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Used 2012 BMW X5 M Consumer Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars

Elevated joy

jon Stover, 05/22/2010
2010 BMW X5 M 4dr SUV AWD (4.4L 8cyl Turbo 6A)
11 of 11 people found this review helpful

An SUV on steroids. As an owner of a Porsche 911 Turbo, I'm used to speed and handling. As much fun as the Porsche is, this car makes much more sense as day to day vehicle. Elevated vision, toys galore and acceleration to spare, I enjoy driving this almost as much as the Turbo.

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3.63 out of 5 stars

More utility than M5, Almost as fun to drive

walterr5, 03/30/2011
2011 BMW X5 M 4dr SUV AWD (4.4L 8cyl Turbo 6A)
8 of 8 people found this review helpful

I drove an E60 M5 just before I turned it in for an X5M. I needed the space for my kids. This car is almost as fast and grippy as the M5, yet manages to be more comfortable and usable. I took it on a ski trip where snow was everywhere. My dealer warned me not to go on snowy hill like other SUVs but, it managed to pull it off well. It had not ample but enough space for two babyseats and all the luggage and equipment for family of four weekend ski trip. The gas mileage is terrible, but if you have to worry, try HONDA. THis is not for you.

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4.38 out of 5 stars

sick fast

danielc, 01/21/2011
2011 BMW X5 M 4dr SUV AWD (4.4L 8cyl Turbo 6A)
9 of 10 people found this review helpful

As long as you don't mind the terrible mileage, it's an amazing car to drive. Wolf in sheep's clothing. To the casual observer, a soccer mom SUV, but it's as close to the acceleration of a roller coaster that you can get to.

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3 out of 5 stars

Middle of all Things

waltercho, 12/29/2011
2012 BMW X5 M 4dr SUV AWD (4.4L 8cyl Turbo 6A)
9 of 11 people found this review helpful

X5M is not a SUV, Not a sports car and not a family car. Then what is it? It is a mix of everything, in another words, it is not great for any of them and it is not bad for all of them. Well, depends on the situation. It is not the greatest sports car, it is a useless SUV and it is a terrible family car. Why did I buy it? I guess I am in blind love with BMW M division. Fuel Economy is terrible but if you have to look at those figures, this is not the car for you. My family hates this car for its stiff ride and noisy interior, but Nevertheless, I love driving this car more than my Porsche 911, my Infiniti QX56 and definitely my wife's Toyota Sienna.

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4.5 out of 5 stars

Run's like a scalded monkey!

lentulus, 09/03/2011
2012 BMW X5 M 4dr SUV AWD (4.4L 8cyl Turbo 6A)
9 of 11 people found this review helpful

Admitedly, I've only had it for 1 week after trading in my '08 4.8i last weekend. Drove a 5.0i right before the M, left with the M. First impression is that it is fast; really, really fast compared to the 4.8i. The power is immediate and endless when you dip into the throttle. Steering is quite different from the non M. It's lighter at low speed, tighter at higher speed, wonderful all around. Suspension is tight when it needs to, very compliant over bumps too. Overall, a massive upgrade from my prior X5 and absolutely awesome!!

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