Used 2004 BMW X5 3.0i AWD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 6M) Consumer Reviews
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Seven years young and still superb ...
pasomike, Florissant, MO, 02/26/2011
BMW X5 3.0i AWD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
87 of 87 people found this review helpful
Other than no lumbar support ... this is and has been an awesome machine to drive. I purchased it new in January '04 ... now have 165,000 miles and it rides the same as the day I bought it! I have driven cross country (CA to NY and return) four times and have visited almost every state. I service it as scheduled and have had routine problems ... brakes once, front boots, a faulty thermostat when new and a broken brake light. I do have to add one quart of oil between each oil change ... I drive long high speed miles and the engine runs hot I have been told. Since the 1 qt has stayed consistent ... and no engine problems, I'm good. I'm onto to 300,000 miles!
Maintenance Hog
RaleighBMWOwner, 07/27/2010
BMW X5 3.0i AWD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
36 of 37 people found this review helpful
Purchased new. Always followed recommended maintenance schedule. 54,000 miles driven as of jul/2010. Front brakes replaced under warranty (28,638). Starting to have lots of maintenance issues. Heat exchanger (34,113 miles). Thermostat (37,803). Front axle boot (47,488). Brakes fluid needed flushing (52,779). Rear brake light assembly (53,353). Front thrust rod bushings replaced (53,793). Told we need to replace other front axle boot. Passenger side a/c not working. What is next? All BMW repairs are not cheap. We purchased a 2005 Ford escape SUV (now with 57,000 miles) and have experienced only brake replacement. We didn't expect a $50k BMW to have these issues. We intended 2004 x5 to be 100,000 car.
very impressed
new2bmwx5, Houston, TX, 06/15/2015
BMW X5 3.0i AWD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
33 of 36 people found this review helpful
Just bought a very clean 2004 3.0 6 cylinder BMW X5 with 95k miles on it. Drives like new. Great handling and getting 20mpg combined city and highway. Computer screen has bad sunspots and will cost $2200 to replace (not going to happen). Finding that BMW parts are expensive to replace, and can only happen through dealers. Roomy passenger spaces but very limited back storage area. I drive highways and some pretty rough areas, and this vehicle handles them all well.
The most expensive cheap car ever
David B., Dana Point, CA, 12/09/2016
BMW X5 3.0i AWD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
17 of 20 people found this review helpful
Works great until it doesn't. Only buy if you are a mechanic or own a bmw dealership. Count on all the window motors and door handles breaking, and lots of super cool motor parts that will wear out prematurely. Oh yeah, leaks more oil than the Exxon Valdez. Otherwise, it's great!
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henry.mcdonald@cbre., 01/07/2005
BMW X5 3.0i AWD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
Great performance and handling; very practical. Good to go out to dinner or to Home Depot; super sound system; simple, stylish interior; only inconvenience is that front seat window controls are in a less convenient location under the door handle.
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