2006 BMW X5 Consumer Discussions

BMW X3 cabin noise and vibration

Is this at all related?

Written by: pp2009pp on Nov 15, 2009 09:28 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 ... Read More...

BMW X5 Maintenance and Repair

X5 Self-Leveling Suspension Inactive warning

Written by: 6degrees on Sep 12, 2009 04:40 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 ... Read More...

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

Written by: x5fixer on Aug 30, 2009 05:10 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 Read More...

2009 X5 Diesel - Questions and Comments

My new BMW X5 35D

Written by: palmharbor on Jul 24, 2009 07:02 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 comparing ... Read More...

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

Written by: 6degrees on Feb 21, 2009 02:12 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. Read More...

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

Written by: steve_ on Feb 21, 2009 02:01 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. Read More...

2006 BMW X5 ignition off but still running

Written by: 6degrees on Feb 21, 2009 01:50 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 running any more. ... 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 08:15 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. Read More...

BMW X5 Prices Paid and Buying Experience

2006 x5 v6 with cold weather packge

Written by: trigger013 on Dec 20, 2008 09:40 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? Read More...

BMW X5 Lease Questions

End of lease questions

Written by: milti on Dec 18, 2008 00:15 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 vehicle in early and get another ... Read More...