It feels like it just left the showroom yesterday

My name is Anton, I’m 35 years old, and I moved from Latvia to England almost twenty years ago. Now my family and I are preparing for another big change — relocating to sunny Spain. But before we go, we need to sell our house here in England. It means endless renovations under gloomy skies and constant drizzle. We run our own YouTube channel, filming about our daily life, cars, and family adventures. But lately, creating new videos has become challenging because there’s simply no sunshine to shoot proper footage.

Throughout all of this, my BMW X5 G05 has been a reliable companion for over two years now. I initially bought it when my family started growing, because with kids, you need more than just a stylish 3-Series.

BMW X5 is undeniably one of the best SUVs around, but recently its appearance began feeling outdated compared to newer models. That led to a question I debated internally for months: should I just sell it and buy a new car, or invest in some proper upgrades to refresh its look?

I’m definitely not an impulsive buyer. Before making a decision, I spent about a year carefully researching, watching almost every available BMW X5 review body kit video, and comparing various tuning options. Other kits just seemed too simple, basic, or not impactful enough. Then I discovered the BMW X5 G05 kit by LARTE Design. Immediately, I noticed how different it was.

The two-section rear spoiler, wider stance, and overall muscular look gave it precisely the edge and personality I wanted. Without the body kit, the X5 just felt a bit too mild for the powerful SUV it really is.

Still, one worry remained: finding a reliable installer. In England, too many “professionals” promise perfection but deliver problems instead. Luckily, my neighbour — who runs a paint shop — recommended an installer he trusted, and it turned out perfectly. My contact at LARTE, Lena, also reassured me through WhatsApp, clearly explaining each detail and providing constant support. Her professionalism truly helped ease my concerns.

I had initially hoped to buy the carbon hood as well, but budget constraints meant I had to delay that particular upgrade. It felt incomplete without it, but Lena assured me I could always add it later, and that’s exactly what I plan to do once we settle in Spain.

The choice of materials was straightforward for me: premium carbon fiber. The car already had carbon details in the interior, so the custom body kit for BMW X5 G05 in carbon fiber was an obvious choice. No cheap knockoffs or low-quality plastic — I wanted my car to look and feel genuinely exclusive.

At first, my wife questioned why I would invest so much money into upgrades instead of buying a new vehicle altogether. But once she saw the finished result, even she admitted it looked amazing (I still rarely let her behind the wheel, though!).

The reaction from other people was unexpected. At my children’s school, other parents started adding basic accessories to their vehicles, but I was the first to install a full LARTE kit. Now, wherever I go, people keep staring and often stop to ask questions. I did the upgrade for myself, but seeing their reactions just confirms I made the right choice.

Yes, it was expensive. But I knew if I was going to invest in my BMW X5 custom transformation, it had to deliver a true “wow” effect. Otherwise, what’s the point? Thankfully, the kit delivered exactly that — it revived my passion for the car and reminded me of a childhood dream to own a BMW that genuinely stands out.

Now, even though this car isn’t brand new, it feels like it just left the showroom yesterday. And that feeling alone is worth every penny.