By NewBMWf_fan on 04/14/08 19:41 PM (PDT)
Vehicle
2008 BMW X5 3.0si 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl 6A)
Review
The X5 is an exceptional SUV. We looked at the Acura MDX and you can't really compare the two. If you can afford the additional $15k, go for the X5. We have had it for three months and it has functioned flawlessly. The drive is awesome and the finish in incredible.
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By LOVEMYX5 on 03/31/08 09:19 AM (PDT)
Vehicle
2008 BMW X5 4.8i 4dr SUV AWD (4.8L 8cyl 6A)
Review
I love this car. It's a great car to drive. Not cheap, but, well worth it if you can afford it. It has some issues with "reliability" - little things get messed up - mostly with the electronics. But, it's fast, responsive and so not a mini-van. The 3.0 is not enough engine for such a heavy car, you have to get the 4.8 and you will be a very happy person.
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By unhappy Jess on 03/21/08 21:14 PM (PDT)
Vehicle
2008 BMW X5 3.0si 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl 6A)
Review
Start with my X5 has only 3500 miles in it, at 2000 miles engine light came, per mechanic something wrong with catalytic converter, failed fan just recently while traveling in freeway a small rock or pebble hit my front panel creating a quarter sized hole, side panel just behind headlight is made with composite or some kind of plastic.
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By tpcc55 on 02/19/08 20:14 PM (PST)
Vehicle
2008 BMW X5 3.0si 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl 6A)
Review
This X5 3.0 is simply the best handling SUV among all the ones I have owned and test-driven. I picked 3.0 over 4.8 because (a) to save $8-9K, (b) 3.0 engine felt smoother in lower gears and is adequate for our purpose, and (c) for a SUV, handling is more important than performance; we'll save the performance for our sedan.
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By OC on 01/23/08 20:48 PM (PST)
Vehicle
2008 BMW X5 4.8i 4dr SUV AWD (4.8L 8cyl 6A)
Review
My 3rd X5 and def the best one yet - have the 4.8 sport, comfort ventilated seats (super comfortable++), upgraded stereo and love it - test drove Cayenne S and Range Rover Sport. Liked them both but they felt smaller inside than my old X5, interior technology packages and the interior of the X5 is much nicer IMO. I was happy with the old x5s but i felt it was time for a change but at the end of the day, the 2 best competitors underwhelmed me. Great driving, handling and comfortable car - can't imagine any other SUV driving better - drives enough like a sports sedan to make me happy and still have plenty of utility. it demands to get pushed and rewards accordingly
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By Joshm18 on 01/18/08 10:55 AM (PST)
Vehicle
2008 BMW X5 4.8i 4dr SUV AWD (4.8L 8cyl 6A)
Review
I love the redesign. I had a 2005 4.4 and there are clear improvements to the 2007/8 model. Performance is improved with the 4.8, but the handling and feel of the road is terrific.
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By Dick P on 01/05/08 11:58 AM (PST)
Vehicle
2008 BMW X5 4.8i 4dr SUV AWD (4.8L 8cyl 6A)
Review
This is the first BMW we've owned. Have had many SUVs prior. This is a keeper. It was supposed to be my car but my wife keeps using it. Great car. Local driving gets 14 MPG but it gets 23 on the longer trips. We love it.
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By Basman on 01/01/08 21:11 PM (PST)
Vehicle
2008 BMW X5 3.0si 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl 6A)
Review
I haven't even had the vehicle a week and this is our first BMW. I wouldn't have considered BMW but my wife really wanted to check them out. After taking it around the block I was hooked, I was impressed by the attention to detail and the feel of the vehicle. I am sure there will be more Bimmers in the garage.
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By dfrith on 12/14/07 18:24 PM (PST)
Vehicle
2008 BMW X5 3.0si 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl 6A)
Review
While the X5 at first seems a little pricey it's standard features make the price much easier to swallow. Xenon headlights, normally about $800 on some BMWs are standard as is a 205 watt sound system with 12 speakers including 2 sub-woofers. Also standard is an alarm system that cost as much as $500 on an X3. Add the fact that all X5s come with BMW's great ZF (German made) automatic transmission rather than the GM6 (French made) transmission found in the X3 and you've pretty much talked yourself into paying a little more. I'll admit that the mileage won't be quite as good as the X3 but the ride is wonderful with only a little roughness noted over the most bumpy of roads.
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