2005 BMW X5 Consumer Reviews

Fun finicky car

Written by: scrosby on 12/09/2007

Vehicle

2005 BMW X5 4.4i AWD 4dr SUV (4.4L 8cyl 6A)

Review

Kids got older and wanted a luxury smaller SUV for me. The X5 fit the bill perfectly. It is a sexy, fun, powerful vehicle with plenty of room without feeling like a truck posing as a SUV. BMW thought of everything with this vehicle with a few exceptions. The CD is in the back, therefore I never use it.The tires wear awful! Can not be rotated. Had transmission issues since day 1, and just had replaced by BMW. It would not engage upon takeoff at times and would feel as if you had been rear-ended when it engaged. No problems since. Would not be particularly comfortable for four adult size people. My teenagers get nauseated riding in the backseat.Otherwise I LOVE my X5, would recommend!

Favorite Features

Upgraded adjustable seats are a must, navigation, awesome power, sensors are great, plenty of cargo room, plenty of clearance, smooth ride

Suggested Improvements

Put CD in front, casette player a waste, fix tire wearing problem

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Lost in translation

Written by: rem on 12/06/2007

Vehicle

2005 BMW X5 4.4i AWD 4dr SUV (4.4L 8cyl 6A)

Review

It may have been a great car. It may have been a great truck. But it's neither. Very comfortable and decent performer with nice interior. Nevertheless, a very busy exterior, awfully heavy doors (watch your fingers), lousy electronics, bad rear visibility, gargantuan gas appetite, tremendous wind noise with open roof, unreadable computer display in most daylight and huge turning radius. Main forte - desirable name tag. Living up to the promised ultimateness - in chris bangle's next life. We are walking away from it for. Thanks, munich, this was our last present to you.

Favorite Features

interior

Suggested Improvements

300 characters not enough, but start with the gas consumption thorough exterior, weight, electronics, built quality and look up date - it's almost 2008! world is changing - cover new grounds.

3 out 3 people found this review helpful

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New to me X5

Written by: steveo on 02/14/2007

Vehicle

2005 BMW X5 3.0i AWD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 6M)

Review

I've owned a couple BMWs before (both M3's)... and have always loved the X5 design. We drove the Volvo XC90 and was pretty close to buying one. After driving the X5, I didnt even have to think again about it. It's still a little pricey for 2 years old... but I think I like this car just as much as my 2003 M3. Crazy.

Favorite Features

Gearing is excellent. Sport suspension is excellent.

Suggested Improvements

3 out 3 people found this review helpful

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4.8is

Written by: mike on 01/16/2007

Vehicle

2005 BMW X5 4.8is AWD 4dr SUV (4.8L 8cyl 6A)

Review

I've owned a 4.4 prior to the 4.8is. The the difference is fun. Knowing you have muscle under the hood is exhilarating. Handling is superb.

Favorite Features

Bluetooth tech, hands free radio.

Suggested Improvements

Touch screen navigation, cd instead of cassette behind navigation screen.

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Very pleased

Written by: jamaica man on 11/28/2006

Vehicle

2005 BMW X5 3.0i AWD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 6M)

Review

The X5 has met all expectations. Even gas mileage - I average 21 mpg combined city/hwy. Comfortable, safe, and cool looking. Plenty of power with the 3.0. The free maintenance is great. No charge for the first 50K miles.

Favorite Features

Seat adjustments, lumbar support, steering wheel adjustments

Suggested Improvements

Doors and tailgate lock when driver's door is closed - inconvenient for loading and unloading. Light needed on A/C dash control.

5 out 5 people found this review helpful

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Its outta here!

Written by: Greg Kurk on 11/08/2006

Vehicle

2005 BMW X5 3.0i AWD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 6M)

Review

Had a 2001 Acura MDX prior to this BMW X5, loved the MDX but it was approaching 100,000 miles. Didn't want to wait for redesigned MDX, bought the X5, only good thing I can say is it has a sporty handling with zip. Other than this I am EXTREMELY disappointed in the vehicle. It is poorly built and in the 16 months owned has been into the shop 3X for electrical problem that they can't seem to find what is causing vehicle to go dead. I would never buy another BMW, and when this one gets out of the shop in next day or so, will look to get rid of. Probably go back to MDX, as my son has my old one, 125,000 miles and running while my BMW is broke down with 26,000 miles

Favorite Features

Sport car handling.

Suggested Improvements

Electrical system, overall quality of vehicle. Very plastic .

5 out 8 people found this review helpful

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OK

Written by: cabinduncan12 on 07/30/2006

Vehicle

2005 BMW X5 4.4i AWD 4dr SUV (4.4L 8cyl 6A)

Review

The BMW X5 is a great car to drive on the highway, but is completely unsafe to drive in the snow, even with snow tires. The rear wheel drive is too unreliable. The seats in the front of the SUV are comfortable for about 20 minutes, but after that, your back will get sore. The back seats are too stiff, for there is no siding for your back, and no grip.

Favorite Features

Body of the car, and first impression on appearance.

Suggested Improvements

More comfortable seating, better grip on icy/snowy roads

3 out 5 people found this review helpful

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Extraordinary!

Written by: Mimi on 07/17/2006

Vehicle

2005 BMW X5 3.0i AWD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 6M)

Review

I bought a new BMW X3 2006 this february, and had a very bad crash in which the car was totalled. I only suffered from whiplash for 3 days. If it had not been for the amazing new safety system of this car and the frame, i would not be writing here. So I made my decision that I will only drive BMW cars, which left me again with the decision: should I buy a new X3 again or should I upgrade and buy a used 2005 X5? I went with the latter option, and I am completely in love with the car! So much bigger inside than the X3it makes you feel even safer to drive, and the drive, outstanding - I have the sportspackage. I really love it!

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5 out 5 people found this review helpful

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Great Choice

Written by: John M on 02/28/2006

Vehicle

2005 BMW X5 3.0i AWD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 6M)

Review

My wife and I purchased our X5 3.0 in time for our first child. Although we purchased due to the outstanding safety features, we have found the performance and handling to be very handy in everyday driving. We are so happy with our purchase that we are already considering a second BMW in the near furture.

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4 out 4 people found this review helpful

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The best BMW I have owned

Written by: Rick on 02/26/2006

Vehicle

2005 BMW X5 4.4i AWD 4dr SUV (4.4L 8cyl 6A)

Review

It does not get any better than the X5 4.4. Pleanty of power, handles great. I have the sports package with 19 inch wheels. It is a wonderfully handling car. I have had absolutely no problems with it. It even gets better mileage than my 02 X5 3.0.

Favorite Features

I like the nav system and bluetooth phone link. I mostly like the power

Suggested Improvements

I would like to see a high performance tire that would not only be good on dry and wet pavement, but also ice and snow. I would also like a touch screen nav system

2 out 3 people found this review helpful

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