#187 2019 BMW X5 Test Results; Which Cars Should Be Brought Back From the Dead?

This week we discuss the recent trend of automakers resurrecting discontinued car models, and the nostalgia (or lack thereof) that such a move might ignite in a car buyer. We've completed testing on the 2019 BMW X5 SUV, and talk about how it performed in our tests. Finally, we wrap with viewer questions, including one about the first car for a teenage driver under $5,000, and how cold temperatures affect electric vehicle batteries. 

 

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SHOW NOTES

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00:41 - Car Manufacturers Resurrecting Discontinued Car Models

 

04:16 - What Cars Would We Like to See Brought Back From the Dead

 

07:30 - 2019 BMW X5 Test Results

 

13:27 - Question 1: Electric Vehicle's Battery Performance in Extreme Temperatures?

 

17:01 - Question 2: When to Change Oil in a Car?

 

18:43 - Question 3: First Car Under $5K?

 

22:30 - Question 4: Toyota Highlander vs. Volvo XC90

 

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4K Review: 2017 Toyota Highlander Quick Drive

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ic5Obebxcv8

 

2016 Volvo XC90 Quick Drive

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jyQWKK3nUlw

 

2019 Detroit Auto Show: 2020 Toyota Supra

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MdtL8brC3Bw

 

8 Best Cars for Teen Drivers

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lE6pLbbt428

 

2009-2014 Honda Fit Review

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z7W-Ba5Vm3U

 

Hyundai Tucson Review

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lcGGEPcNUqs

 

Mazda3 Road Test

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AWo0PJbbpic

 

2014 Toyota Corolla First Drive

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uu6QfFB7fDY

 

2011-2012 Honda Accord Review

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XSobCS6qeZM

 

2012 Toyota Camry Review

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fTaFXI-oQxU

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