2007 BMW X5 Consumer Reviews

2007 x5 3.0 problematic

Written by: Donald Gove on 05/25/2008

Vehicle

2007 BMW X5 3.0si 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl 6A)

Review

My first BMW and my last. At 55k one would expect greater reliability. The cabin has been filled with squeaks and rattles, even the headrest squeaks. The dashboard has been taken apart twice. Consistent major malfunctions, abs, awd, hill descent, cruise, have shut down (5) times in less than a year w/out warning. Running boards are useless makes it difficult for entering, exiting vehicle. The 3.0 lags at low speeds, always needing to shift into sport mode. The ride over uneven road surfaces is punishing. Steering is very stiff always need 2 hands at low speeds. No available option for a remote start due to the complex wiring. The quality, material of the sunvisors is poor, not even a place for sunglass

Favorite Features

Panoramic sunroof, bluetooth, acceleration.

Suggested Improvements

3 out 4 people found this review helpful

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BMW X5 vs MB GL450

Written by: John S. on 01/29/2008

Vehicle

2007 BMW X5 4.8i 4dr SUV AWD (4.8L 8cyl 6A)

Review

The X5 with the V8 has nice acceleration and a throaty growl. The ride is noticeably harsher than our MB GL450 and neither really exhibits excessive body roll. On worn highways I often try to drive to the side to get a smoother ride. I really regret getting the side aluminum running boards, they make it much more difficult to get in and out. While many reviews say the iDrive is easy to learn, I sure wish BMW would add more dedicated buttons. The GL450 is much easier to use to access the map, radio, etc.

Favorite Features

Great V8 engine, 20 way power (and ventilated) seats, bluetooth, ability to change fan speed and yet still keep "auto" climate setting.

Suggested Improvements

At startup, the backup camera takes way too long to come on. Improve the iDrive. Make the ride less choppy.

6 out 8 people found this review helpful

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Traded in the Porsche

Written by: markM=m on 12/06/2007

Vehicle

2007 BMW X5 3.0si 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl 6A)

Review

Traded in a porsche CS for the X5. The X5 is perky but not as fast as the CS. The X5 is nicer to drive on long trips and has features like bluetooth & ipod. Tire wear should be better and cheaper. The iDrive is a breeze to use as is the voice command function, very cool. Great suv but do your own homework.

Favorite Features

Comfort, handling, voice command, iPod/sat radio and bluetooth.

Suggested Improvements

2 out 6 people found this review helpful

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Grand Slam

Written by: Jim on 10/30/2007

Vehicle

2007 BMW X5 3.0si 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl 6A)

Review

Our X5 is a real winner with its good looks, surprising good gas mileage with average of 21+ on our very first trip, great handling and well thought out design. If I can't drive our 530Xi, I want to be behind the wheel of this vehicle. Comfort and heated seats are a must. The iDrive is easy; get over it.

Favorite Features

Comfort seats and external styling.

Suggested Improvements

Keep working on perfection BMW; you made great strides with this beauty.

14 out 19 people found this review helpful

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Stay away from the X5 go for the MDX

Written by: Gordon on 10/29/2007

Vehicle

2007 BMW X5 4.8i 4dr SUV AWD (4.8L 8cyl 6A)

Review

My loaded X5 has 14000 miles . Week 1, faulty oil line, spent 1 week at the dealer. 1 month later computer crash, 4 more days at the dealer. This month transmission failure ,1 more week at dealer. Now I am told that I need new tires for 2500.00. Yes the x5 is fun to drive and great looking but is not worth the price tag. Just bought my wife loaded 2007 MDX for 20000.00 less than the X5. It might not be the high performance machine but it has not been back to the dealer and it really has better options. Stay away from the X5.

Favorite Features

Fun to drive, handles well. Like the high performance with the room.

Suggested Improvements

The iDrive is a pain. The navigation through radio etc. is a pain.

21 out 29 people found this review helpful

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BMW X5

Written by: Alan Zorzi on 09/06/2007

Vehicle

2007 BMW X5 3.0si 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl 6A)

Review

We have had our X5 for over a week now and we love it. After reading reviews I was a bit nervous with iDrive. However, it takes about an hour to master. We really love everything about our X5 and would recommend this vechicle to anyone interested. The only problem is we do not want to stop driving it. It is truly fun to drive!

Favorite Features

The iDrive, 6 speed manual transmission or sport automatic. Eye catching looks.

Suggested Improvements

Better gas rating for city.

14 out 22 people found this review helpful

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Problem with A/C blower motor

Written by: J. Yau on 09/05/2007

Vehicle

2007 BMW X5 3.0si 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl 6A)

Review

For those new owners of a BMW X5 3.0si, there are several units with a problem with the A/C blower motor. If you have heard a grinding noise coming from the inside of the A/C vents, you have it! The part is in back order. If you haven't heard the noise, contact your dealer and ask if your car has the problem. Pray that your dealer is honest and will tell you the truth. Very, very frustrated with the brand. A $60K should be flawless.

Favorite Features

Style and color.

Suggested Improvements

Power, iDrive, comfort, 3 row seat.

22 out 23 people found this review helpful

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Best SUV in Class

Written by: Best SUV in Class on 09/01/2007

Vehicle

2007 BMW X5 3.0si 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl 6A)

Review

I love this car the ride is smooth, performance is outstanding. I have one word for this car, The Ultimate Driving Machine!!

Favorite Features

Everything.

Suggested Improvements

None.

3 out 25 people found this review helpful

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BMW X5 exceeds SUV expectations

Written by: david on 08/26/2007

Vehicle

2007 BMW X5 3.0si 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl 6A)

Review

Drives and handles superbly in comparison to the Mercedes ML350 and Lexus GX470. More features like run flat tires, xenon headlamps, etc., are standard equipment but on the others they are options; nicer looking and zero cost maintenance warranty, the kind of warranty you used to be able to get with a Mercedes.

Favorite Features

Active drive and iDrive. Once you understand iDrive it is the same as when you first came in contact with a PC... foreign at first but now you cannot imagine living without a PC and the same applies to iDrive.

Suggested Improvements

Diesel versions (6&8 cylinder), more wheel sizes/rim choices.

7 out 10 people found this review helpful

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4th one is not a charm!

Written by: bill jones on 08/20/2007

Vehicle

2007 BMW X5 3.0si 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl 6A)

Review

This is my 4th BMW X5 and the first one I am not in love with. The interior is noisy. The transmission does not seem as responsive as previous models. The sport seats are not comfortable. The iDrive is very buggy. Has been in the shop several times already. My previous X5s never saw the shop once except for an oil change. Will try to sell this one. Kind of disappointed since for the last 10 years every car I have owned has been a BMW.

Favorite Features

Style and handling when compared to other SUVs but a setback when compared to previous X5s.

Suggested Improvements

Very uncomfortable seats. Noise in the interior, transmission responsiveness, cabin design - my left knee rubs on the door, first time ever problem in a BMW. iDrive.

32 out 36 people found this review helpful

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