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By beemerx5 on 01/11/12 09:38 AM (PST)
Vehicle
2008 BMW X5 3.0si 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl 6A)
Review
We bought an '08 X5 6 cyl in Oct/2011 w/ a little over 48k miles, had it serviced while still under warranty, cracked air-intake boot replaced, faulty left mirror adj switch replaced, oil-gasket leak repaired & new brake pads & sensors replaced on all 4 - all warranty work. Then in Jan/2012 the elec water pump failed causing eng over-heat & the car automatically forced my wife to slow down. This, in itself to me, is quite dangerous, depending on what sort of traffic one might be in when this occurs.
At the time, the car had just past 50k miles by 200 miles. We still got a free tow (under warranty) & BMW did pay for the water pump part, but not the pricy labor involved. This is our 1st BMW.
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By marc1959 on 12/14/11 21:13 PM (PST)
Vehicle
2008 BMW X5 3.0si 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl 6A)
Review
WOW "" I had a 2005 X5
That was the best car I ever owned
But when I bought into this piece of plastic crap very poor qualiyt all the way around
what did they to' what was a mastered car. I can't wait to trade back to an 05 06
no power poor sound system
And a flawed I drive
I have a 6 cy but the car thinks it's a v12 very
poor on gas
I will cost me 15 K loss But I will be back to an 05 06 . and if you have an 05 06 hang on to it my last
one had over 140K
And ran like new when I made my fatal mistake
$ 38K Mistake
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By tcpch on 12/13/11 19:24 PM (PST)
Vehicle
2008 BMW X5 4.8i 4dr SUV AWD (4.8L 8cyl 6A)
Review
I purchased a CPO with just 16k on the odometer three months ago, and waited to write this review.
Thus far, I fall more in love with it every day.
Parked in the driveway, with the 20" wheels, it has beautiful lines and exudes raw power.
Not the best in stop and start traffic, but once we hit the Pacific Coast Hwy or a twisty canyon, it attacks the road.
So confident driving on the freeway, especially in Sport mode.
Kids love the panoramic sunroof, and I always feel safe hauling them in the X5.
Not sure what the fuss is with iDrive- I love it.
Spend the time to learn and you will be amply rewarded.
First BMW, and I'm sold for life (previous cars include MB, Audi, and Land Rover).
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1 of 4 people found this review helpful
By tcpch on 08/04/11 06:53 AM (PDT)
Vehicle
2008 BMW X5 4.8i 4dr SUV AWD (4.8L 8cyl 6A)
Review
Just purchased a very low mileage CPO.
This car is very powerful yet very refined.
Works well with two kids around town, but it really shines on the freeway.
So smooth, so stable, even over 75 mph with twists and turns...
Lower end power not as ideal as I'd hoped (it's a heavy vehicle), but once you get going it's like flying a jet fighter.
Technology works great (for 2008 vintage) and iPod integration, bluetooth, and everything else is seamless.
Actually love the iDrive- it's intuitive and really lets you customize the car how you want it.
Just spend an hour learning it- it's well worth it.
Yes, it guzzles gas, but if you buy this vehicle you know what you're getting into.
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By markie73 on 03/10/11 10:02 AM (PST)
Vehicle
2008 BMW X5 3.0si 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl 6A)
Review
The BMW X5 transmission does not work and BMW America is
aware of the situation and will not correct the problem..I love BMW but the service received from BMW I will never driver another one or recommend it to anyone for that matter.
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1 of 1 people found this review helpful
By Maurice Brubaker on 11/17/10 00:00 AM (PST)
Vehicle
2008 BMW X5 3.0si 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl 6A)
Review
When I purchased this X5 it was great. Since then I have had 3 GPS systems replaced, the AC replaced. Best of all it has left we stranded twice. Could not even open the lift gate or glove box to get roadside assistance number. For a car of this price the quality is terrible. If I wanted this reliability I would of purchased a Chrysler. Kia makes better cars than this. The worst part is that I have had many BMW's. From a M5 to a 7-Series to a 3-Series. This is the first BMW that I have had a problem with.
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1 of 1 people found this review helpful
By grey on 11/09/10 00:00 AM (PST)
Vehicle
2008 BMW X5 4.8i 4dr SUV AWD (4.8L 8cyl 6A)
Review
Extremely poor build quality. it rattles and squeaks, intermittent suspension noises which dealers cannot fix. purchased brand new in 2008 and hardly used. Please stay away from BMW, buy a Toyota spend the rest of the money with your family. Don't make the mistake i made.
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By PT on 05/08/10 19:50 PM (PDT)
Vehicle
2008 BMW X5 3.0si 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl 6A)
Review
The Vehicle has great styling and the comfort seats are very supportive. This is my 3rd X5. The biggest complaint is the transmission. I have taken it to the dealer 3 times for this problem with a little improvement although very short lived.The transmission is always in too high of a gear at slow speeds. Trying to accelerate, the transmission will not downshift without flooring the accelerator pedal which results in a rough downshift after a time delay .My previous X5s had a very responsive transmissions. I have driven the 3 and 5 series vehicles and their transmissions are nothing short of excellent. This is very frustrating and I will not be purchasing another X5.
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7 of 7 people found this review helpful
By Sam Kawa on 03/05/10 02:41 AM (PST)
Vehicle
2008 BMW X5 4.8i 4dr SUV AWD (4.8L 8cyl 6A)
Review
I am a life long owner & loyal fan of BMW, so it is with regret i publish that my BMW X5 2007/8 4.8i almost cost the lives of my family. This BMW has now done 16,000kms (10,000miles), it has a serious electric defect preventing it from accelerating & on occasion stalls. It has been into BMW 3 times for this problem & it is now strike 3 & out for this BMW. My pregnant wife was driving the car with my 11mth old son, when the BMW failed to accelerate & stalled at a major intersection, almost causing a serious accident. We will not be driving this vehicle again. Please note i am a lover of BMW, the older model X5 i had was perfect, however due to the severity of this incident this review is out.
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By carol fries on 01/28/10 18:33 PM (PST)
Vehicle
2008 BMW X5 4.8i 4dr SUV AWD (4.8L 8cyl 6A)
Review
Beginning May 15th 2009 the battery went dead 9 times, always when I needed it most, until Nov 13th & the service dept was no help at all. They actually had the salesman deliver it to us on Saturday night Nov 14th saying it was our problem! It was our 3rd X5 & we'd had with no trouble with the others but I fixed the problem myself by buying a Mercedes GL450. bye bye bmw!
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