include driving past the beach and directly into the water.

    Prompted by his female companion, the driver went a bit too far. The results were easily predicable and the video after the jump shows clearly why the X5 (and most of its ilk) belong on-road only. Thanks to Ozcan for the tip!
    [youtube]ve550P0uj7A[/youtube]

    Source: autoblog
    Last edited by SSense; 02-06-2009, 01:44 AM.
    Tags: video, x5 in the water, x5inthewater
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      #3
      get land cruiser or veeeeeeetech and pull it out :drool:

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        #4
        thats not nice at alll...........i am so sorry for the poor car.....but ali u should change the title to
        "Just because it has AWD, that doesn't make it an amphibious car"
        I am the Japanese spy in the BMW club :joking: :D

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          #5
          put those rims/tires on any SUV (besines an H1 maybe) and it won't make it's way up :read:

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            #6
            ouch!! that hurts :(

            cant believe the guy is so ignorant!
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              #7
              Hope he doesn't rent a boat next time and go offroading ....
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                #8
                damn they are turkish :)

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                  #9
                  just change the tyres on the x5 and it will be one of the best offroaders i always go offroading with mine and she is amaizing i know its not meant to be for that but it does it realy well but never stop or it will get stuck because i have the 21's
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                    #10
                    its completely upto you bro - but i wouldnt do that with mine - i'd rather take a patrol and go full out with it ! :)
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                      #11
                      Originally posted by xxo0oxx View Post
                      just change the tyres on the x5 and it will be one of the best offroaders i always go offroading with mine and she is amaizing i know its not meant to be for that but it does it realy well but never stop or it will get stuck because i have the 21's
                      twayir 900? dude post pics pleeeeeease!

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                        #12
                        Originally posted by Bruno View Post
                        twayir 900? dude post pics pleeeeeease!
                        Dang !!! You sure they'll fit !?
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                          #13
                          dumb@ss
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