2006 BMW X5 - Consumer Discussions

BMW X5 Maintenance and Repair

• Re: X5 Self-Leveling Suspension Inactive warning [lera39]

  Written by: rajackson6 on Aug 27, 2012 12:51:32 PM

  Say, did your self-leveling suspension ever get fixed? My 2006 X5 is back in the shop after less than 500 miles...will not stay? Local BMW service is dumbfounded, cannot get it right...replaced mats, computer, etc. ANY IDEAS???

BMW X5 Lease Questions

• Re: Lease first and Buy After the lease [realgeni]

  Written by: abmwfan on Dec 21, 2011 5:39:07 AM

  The option to buy a new model doesn't have anything to do with maintenance issues after 3 years, which was your original statement. If you want to know if a new X5 model will come out, just track the current generation's production cycle. BMW production cycles run 7 years (except for the new 3 series that goes on sale in the U.S. next spring. That production cycle could be much longer ... Read More

BMW X5 Maintenance and Repair

• X5 Transmission Problems

  Written by: hallwhite365 on Aug 30, 2011 10:20:10 AM

  The transmission on my 2006 X5 has been acting up since just ending warranty at 39,000 miles. BMW North America says too bad - pay the $7K for a new one. I bought the car as a demo, and thought I had until August this year for the warranty to expire. Turns out it expired in April. I started noticing some funky jerking in the transmission this year, but was not ... Read More

• Re: 2006 X5 Warranty [mmiller911]

  Written by: paule on Oct 12, 2010 7:01:03 PM

  The way I view extra warranties, it's kind of like insurance. The only difference is you're not likely to total your BMW in regards to a warranty. The general perception is that you will be ahead by taking that $3,500 (or $4,500) and putting it in a bank account and then drawing out of that bank account to pay for repairs. Could you have something that needs to be repaired that ... Read More

BMW X5

• x5 suspension

  Written by: adamore on Aug 31, 2010 4:34:57 AM

  I have a 2006 x5 4.4 and was having problems with the auto suspension level with the driver side being lower than the pass. I brought it to BMW service and they said the front tension struts, ball joints, and lower control arm bushings need to be replaced. They say it is due to normal wear and tear so it is not covered under the CPO warranty and will be $2,500. ... Read More

BMW X5 Prices Paid and Buying Experience

• Re: SOS! 2010 ACURA MDX ADV or 2011 BMW X5 35iP [simonsmom2]

  Written by: bimmervoy on Jun 28, 2010 2:19:40 PM

  I just went through the same ordeal. My wife & I are soon running out on a lease of a '07 BMW X3 (2nd one already) that we both really liked but felt that we've outgrown it now with 2 kids & occasional family guest(s) on weekends. So since I'm also a Honda/Acura "man" (from the past) we've considered a pre-owned MDX ...but after taking it for a drive and a ... Read More

• 2006 BMW X5 4.4i

  Written by: keiko9 on May 21, 2010 11:33:55 AM

  I have never bought a BMW and I would like to buy one .I found this 2006 BMW X5 premium,navigation,panoramic,cold weather pkg. for $ 29,950 and mileage 49,640, and this BMW is lease return. What do you think this price?

BMW X3

• Re: 2008 BMW X3 [bruceomega]

  Written by: roadburner on Mar 2, 2010 8:12:32 AM

  My wife's 2006 X3 has been great, and one of the most enjoyable aspects is the ability to drive it more like a sports sedan than an SUV! Exactly; the X3 is no E30 M3, but it's much more entertaining to drive than most any other SUV- although I have to admit that I was very smitten by the X5 4.6is press loaner I drove for a couple of weeks back ... Read More

BMW X5 Maintenance and Repair

• X5 Self-Leveling Suspension Inactive warning

  Written by: 6degrees on Sep 12, 2009 4:40:54 PM

  I have a 2006 X5. Yesterday, the Self-Leveling Suspension Inactive warning, like this: SELFLEVEL SUSP. INACT showed up in the Check Control. After I stopped the engine and restarted it, the message was not on any more. I have not seen it since then. On the manual (page 95), ask driver to check to see if the rear of the vehicle is visibly lower than the front. For my case, I ... Read More

BMW X3 cabin noise and vibration

• Is this at all related?

  Written by: pp2009pp on Nov 15, 2009 9:28:21 PM

  Bouncing, swaying ride and this? "For years, owners of the BMW 3 Series E46 models have been reporting ruptures in subframe structure of their cars. This problem was also common in the earlier E36 models, but they re-occurred in the E46 models from 1999 to 2006. These problems appear in the rear mounting points for the subframe, which can rip out from their spots in sheet metal. This happens because the ... Read More

BMW X5

• Re: 2006 BMW X5 ignition off but still running [6degrees]

  Written by: x5fixer on Aug 30, 2009 5:10:20 AM

  Final stage Module goes bad and blower motor continues to run after ignition is turned off running the battery down.Dealer repair about $350. do it yourself with dealer part for about $130

BMW X5 Diesel Reliability

• My new BMW X5 35D

  Written by: palmharbor on Jul 24, 2009 7:02:48 AM

  Two weeks ago I traded my 2006 Mercedes Benz ML500 for a 2009 BMW X5 diesel with the Premium Package, the Sport Package, Third Row Seats, heated front seats, and Satellite radio. After 500 miles I am getting just over 20 mpg around town, but haven't had it out on the road yet. I have started a journal about the good, the bad, and the ugly of this vehicle, and am ... Read More

BMW X5

• Re: 2006 BMW X5 ignition off but still running [steve_]

  Written by: 6degrees on Feb 21, 2009 2:12:11 PM

  It might be the fan which was running. But why? It never happened to me before. Engine temperature was normal and weather was cold. After I re-started the engine and turned it off, the running was gone rightaway. I am not sure if it is normal. Steve, thank you for the reply.

• Re: 2006 BMW X5 ignition off but still running [6degrees]

  Written by: Stever@Edmunds on Feb 21, 2009 2:01:14 PM

  Maybe it was just the radiator fan? Most of them are thermostatically controlled these days and will run (if needed) whether the motor is on or off.

• 2006 BMW X5 ignition off but still running

  Written by: 6degrees on Feb 21, 2009 1:50:31 PM

  It just happened once today. After I turned off the ignition and took the key out. I noticed something was still running under the hood. I waited a while and it kept running. I did not wait for it to stop. I put key in and started the engine again (I did check the engine temperature and it was normal.). Then turned it off. After this, I did not see anything ... Read More

Volvo XC90 vs MB M Class vs Acura MDX vs Lexus RX 350 vs BMW X5 vs Cadillac SRX

• Can Volvo Silver Cross Bars fit BMW 2006 X5?

  Written by: 6degrees on Dec 26, 2008 8:15:58 PM

  Anybody knows if the Volvo Silver Cross Bars: http://www.volvocars.com/us/models/xc90/Pages/Accessories.aspx or http://vparts.dealerfit.com/store/volvo-xc90-cross-bars-prod126_1083.php fit BMW 2006 X5? Thanks.

BMW X5 Prices Paid and Buying Experience

• 2006 x5 v6 with cold weather packge

  Written by: trigger013 on Dec 20, 2008 9:40:15 AM

  30,500 miles, paid 28500, cpo, with .90 per cent financing. black on black upgraded leather, brand new tires and first two payments on bmw.. sound like a good deal?

BMW X5 Lease Questions

• End of lease questions

  Written by: milti on Dec 18, 2008 12:15:37 PM

  Carman & Kyfdx, I have a 2006 X5 with a 36 months/15 k miles per year lease, which is ending in June 2009. Unfortunately, I'm at 41,000 miles right now. Is it true that I can call BMWFS and purchase more miles? And if so are their penalties that may come up when I turn the vehicle in? Or decide to purchase the vehicle? Or is it better to turn the ... Read More

BMW X5 Maintenance and Repair

• Re-type: step on gas pedal will hear click on BMW 2006 X5.

  Written by: 6degrees on Dec 6, 2008 9:01:46 PM

  You will hear the click sound when you first step onto it. I took a look behind the pedal. The join is plastic. I think that is the problem and should be for all 2006 model. Is anybody botherd by that? Is there a way to eliminate the click sound? Can dealer fix it? Maybe applying some lubricant will take care of it?

BMW X5 Lease Questions

• End of Lease Decision

  Written by: duncan66 on Nov 30, 2008 7:12:32 PM

  I have a 2006 X5 3.0 w/ premium package with 36k miles with a lease termination of January 31, 2009. Contracted residual is around $29.5k. Since this residual was based on values calculated 3 years ago and given the current market does anyone have any intelligence on what discounts from residual, if any, dealers/BMW are offering to entice lesee's to buy instead of returning the car at end of the lease. ... Read More

• Re: August MF and lease rate questions / and advice needed. [mistermayor]

  Written by: suv800 on Aug 21, 2008 6:10:00 PM

  Hi, Mr. Mayor I am having the same situation here, I know how you feel. I am driving a 2006 X5 4.4 fully loaded is almost up. Still 2 more months to go. I've been paying $710 per month includes nyc 8.375% sales tax. That was 3 years ago, the money factor was 0.00075 51% residual 15k per year. Alway remember, try not to put a lot of money up front. ... Read More

Acura MDX vs BMW X5

• Re: May '07 Car and Driver Comparison [love2driveinct]

  Written by: chrism124 on Jan 9, 2008 12:58:06 PM

  love2driveinct, Bluetooth is available in the 06 and newer XC90's but only as a dealer add-on. A very large and unattractive button is installed along with the communications module. I would rather have a system integrated into the vehicle from the factory. In my opinion, this feature was an afterthought. When we leased our Volvo, summer 2006, the m.f. was .00001 with a good residual. Our payment is $500 per month. ... Read More

BMW X5 Maintenance and Repair

• Re: 2006 BMW X5 4.4 1st Gear Slows Down [Kingberg]

  Written by: mc330ci on Dec 31, 2007 8:29:28 AM

  Hi there - I'm going through the same issues with my '05 4.4i. Wondering if the new transmission resolved your issues. What did you need to do in order to have them replace the unit. Thanks, Mike

• Re: 2006 BMW X5 4.4 1st Gear Slows Down [maf1]

  Written by: Kingberg on Nov 6, 2007 11:05:29 AM

  I've had a similar issue with my 2004 X5 4.4L. Only during cold start though. Problem started out as only an upshift issue between gears 1->2. Dealer reprogrammed the transmission. Problem went away. 3 weeks later hard shifting from gears 2->1 only on first cold shift experienced. Dealer again inspected cause, and reprogramming could not resolve. They found the transmission was slipping only at that point, and replaced it under factory ... Read More

2007 BMW X5

• Re: 2006 vs 2007 X-5 [harry28]

  Written by: anon3 on Oct 19, 2007 8:24:55 AM

  A BMW used car sales person was promoting used X5 vehicles? There's a surprise. The old X5 was a nice vehicle (I had 4 of them). But I would not choose one over the new X5 unless I was looking for a bargain basement price. These forums have hundreds of posts on the improvements in the new X5 over the old model. It would be worth a look at the older ... Read More

BMW X5 Maintenance and Repair

• Re: 2006 BMW X5 4.4 1st Gear Slows Down [suv800]

  Written by: maf1 on Aug 28, 2007 9:04:26 AM

  William, I have a 2005 X5 4.4 with the same problem. There seems to be some issue with transitioning between 1st and second gears after stops. We brought it into the shop three times, they reprogrammed the computer twice and of course it did not help. Has anyone else had this problem and know how to fix it? Thanks

2007 BMW X5

• Re: 3.0 X5 2007 Front Seats Too Hard [dianeg]

  Written by: anon3 on Jul 30, 2007 1:12:36 PM

  I have been driving a 2007 X5 with active contour seats and the ventilation package since December 2006. The contour seats are extremely comfortable. I specifically ordered these seats because I had them in other BMWs and loved them. Note the following: 1. The contour/comfort seats have better NHTSA safety and whiplash ratings than the base BMW seats. The contour seat backs have more adjustments that help a driver to adjust ... Read More

BMW X5

• Re: freddybb by ms09 [ms09] [anon3]

  Written by: freddybb on Mar 15, 2007 7:55:36 PM

  Actually anon3, I (freddybb) did not write that comment about the orange color of the instrument clusters in BMWs. That was written by ms09 in response to my earlier post. I agree with you about the visibility of the orange color and I actually very much like it in both my 2006 530xi and my wife's 2007 X5. We have now put about 2500 miles on our 2007 X5 and, barring ... Read More

• Re: Brand New 2007 X5 Honeymoon Is Over! [freddybb]by ms09 [ms09] [tcn2k]

  Written by: freddybb on Mar 9, 2007 11:24:37 AM

  This is freddybb again -- BMW of NA did leave a voicemail for me yesterday. Have called them back but not heard again from them. In response to tcn2k's comment that "BMWs are amazing" -- surprisingly, I agree! I do love the 2007 X5 we have AND I would buy it again! Is that very surprising after the experience with my 2006 530xi and the 2007 X5? Maybe. But the point ... Read More

• Brand New 2007 X5 Honeymoon Is Over!

  Written by: freddybb on Feb 28, 2007 1:16:37 PM

  My wife and I purchased a brand new 2007 BMW X5 a few weeks ago because they finally came out with a seven seater (we have three kids). The first couple of weeks were great. We loved the X5 -- it was great fun to drive, very versatile and well designed, the Head-Up Display is awesome, etc. etc. Then, the honeymoon suddenly was over! A host of electrical, software and fuel ... Read More

BMW X5 Lease Questions

• Re: Lease Info. for 2006 X5 4.4 [back2bmw]

  Written by: Car_man on Feb 4, 2007 12:36:30 PM

  Hi back2bmw. Most dealers that I have spoken with don't have many, if any 2006 X5s left in inventory. If you want to lease one, you probably will have to go with a 2007 model. As other community members have recently mentioned, BMW is not currently providing any sort of lease support on the 2007 X5. As a result, if you were to lease one through BMW Financial Services right now, ... Read More

• Re: 2006 X5 Lease Number [rda2w]

  Written by: Car_man on Jan 9, 2007 3:39:03 AM

  Greetings RDA. Here is the information that you are looking for. BMW Financial Services' current buy rate lease money factor and residual value for a 36 month lease of a 2006 X5 3.0i with 10,000 miles per year are .00195 and 68%, respectively. Car_man Host Prices Paid Forum

• Re: Anyone have Lease numbers? [tenet1]

  Written by: Car_man on Oct 31, 2006 2:36:04 AM

  Hi tenet1. BMW Financial Services' current buy rate lease money factor and residual value for a 24 month lease of a 2006 X5 3.0 with 15,000 miles per year are .00185 and 67%, respectively. When negotiating your lease on this truck, keep in mind that BMW is providing $2,500 dealer cash on it. This cash will help you to negotiate an attractive capitalized cost for your lease. Car_man Host Prices Paid ... Read More

• Re: X5 3.0 incentives? [h2fan]

  Written by: Car_man on Oct 31, 2006 2:31:12 AM

  Yes, h2fan, the dealer cash that BMW is providing on the 2006 X5 is available on purchases and leases. Specifically, it currently has $2,500 dealer cash on the '06 X5 3.0i, $3,000 on the 4.4i, and $4,000 on the 4.8is. I do not personally follow CPO incentives very closely. In general, manufacturers sometimes offer special leases on CPO vehicles, but they rarely have cash incentives available on them. Car_man Host Prices ... Read More

• 2006 X5 3.0 lease

  Written by: nyinla on Oct 30, 2006 9:16:52 PM

  in the LA area, just leased an '06 x5 3.0 with premium pkg & navigation. MSRP $49,670, selling price $44,350. 24 month lease residual 69% money factor .00185 (returning BMW customer special rate), zero cap reduction. Drive off around $1700, monthly pmt of $613. Got two other dealers to $43,500, but needed the car asap. LA seems to have 2006 X5 3.0s with lots of options (ie., many had sport pkg ... Read More

• Re: 2006 x5 4.4 [drewmisha]

  Written by: Car_man on Oct 30, 2006 4:39:07 AM

  Greetings Andrew. BMW is currently providing $3,000 dealer cash on the 2006 X5 4.4i. BMW Financial Services' current buy rate lease money factor and residual value for a 24 month lease of a 2006 X5 4.4i with 15,000 miles per year are .00150 ands 67%. This truck's 36 month money factor is the same, but its residual value for that term is 56%. Car_man Host Prices Paid Forum

• Re: October deals [bodotcom]

  Written by: Car_man on Oct 30, 2006 4:29:46 AM

  Thanks for the additional information, bodotcom. BMW Financial Services' current buy rate lease money factor and residual value for a 24 month lease of a 2006 BMW X5 3.0 with 10,000 miles per year are .00185 and 70%, respectively. The numbers for an otherwise identical lease of an '06 X5 4.4i are .00150 and 70%. Lastly, the numbers for an identical lease of an '06 X5 4.8is are .00150 and 65%, ... Read More

BMW X5 Maintenance and Repair

• BMW Extended Warranty

  Written by: haplology on Nov 30, 2006 12:17:31 PM

  I am also very interested in this question. I have a 2003 X5 3.0 with only about 29K miles on it. Warranty expires in December of 2006. 1) What extended warranty options are there 2) Are they negotiable - What's a good price 3) Do they really cover everything that the factory warranty covers, or am I gonna start getting raked over the dealer coals Thanks!

BMW X5 Lease Questions

• Re: Leaae Rate for 2006 X5 3.0 [auburn87]

  Written by: Car_man on Nov 28, 2006 3:15:30 AM

  Hi auburn87. The money factor that you were quoted is too high. BMW Financial Services' current buy rate lease money factor for a 36 month lease of a 2006 X5 3.0 is .00185. With the waiver of your vehicle's security deposit it increases by .00015, but returning BMW FS customers receive a security deposit waiver at no additional charge. Make sure that the dealer that you are working with uses this ... Read More

• Anyone have Lease numbers?

  Written by: tenet1 on Oct 24, 2006 7:32:47 AM

  I am looking for current lease residuals and money factors for a 24 month lease on a 2006 X5 3.0. Also, what are the current incentives on these vehicles to dealers from BMW? Thanks

• Re: CARMAN [tenet1]

  Written by: Car_man on Nov 28, 2006 3:02:16 AM

  Hello tenet1. This truck's lease program varies depending upon how long you lease it for and its mileage allowance. You never mentioned either of these items in your post, so for now I will assume that you are interested in a 36 month lease with 15,000 miles per year. Let me know if you want something different. BMW Financial Services' current buy rate lease money factor and residual value for a ... Read More

• Re: 2006 X5 3.0 lease question [8eight]

  Written by: Car_man on Nov 28, 2006 2:59:24 AM

  Don't worry about it, 8eight. Community members forget to mention the selling price of the vehicle that they want to lease all the time. OK, so you are interested in leasing a 2006 X5 3.0 that has an MSRP of $56,120 and a selling price of $51,600. The 2006 BMW X5 has a spread of over $4,500 between its full MSRP and dealer invoice price. On top of that, BMW is ... Read More

• Re: estimate lease payments

  Written by: bodotcom on Oct 13, 2006 11:05:08 AM

  " would be happy to calculate a lease payment on this truck for you, icanfly. In October BMW is no longer running the special 22 month lease on this model so I will work up a 24 month lease for you. According to my calculations, if you were to lease a 2006 BMW X5 3.0 with an MSRP of $48,470 and a selling price of $44,000 through BMW Financial Services right ... Read More

BMW X5

• Need advice

  Written by: mexibec on Jun 13, 2006 6:34:58 PM

  Of my last 4 cars, 3 were BMWs: '96 328i, '99 528i and '02 Z3 3.0. Last year, I bought an '06 Infiniti M45 over the 545i. Reason: the M45 drives very well (not as good as a 5, but darn close), all the gadgetry works (Bluetooth, nav, incredible sound system, rear-view camera, rev-matching downshifts, etc) and reliability is among the best (the 545i I test-drove had two flaws: 1) a ... Read More

BMW X5 Lease Questions

• Re: 2006 X5 4.4 lease help car man [dpeck1]

  Written by: Car_man on Oct 30, 2006 4:56:46 AM

  Hi dpeck1. The money factor that you were quoted for this truck is right in line with BMW Financial Services' current buy rate for it. This is always a good thing. Now let's take a look at the selling price that you were quoted. BMW is currently providing $3,000 dealer cash on the 2006 X5 4.4i. When this dealer cash is added back into the price that you were quoted for ... Read More

BMW X5 Reliability Concerns

• Re: BMW: Reliability Concerns [quattroporte12]

  Written by: div2 on Oct 27, 2006 4:45:20 PM

  I've only driven X5s equipped with the Sport Package, and the last one was a 4.6is back in 2001. In contrast, I just spent a week in a 2006 X3 3.0 with the Sport Package, and I can't say that it handled significantly better than those X5s. I expect that the new X3 3.0si would handle about the same- but it will be quite a bit faster; it may even have ... Read More

2007 BMW X5

• Re: Comparision [quattroporte12]

  Written by: lexus460l on Oct 25, 2006 7:53:28 PM

  Well I actually chose the X5 because of the interior and the technology it has. The main reason I didnt like the audi was because of the interior. I thought it was too plain and i saw that it isnt a very safe car because it didnt pass the safety test at first. If the audi had an entertainment system, then i wouldve considered it. But the main reason is that ... Read More

BMW X5 Lease Questions

• Re: '06 vs '07 [shap1]

  Written by: Car_man on Oct 10, 2006 3:20:15 AM

  That's a tough call, shap1. You are right that there probably won't be much in the way of lease support or discounts available on the 2007 X5 when it first arrives at dealers. Leasing a 2006 model is the way to go if you want a good deal. I almost never suggest to a community member that they should terminate their current lease early. I just think that doing so is ... Read More

• Re: 2006 BMW X5 lease info [carnut12]

  Written by: Car_man on Oct 10, 2006 3:14:10 AM

  Hi carnut12. This is an excellent time to lease an X5 4.8. Its lease program is much more attractive today than it was a couple of months ago. BMW Financial Services' current buy rate lease money factor and residual value for a 24 month lease of a 2006 BMW X5 4.8 with 12,000 miles per year are .00150 and 62%, respectively. The numbers for an otherwise identical 36 month lease are ... Read More

• Re: Re: Short term lease, X5 [uconn97]

  Written by: Car_man on Oct 10, 2006 3:00:13 AM

  Hi uconn97. BMW is currently providing $2,500 dealer cash on the 2006 X5 3.0. This dealer cash is compatible with leases through BMW Financial Services. A base 2006 X5 3.0 has a spread of a little over $3,600 between its full MSRP and dealer invoice price. You were quoted a discount of $3,500 on the truck that you are interested in, but once the dealer cash is backed out this is ... Read More

• Re: estimate lease payments [icanfly]

  Written by: Car_man on Oct 10, 2006 2:54:58 AM

  I would be happy to calculate a lease payment on this truck for you, icanfly. In October BMW is no longer running the special 22 month lease on this model so I will work up a 24 month lease for you. According to my calculations, if you were to lease a 2006 BMW X5 3.0 with an MSRP of $48,470 and a selling price of $44,000 through BMW Financial Services right ... Read More

2007 BMW X5

• new photos, it looks great !

  Written by: koketo on Jun 4, 2006 3:40:33 PM

  i hope you like , as much i do to me ! here it goooo http://www.autoblog.com/2006/06/04/more-spy-shots-new-bmw-x5/

BMW X5 Lease Questions

• 2006 BMW X5 lease info

  Written by: carnut12 on Oct 6, 2006 11:36:29 AM

  Carman, Do you know the money factor and residuals for the 4.8 X5 , both 24/36 months (12k miles). Thanks

BMW Performance Driving School for the X

• Re: 3 vs 3 [div2]

  Written by: markcincinnati on Oct 1, 2006 4:24:41 PM

  The X3 was never a truck, it seems very much like a 3 series car, in fact. Too, it doesn't have the creds to play in the same sandbox as most SUV's even though it does have considerable "all road" capabilities -- indeed I drove up the side of a mountain in an X5 with the chase car being an X3 that walked 10 miles up a non-road to the top ... Read More

BMW X5 Lease Questions

• estimate lease payments

  Written by: icanfly on Sep 20, 2006 3:52:28 PM

  Hi, im located in southern california and was wondering if you could estimate me the monthly lease payments for the 22month lease special. The car im looking at is: 2006 BMW X5 3.0 - automatic - premium package - rear climate package The invoice price of the car is $44400 and the msrp is $48470. I was thinking about making a 3000 dollar down payment but up to 5000 dollars if ... Read More

BMW X3

• Just Lease an 2006 X3

  Written by: freshwater on Sep 18, 2006 10:40:24 AM

  I just traded in my 2005 G35 Coupe 8k for an X3 Black Saphire/Black. This is my first BMW and I try to compare to my G35 and my other SUV Murrano. MSRP: 2006 X3:$40650 2005 G35:$37500 2006 Murrano:$38900 everything except DVD. The X3 feels like driving my G35 but with less power. It realy drives good, stick to the road and the whole body act like one metal piece like ... Read More

BMW X5 Lease Questions

• Re: 2006 X5 3.0 [swganole]

  Written by: Car_man on Sep 18, 2006 3:17:17 AM

  Greetings swganole. While it is difficult for me to say exactly where the price you were quoted is compared to its dealer invoice price, it appears as though it is around $500 under invoice. This is a pretty good selling price for this truck. Remember though that BMW is currently providing $2,000 dealer cash on it. You can always shop around to see if you can get one for a little ... Read More

• Re: 2007 X5 lease [moncad]

  Written by: Car_man on Sep 18, 2006 3:01:35 AM

  Hi moncad. The last time that I had checked, BMW had not published a lease program for the 2007 X5 yet. It is difficult to say what its lease program for this truck will be like when it is introduced, but it is probably safe to say that it will not be nearly as attractive as the program that is currently available on the 2006 model. Car_man Host Prices Paid Forum ... Read More

• Re: BMWFS Rates and residuals [carnut12]

  Written by: Car_man on Sep 18, 2006 2:59:36 AM

  Here you go, carnut12. BMW's most attractive lease program is actually for a special 22 month lease of this truck right now. You would be much better off leasing for that term instead of for 24 months. BMW Financial Services' current buy rate lease money factor and residual value for a 22 month lease of a 2006 X5 4.4 with 12,000 miles per year are .00105 and 70%, respectively. When negotiating ... Read More

• Re: 3.0X5 Lease Question [barwood]

  Written by: Car_man on Sep 18, 2006 2:54:54 AM

  Hi barwood. BMW Financial Services' current buy rate lease money factor and residual value for a 36 month lease of a 2006 X5 3.0 with 15,000 miles per year are .00185 and 56%, respectively with the payment of a security deposit at lease signing. If you opt to have your vehicle's security deposit waived, your vehicle's money factor would increase by .00015. When negotiating your lease on this truck, make sure ... Read More

• Re: 4.4 X5 Lease question [spidy99]

  Written by: Car_man on Sep 18, 2006 2:45:22 AM

  Hi spidy99. I'm not familiar with the regional incentive that you mentioned, but I am well aware of the $2,500 dealer cash that BMW is currently providing on 2006 X5 4.4 models. If I was in the market for the truck that you mentioned, I personally would shoot for $1,500 under dealer invoice, which is $1,000 over minus the dealer cash. This is a fair deal for all parties. Since this ... Read More

• Re: Residuals on 3.0 X5 [eegrad]

  Written by: Car_man on Sep 18, 2006 2:36:50 AM

  I'm glad that you enjoy this forum so much, eegrad. Here's the information that you're looking for. BMW is actually providing its most attractive lease terms for a special length lease right now, 22 months. You would be much better off going with tie term instead of 24 months. BMW Financial Services' current buy rate lease money factor and residual value for a 22 month lease of a 2006 BMW X5 ... Read More

• Re: 2006 X5 3.0i lease [Car_man]

  Written by: bosbmr on Aug 23, 2006 1:28:45 PM

  Thanks a lot Car_man. Unfortunately there is only one BMW dealer around here...next closest one is in 78 miles away Anyway, I picked up my car yesterday and I love it even though new one is on the way. Thanks again for providing me a great information. I did not get enough discount but it seems OK with me considering there is no other dealer around here. Here is what I ... Read More

• BMW X5 3.0i LEASE

  Written by: margaret75 on Aug 18, 2006 2:12:47 PM

  Hello Car Man I need your help! Please tell me your thoughts on this deal for a 2006 X5 3.0 with the Sports Package: MSRP $51770 PRICE $47500 ($4270 off MSRP) LEASE 24 MTHS MILEAGE 15,000 FACTOR .0015000 RESIDUAL 68% PAYMENT $797.86 I must put down 1st payment and sec. dep. The dealership said this offer includes the $2000 dealer cash and this is the Best offer they can give. Thanks ... Read More

• Re: 2006 X5 3.0i lease [bosbmr]

  Written by: Car_man on Aug 15, 2006 2:59:41 AM

  I would be happy to help you out, bosbmr. According to my calculations, if you were to lease a 2006 BMW X5 3.0i with an MSRP of $50,320 and a selling price of $47,000 through BMW Financial Services right now for 24 months with 15,000 miles per year, your zero down, pre-tax monthly payment should be around $655 with the payment of a security deposit of $700 at lease signing. With ... Read More

• Re: lease deal on 4.4 [mcho3]

  Written by: Car_man on Aug 15, 2006 2:48:10 AM

  Hi mcho3. If by a money factor of "1.9" you mean .00190 the factor that the dealer you are working with is trying to charge you is too high. BMW Financial Services' current buy rate lease money factor for a 36 month lease of a 2006 X5 4.4 is only .00150. It appears as though the dealer you are working with is trying to mark your truck's base factor up to ... Read More

• Re: X5 4.4 lease [roughyear]

  Written by: Car_man on Aug 15, 2006 2:32:16 AM

  You're very welcome, roughyear. OK, so you're interested in leasing a 2006 BMW X5 4.4i that has a full MSRP of $58,000 and a selling price of $51,450. According to my calculations, if you were to do so through BMW Financial Services right now for 24 months with 15,000 miles per year, your zero down, pre-tax, monthly payment should be around $615. The payment for an otherwise identical 36 month lease ... Read More

• Re: car man 4.8 x5 [mcho3]

  Written by: Car_man on Aug 14, 2006 4:58:48 AM

  You;re very welcome, mcho3. I am glad that I have been able to help you out in the past. You have good taste in vehicles. I like the CLK, TL, and X5. BMW is not currently providing any sort of support on the 2006 X5 4.8. As a result, if you were to lease one through BMW Financial Services you would have to use its standard lease money factor. I believe ... Read More

2007 BMW X5

• X5 videos

  Written by: navigator89 on Aug 9, 2006 11:34:39 AM

  http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/08/09/videos-2007-bmw-x5/

BMW X3 and BMW X5 Real World MPG

• 2006 X5 4.4i ~~ GAS CONSUMPTION ~~

  Written by: sanjab_x5 on Aug 2, 2006 10:39:28 PM

  Hello All I am new to these boards, but have enjoyed reading many of your posts. I recently purchased (2 weeks ago) a new BMW X5 4.4i (2006). I love the car, HOWEVER, I am concerned about the gas mileage I am getting with it. On the window sticker it shows the mileage as "16 / 22", however every time I fill up (24 gallons of premium petrol) I am only ... Read More

BMW X5 Maintenance and Repair

• 2006 X5 4.4i ~~ GAS CONSUMPTION ~~

  Written by: sanjab_x5 on Aug 2, 2006 10:37:19 PM

  Hello All I am new to these boards, but have enjoyed reading many of your posts. I recently purchased (2 weeks ago) a new BMW X5 4.4i (2006). I love the car, HOWEVER, I am concerned about the gas mileage I am getting with it. On the window sticker it shows the mileage as "16 / 22", however every time I fill up (24 gallons of premium petrol) I am only ... Read More

BMW X5 Prices Paid and Buying Experience

• X5 3.0 Lease Experience

  Written by: hkhawaja on Jul 30, 2006 12:05:29 PM

  Well folks. Just got home with my 06 X5 3.0 from a dealer here in So. Cal. They are willing to give it close to invoice as the new 07 X5 will be making their way to dealers by the end of the year. This is what I got: 2006 Jet Black X5 3.0 with the following package: -Steptronic Auto -Premium Package -Sport Package -Navigation -Panorama Moonroof -Xenon Headlights -BMW Assist ... Read More

BMW X5 Lease Questions

• Re: 2006 X5 4.4 lease specs [newkidnthecar]

  Written by: Car_man on Jul 30, 2006 7:30:01 AM

  Hi NKnTC. Since you are new to the world of leasing, you definitely should check out the following informative articles that are available here at Edmunds.com prior to visiting any dealers: 10 Steps to Leasing a New Car and Calculate Your Own Lease Payment. Once you have a basic understanding of how leasing works I will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have. This particular discussion is for ... Read More

• Re: X5 4.4 lease [roughyear]

  Written by: Car_man on Jul 30, 2006 7:10:25 AM

  Hi roughyear. I would be happy to give you an idea of what this truck should cost to lease right now. However, in order for me to do so I need some additional information from you first. This information includes this truck's approximate selling price, how long you want to lease it for, and how many miles per year you need to be able to drive it. You should be able ... Read More

• Re: BMW X5 lease offer [tlgolden]

  Written by: Car_man on Jul 30, 2006 6:56:25 AM

  Hi tlgolden. BMW Financial Services' current buy rate lease money factor for any 2006 BMW X5 3.0 regardless of how it is equipped is .00185 for leases up to 42 months in length. The reason why this truck's money factor is a little higher than it was is that BMW introduced $2,000 dealer cash on it at the beginning of this month. Make sure to take this dealer cash into account ... Read More

• Re: Base X5 [highride]

  Written by: Car_man on Jul 30, 2006 6:49:21 AM

  Greetings Adam. I would be happy to estimate what your lease payment would be like on this car for you. However in order for me to do so I need you to provide me with its MSRP, approximate selling price, how long you want to lease it for, and how many miles per year you need to be able to drive it. For now, you can take a look at BMW's ... Read More

BMW X3

• Re: I won't repeat the post. . . but the true is the true...!!! [driver100]

  Written by: juanchypr on Jul 29, 2006 4:07:56 PM

  http://www.greenvilleonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20060729/BUSINESS/607- 290308 BMW could move X3 production to Greer Demand for SUV has automaker weighing options, according to reports Published: Saturday, July 29, 2006 - 6:00 am By Jenny Munro STAFF WRITER jmunro@greenvillenews.com BMW could move production of its X3 SUV to the Greer assembly plant within four years, a European trade publication reports. Automotive News Europe reports that the German automaker is considering a couple of scenarios when it launches ... Read More

BMW X5 Lease Questions

• Re: 2006 X5 Money Factor..... [rstnpc]

  Written by: Car_man on Jul 27, 2006 5:11:35 AM

  It goes very well, thanks rstnpc. I assume that you are talking about the '06 X5 3.0i's lease program. It matters because the 4.4i's program is different. If you were to lease a 2006 BMW X5 3.0i through BMW Financial Services right now for 24 months with 10,000 miles per year, its buy rate lease money factor and residual value should be .00150 and 71%, respectively. The numbers for a 36 ... Read More

• Re: 2006 X5 4.4 lease specs [dkla76]

  Written by: kyfdx on Jul 21, 2006 5:18:21 PM

  BMW X5 lease offer

• Re: 2006 X5 4.4 lease specs [Car_man]

  Written by: dkla76 on Jul 21, 2006 3:34:42 PM

  Hey where did u find the deal for: "BMW's advertised lease payment for the X5 3.0i dropped from $505 per month for 36 months in June all the way to $439 per month for 24 months in July!"??? when is the deadline for it?

• Re: 2006 X5 4.4 lease specs [jefhack]

  Written by: Car_man on Jul 16, 2006 7:30:16 AM

  Everything is going very well, thanks jefhack. If you're in the market for a 2006 BMW X6 you are in luck. BMW recently enhanced this truck's lease program. If you were to lease a 2006 X5 4.4 through BMW Financial Services right now for 36 months with 12,000 miles per year, its buy rate lease money factor and residual value should be .00150 and 57%, respectively. At first glance, one might ... Read More

• Leased 2006 X5 4.4i yesterday!

  Written by: jefhack on Jul 14, 2006 7:50:30 AM

  Thanks again to everyone for your input and feedback. It was really helpful! So I went to the BMW dealer (LifeQuality BMW, Brooklyn) expecting that I would be underwhelmed by the 06 X5 after recently test-driving the 06 ML-350. I knew the ML had some updated features/options that the current X5 didn't offer (i.e. no iPod connector with Nav). Well, I was sorely wrong. The X5 is a great truck! Wow, ... Read More

• Re: 2006 X5 4.4 lease specs [jefhack]

  Written by: hipreck on Jul 13, 2006 3:21:19 PM

  I've leased a number of BMWs and have had a few X5s (currently own one). BMW FS is a good leaser. Check out their owners circle on bmwusa.com, you can link you lease into that account.

BMW X5 Maintenance and Repair

• Re: Trickle charger

  Written by: davidinutica on Jun 26, 2006 7:04:58 AM

  I put my 2003 530 (E39) in storage every winter and drive a 2001 X5 (4.4). I use a BMW (trickle) Charger which plugs into the 110v wall outlet and the 12v socket in the dash. After three winters of use, I have never had a dead battery and it always starts the first time in the sprine. I highly recommend this charger which I purchased from my BMW dealer. It ... Read More

BMW X5 Lease Questions

• Re: X-5 [joegolfer1]

  Written by: Car_man on Jun 8, 2006 4:01:52 AM

  Wow, there hasn't been much activity in the X5 discussion lately. Hi joegolfer1. Here's the information that you're looking for. If you were to lease a 2006 BMW X5 3.0 through BMW Financial Services right now for 36 months with 15,000 miles per year, its buy rate lease money factor and residual value should be .00115 and 57%, respectively. Car_man Host Smart Shopper / Prices Paid Forums

BMW X3

• Nuttin' (99%) but love. . .

  Written by: markcincinnati on May 14, 2006 6:46:54 AM

  Month 13, the Gloss Black with Terracotta interior 2005 BMW X3 (with nearly every option box checked) has now, just today, passed 20,000 miles. Been to the dealer for one oil change and twice (separate visits) for new windshield wiper blades. Probably by late this year, we'll put a new set of tires on the 18" sport wheels that came with the car. Love the car so much, we've signed up ... Read More

BMW X5 Maintenance and Repair

• 2006 BMW X5 4.4 1st Gear Slows Down

  Written by: suv800 on May 13, 2006 6:22:12 AM

  Good Day Everyone: I have the 2006 X5 4.4 for about 6 months now. Does anyone know why the 1st gear not accelerating at it top speed? When I at a fully stop, then step on gas, seems not moving well. But after about 3 seconds, it runs well on 2nd gear and on. Is it the problem with the 1st gear? or it needs a new updated firmware? Thanks William ... Read More

BMW X3

• Is the 2006 X3 a "Chick Car?"

  Written by: blackx3 on Apr 29, 2006 11:46:20 PM

  Just leased an '06 X3 black on black - love the car. My last car was a new black on black BMW 325i. Before that a new Jeep Wrangler. Before that a used black on tan '86 BMW 325es before that a used burgundy on tan BMW '78 320. I'm a single, straight guy. Is the X3 I just leased a "chick car?" I've read reviews that place it as a ... Read More

• Re: Order Date Question [rfrith]

  Written by: markcincinnati on Apr 17, 2006 12:11:34 PM

  According to my dealer contact the 3.0 will soldier on at 225HP -- something about needing to wait for the 255HP X5 version to be "first" so that there is no "market confusion," as there must almost certainly be now what with the X3 3.0 when compared to the X5 3.0. The X5, particularly because of the dashboard, comes off as a "more premium and upscale" vehicle. Yet, with the dressier ... Read More

BMW X5 Lease Questions

• BMW X5 4.8 PRICE

  Written by: alexanderz on Apr 11, 2006 8:22:29 AM

  Can you guys post some of the leasing prices on 2006 4.8's? thanks

• Re: BMW X5: Lease Questions [kyfdx]

  Written by: alexanderv2 on Apr 6, 2006 6:20:00 PM

  Hello kyfdx, Can you please help me calculate the correct lease payment for the following vehicle: 2006 X5 3.0 MSRP $50,420 selling price $47,175 term 36 months/36k miles security deposit $625 money factor 0.0010 residual value 59% Thanks again...AlexanderV2

• Re: X5 4.4 [tuthill]

  Written by: Car_man on Apr 2, 2006 9:41:22 AM

  Hello tuthill. If you were to lease a 2006 BMW X5 4.4 through BMW Financial Services right now for up to 42 months, its buy rate lease money factor should be .00100 with the payment of a security deposit equivalent to your truck's monthly payment rounded up to the nearest $50 increment and .00115 without the security deposit. Car_man Host Smart Shopper / Prices Paid Forums

• Re: Is this a good deal? [gr8nrg]

  Written by: Car_man on Apr 2, 2006 9:16:13 AM

  Hi gr8nrg. All banks that lease vehicles charge consumers a bank fee (also known as an acquisition fee). BMW Financial Services' base acquisition fee is currently $625. This money goes directly to BMW FS and your dealer does not profit from it or have tha ability to waive it. Well, technically they can waive it in exchange for an increase of .00035 in the money factor that is used to calculate ... Read More

• Re: BMW X5: Lease Questions [kyfdx]

  Written by: alexanderv2 on Mar 25, 2006 10:44:53 PM

  Thanks kyfdx! I will post the selling price question in that forum. Can you tell what the lease payment would be on a 2006 X5 3.0, 36 months/36,000 miles. I plan to pay a security deposit of $625. MSRP of $51,000. Selling price of $47,500. Money factor of 0.0010(with security deposit) If possible, please include details of how this number is calculated. Thanks...AlexanderV2

BMW X3

• Re: 2007 News [timmboj]

  Written by: markcincinnati on Feb 28, 2006 12:51:27 PM

  Continuous improvements happen, er, continuously. Do not hold your breath for the 3.0 255HP engine in MY or CY 2006, my best guess. The X3 is "the new" body style -- third year is 2006. Although the painted bumpers, etc, are a pleasant trim update, I had hoped for a new dash replacing the coarse grained current version. The improvements are all the invisible ones for 2006 from what I can ... Read More

• Re: X3 [mpt1123]

  Written by: markcincinnati on Feb 23, 2006 6:33:45 PM

  The X5 is, in several aspects and respects, er, the smaller X5. An issue with the current X3, X5 lineup is the somewhat perplexing size differential of several (many?) key metrics. In some respects the X5 is the smaller X3 then. Now price and actual weight of the vehicles of course does suggest (accurately) that the X3 IS the smaller of the two. The point in all that is to say, ... Read More

• X3

  Written by: mpt1123 on Feb 23, 2006 4:57:08 PM

  Hello : Looks like I'm about to bite the bullet and purchase my first BMW. Just made my last tuition payment for the kids, so now it's my turn. I like the 2006 X3. Haven't driven it yet, but from what I read, that won't be an issue. Everyone seems to like it. One thing I find odd ..... there's no security system. Even the cheap Toyota's have a security system. ... Read More

BMW X5

• Re: Anyone go from a VW Touareg to X5? [spacemagnet]

  Written by: kkkahn on Feb 6, 2006 2:24:37 PM

  I bought a BMW X-5 instead of a Taureg specifically for the reason of maintenance. In order to maintain the VW properly, I have to take it to the dealer every 5000 miles for whatever the normal maintenance called for. I'd then be on the hook for maintenance bills, and car rental fee. BMW has a policy of "If it takes longer than an hour, we give you a loaner". Also, ... Read More

• 2006 X5 4.4

  Written by: rrv2 on Jan 2, 2006 8:22:12 PM

  I am considering purchasing a 2006 X5 4.4 through performance delivery pickup in SC. Highland green/sand, dark poplar, premium, cold weather, rear climate. Do you feel BMW has worked out all the "kinks"? Would the redesigned 2007 model be an improvement although first year production? Dealers first quote was $56K. Any suggestions or comments are greatly appreciated.

• Re: BMW X5 iPod integration [tpjcourtney]

  Written by: dthroop on Dec 30, 2005 1:48:49 PM

  My 2006 X5 has Nav and Premium Sound. Do you know if the Icelink Plus will work here?