Used 2012 BMW X5 xDrive50i SUV Review
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Incredibly expensive to maintain the V8 Bi-Turbo
Stephen Slayton, Warsaw, IN, 09/22/2016
2012 BMW X5 xDrive50i 4dr SUV AWD (4.4L 8cyl Turbo 8A)
Constantly requiring expensive maintenance. Bought with 60K miles in 2015. Have spend $10,000 -- and this it at least 1/3 less than what the dealer would charge. EVERYTHING requires massive labor and parts are amazingly expensive. My 6th BMW, but my first V8 Bi-Turbo.
Fun to drive but have software issues
will1over, Rockville, MD, 02/05/2012
2012 BMW X5 xDrive50i 4dr SUV AWD (4.4L 8cyl Turbo 8A)
I took delivery of my X5 4.4L V8 in January 2012. The performance and body design of this vehicle are without a doubt awesome. It's interior layout and idrive system are equally impressive. Nonetheless, I am disappointed with the rear entertainment system. My DVD player will activate when initially placing a DVD in the player (when the vehicle is on), However it will not resume play … using the DVD play button. Additionally, the DVD player volume control button does not work. I was informed by one of the local BMW service departments that the problem is a software issue and that BMW is seeking a solution.
Beautiful fun and strong but o longevity
Lloyd910, Angier, NC, 08/20/2020
2012 BMW X5 xDrive50i 4dr SUV AWD (4.4L 8cyl Turbo 8A)
I bought this 2012 xdrive50i used with less than 100 miles on it. Less than a year later I had issues with the drive train to be specific the front differential and the transfer case, fixed but continues to return. Now that's just the beginning, it started burning oil literally a quart a week. I took it to bmw in fayetteville NC for the oil consumption test and it failed miserably. They … kept it a week to perform this test to tell me it needs to be repaired and updated with new parts that bmw knows to be design issues. Long story short the replaced engine that's already been changed clearly didnt fix the class action suite that the agreed to fix so now it's over 8000 dollars for the dealer to fix it out of pocket. So now I'm stuck with a high end SUV that smokes if it sits too long , burns oil and possibly the fix could still return fro. What I've been told by an imports shop who would do it cheaper but advised until they fix the problem like they said they would it may still come back.
Transmission blew at 80K miles
Mountain Skier, Longmont, CO, 11/13/2019
2012 BMW X5 xDrive50i 4dr SUV AWD (4.4L 8cyl Turbo 8A)
While it's sturdy and fun to drive, the transmission blew apart at 80K miles! That's beyond ridiculous. Cost $12K to fix :(
I cannot recommend a car that had a catastrophic failure at those low miles. My Lexus and Infiniti are much more reliable. I will NEVER own a German made vehicle again. Who cares how it drives if it falls apart????!!!!!
Edmunds Summary Review of the 2012 BMW X5 xDrive50i SUV
Pros & Cons
- Pro:Athletic handling
- Pro:potent and efficient engines
- Pro:luxurious and comfortable interior
- Pro:huge list of features
- Pro:steadfast high-speed stability.
- Con:Standard steering is stiff at low speeds
- Con:ride may be firm for some
- Con:hefty price.
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