By Cinvinman on 11/11/04 08:36 AM (PST)
Vehicle
2005 BMW X5 3.0i AWD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
Review
Not wanting to sacrifice driving
experience (I've driven a 1997 BMW 5
series for the past 8 years) but
needing to buy a 6,000+ lb. vehicle for
my business, I settled on an X5 with
the sport suspension. It has been a
great vehicle. If you weren't up so
high, you'd hardly know that you
weren't in a sport sedan. In addition,
despite the extra weight, I average a
shade less than 19.5 mpg, a mere 1 mpg
short of what I was getting from my 528!
The panoramic moonroof is excellent as
are the sport seats. The only things I
dont like are the body molding that
runs under the doors - it is a dirt
trap and my pant legs seem to always
rub it and the lack of a super large
cargo area.
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By Len51 on 11/07/04 11:33 AM (PST)
Vehicle
2005 BMW X5 3.0i AWD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
Review
I always had a 4runner which I loved
but I wanted to move up to BMW and keep
my SUV feel so I purchased a BMW x5. I
love it. The drive is smooth and the
3.01 has a lot of kick on the freeway.
On long drives the interior is
comfortable and relaxing. The seat
memory is a great feature. The ride is
smooth and a blast to drive. Steering
is steady and it handles great changing
lanes and on unexpected moves. The
option to drive in the sport mode makes
a fun change when you are bored. The
gas mileage isn't great but what I
expected for an SUV and when I
purchased it. The price was not much
more that any other high end SUVS and I
feel like I got maximum value.
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By X5ers on 11/07/04 10:53 AM (PST)
Vehicle
2005 BMW X5 3.0i AWD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
Review
Nice drive, when it works. My car
spent 110 days in the shop during a 2
year lease. And BMW refused to help!
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By Paul Hyland on 11/07/04 05:22 AM (PST)
Vehicle
2005 BMW X5 4.4i AWD 4dr SUV (4.4L 8cyl 6A)
Review
Passes everything but a gas station
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By Laurenxesq on 11/05/04 16:45 PM (PST)
Vehicle
2005 BMW X5 3.0i AWD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
Review
Just traded in my 04 X3 for 05 X5.
Roomier, better handling, better safety
rating then the X3. Love the xenon
lights. Went for the base model with
all the bare minimums. It was the only
black 05 X5 on the lot.
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By Landmark on 11/01/04 00:00 AM (PST)
Vehicle
2005 BMW X5 3.0i AWD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
Review
Drives like a sedan. I have had the
car for 3 years and been very pleased.
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By Nanlees on 11/01/04 00:00 AM (PST)
Vehicle
2005 BMW X5 3.0i AWD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
Review
This vehicle is the best one I have
purchased and drove. It handles superb
in town and on the highway. It gets
excellent gas mileage for a SAV. It is
quality built inside and out. My next
vehicle will be a BMW.
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By Bruce W. T. on 10/30/04 09:16 AM (PDT)
Vehicle
2005 BMW X5 3.0i AWD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
Review
Wow! I love this BMW! Great handling,
tremendous performance with the 3.0 -
it is a GREAT vehcile and FUN to drive
as well. The best safety features you
can buy! The X drive is fantastic -
what a car!
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By M. Mathew on 10/30/04 00:00 AM (PDT)
Vehicle
2005 BMW X5 3.0i AWD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
Review
Edmund's editor's review is very
accurate! I traded a 2002 525 for this
X5. I wanted more room than the 525,
but really liked interior configuration,
styling, and ride (not to mention how
much I hate the new 530 styling). The
X5 is very very close to my old 525...it
just feels a bit heavier.
The gas mileage has been the only
disappointment, but the X5 feels very
quick and responsive, so I'm guessing
that the mileage is the trade-off.
If you're looking for the BMW ride and
performance, but the size of a SUV, this
is a great choice.
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By b52ethel on 10/13/04 00:00 AM (PDT)
Vehicle
2005 BMW X5 4.4i AWD 4dr SUV (4.4L 8cyl 6A)
Review
New black 4.4,great dealer,even pick's
car up for any service,have all the
toy's,nav.is very helpful,Sirus radio
is heaven,really no problems.I have
owned many SUV's and test drove this
sold on safety,comfort,power,great
zenon lights,buy premium stereo ,great
sound.
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