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4.5 out of 5 stars

Driving's a pleasure

mlnelsen, 03/30/2004
2004 BMW X5 3.0i AWD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
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First BMW experience. Pros, Handling of the SUV is excellent. Great feel for the road and decent acceleration for a heavy vehicle. Cons, Accelerator pedal has a mushy feel. We were told it is because it is electronically controlled, not physically. Just need to get used to it. It is not one of the positive features of this vehicle.

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5 out of 5 stars

My 2nd BMW, 1st X5

Bigjim, 04/03/2004
2004 BMW X5 4.4i AWD 4dr SUV (4.4L 8cyl 6A)
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Happy I waited for the improved new 4.4 engine, X-drive system and 6 speed auto transmission. Gas mileage has been a very pleasant surprise at average 19 mpg in the city and 22-24 mpg on the highway.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

Great Car

Kaefer324, 12/02/2003
2004 BMW X5 3.0i AWD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
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Beautiful car that handles like a 5- Series. Great ride. Luxurious, sporty, safe, and practical. I love the thing.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

Buy it for the tax benefit

dogdoc, 12/21/2003
2004 BMW X5 4.4i AWD 4dr SUV (4.4L 8cyl 6A)
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The X-5 is clearly the best handling SUV, has all the BMW virtues (without the awful IDrive) and in 04 reasonable gas mileage. But the car is not as comfortable as a comparable sedan, and doesn't carry as much asthe new X-3! Consider the X5 a personal luxury vehicle that is stiffer and less comfortable than the comparable sedans but because its GVWR exceeds 6000 lbs, it will get you a helluva tax break if it is a business vehicle. If you are spending after tax dollars you should look elsewhere (e.g. the RX330 is much more comfortable and holds a LOT more stuff). Check with your accountant before buying!

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4.88 out of 5 stars

one of the best machine

buk, 04/12/2004
2004 BMW X5 3.0i AWD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
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the X5 is a very advance suv compare to other brand is the most luxirious car and best perfomance in quality

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4.88 out of 5 stars

I LOVE THIS CAR!!!!

Blondie01324, 04/12/2004
2004 BMW X5 3.0i AWD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
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I think this car is the best car built!!! It is a perfect family car yet still has that sporty look to it. It is a perfect road trip car just pile a bunch of people into it and your set to drive for hours. If your planning on buying this car DO IT!!!! It is the greatest thing.

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5 out of 5 stars

BMW X5 4.4

gussy, 12/27/2003
2004 BMW X5 4.4i AWD 4dr SUV (4.4L 8cyl 6A)
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Great, the pick up is out of this world. This truck is smarter than most people I know.

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5 out of 5 stars

Imitated but not yet duplicated!

BMW LOVER, 04/16/2004
2004 BMW X5 3.0i AWD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
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For the $$, you get, "the smile factor". It gives you peep, comfort, safety and surefootedness in the snow AND the rain! Most of all it SCREAMS success without "trying too hard!" (Porsche, H2 and ML & G class drivers can relate.) The Range Rover is successful today BECAUSE it was REDESIGNED by BMW. Asked any BMW X5 driver and very few will complain about the practicality it lacks. X5 drivers like it because it's prestigious, fast, luxurious and a blast to drive! Newer SUVs today offer nothing more but increase horsepower! Like I said, imitated but still not yet duplicated!

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4.75 out of 5 stars

ABSOLUTE FUN & CONFIDENT IN X54.41

DIZZYDZ, 03/15/2004
2004 BMW X5 4.4i AWD 4dr SUV (4.4L 8cyl 6A)
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THIS IS MY 2ND X5.BOTH HAVE BEEN WONDERFUL TO OWN.I LOVE DRIVING IT AROUND.I HAVE USED BOTH ON TRIPS AROUND THE COUNTRY WITHOUT MY HUSBAND( JUST MY YOUNG DAUGHTER WITH ME).HE DID NOT HAVE TO WORRY ABOUT US BECAUSE OF THE QUALITY THATS BUILDT INTO THE BMW. I HAVE OWNED OTHER MODELS OF BMW,S SUCH AS THE 528i TO CONVERTABLES.MY NEXT BMW (THIS MAY) WILL BE THE"Z"CAR.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

***** I LOVE BMW'S *****

PARK CITY, UTAH, 12/10/2003
2004 BMW X5 4.4i AWD 4dr SUV (4.4L 8cyl 6A)
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Great car/suv.

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5 out of 5 stars

Great

Eduardo, 03/27/2004
2004 BMW X5 3.0i AWD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
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Pleasure to dirve. We are a BMW family and what we like about them the mostis that they more you dirve, the better it gets.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

The ultimate urban road warrior !

K Yoder, 04/01/2004
2004 BMW X5 4.4i AWD 4dr SUV (4.4L 8cyl 6A)
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We bought our X5 because of the sportiness, the safety features, the looks, as well as the interior cabin space. I am fairly tall and the X5 provides ample leg, shoulder and head room, without being much longer or wider than an explorer or a 4runner. It is very fun to drive and is drives like a sportscar!!

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4.38 out of 5 stars

Im on my second one

boop, 12/20/2003
2004 BMW X5 3.0i AWD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
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The first one I owned was better than this one. In the 3 years I can't imagine why there haven't been any improvements....although it is hard to improve, there are some minor adjustments to be made. I think maybe the tranni is slipping or just isn't as responsive as it should be, may need bigger trani. And there are blind spots in the rear, if the mirrors aren't just perfect.If you choose the navigation system... and a 6 changer cd... the cd cannot be put in the glove compartment.... but has to be in the rear.... most inconventent! The back up beeping drives me crazy, needs cut off switch that's not event related. I just seem disappointed with it a bit.

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5 out of 5 stars

Get one

MJK, 04/09/2004
2004 BMW X5 3.0i AWD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
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Handles better than most family sedans, high quality materials in and out, costs a little more than similar suvs but worth it.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Even better than hoped!

chrisg, 12/27/2003
2004 BMW X5 4.4i AWD 4dr SUV (4.4L 8cyl 6A)
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Love it! Handles great, good power, sturdy feel, plenty of leg room. I do agree with the Editors review in that its not a great utiliterian vehicle, but who buys a BMW to haul lumber. Drives like a car, not a truck.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

X5 Best SUV ever

chrismellinghb, 04/26/2004
2004 BMW X5 3.0i AWD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
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Had my X5 for 10 months now, Drives as well has any car, My last car was a 330i coupe, the X5 is just has mutch fun to drive

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5 out of 5 stars

All around best SUV

Bloomingdale, IL, 12/28/2003
2004 BMW X5 3.0i AWD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
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Great performance, fast, reliable and a head turner.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

BMW X5 4.4i/ FULLY LOADED

TRIPPLEPEAK, 04/22/2004
2004 BMW X5 4.4i AWD 4dr SUV (4.4L 8cyl 6A)
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OUSTANDING COMFORT AND PERFORMANCE. TRADED CAYENNE WHICH HAD GOOD PERFORMANCE BUT FELL SHORT ON INTERIOR COMFORT AND EXTERIOR DESIGN. BMW X5 IS A DREAM CAR/SUV GREAT PERFORMANCE. IT SIMPLY ROCKS!!!!!

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4.88 out of 5 stars

BMW X5 4.4

alanmg, 04/12/2004
2004 BMW X5 4.4i AWD 4dr SUV (4.4L 8cyl 6A)
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I've now covered 5500 miles, with no problems, other than moisture appearing in the parking lights. After driving a 2000 528IA sedan for 3 years, I wasn't sure how I'd feel about the switch to this SUV. After 3 days behind the wheel I was sold, and will probably never go back to a sedan again. This handles and rides like a BMW, but offers the typical function SUVs offer. It's luxurious, yet tasteful and not overdone

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5 out of 5 stars

Best SUV Ever Made!

aoninc, 12/22/2003
2004 BMW X5 4.4i AWD 4dr SUV (4.4L 8cyl 6A)
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I have never driven a finer SUV, including my Range Rovers, Mercedes G500, and my father's Porsche Cayenne Turbo.

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5 out of 5 stars

BMW x5

xxanalinaxx, 12/02/2003
2004 BMW X5 3.0i AWD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
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its a awesome car

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5 out of 5 stars

Excellent Car

GREAN1, 04/25/2004
2004 BMW X5 3.0i AWD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
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I love this car. It is fast,fun,great looking, and it is easy to keep clean.Nearly a year later I am still finding things about it I enjoy. I believe I am sold on BMW forever.

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4 out of 5 stars

PASS ON THE X5

PETERb, 05/10/2004
2004 BMW X5 3.0i AWD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
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Car is not worth the dealer hassle. My X5 lease exp. and the plan was to get another one. UNTIL my turn in exp. 2 dealers Bob Smith,& Century both said the car was perfect. I also asked the pick up dealership to precheck the car. They didn't. Finally dealer picks up the car charges $1200 for a variety of small issues. I had a fit, called up BMW,they then came up with an enitrely different list but still 1,200! If known, I could have repaired all items for alot less. I tried resolveing with BMW corporate, no response. They're to many other good choices out there to put up with this nonsense. I just bought the Volvo SUV and I'm happy.

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5 out of 5 stars

x5 bmw

stoneycook, 12/27/2003
2004 BMW X5 3.0i AWD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
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my experince has been excellent. However a frined of Minds mother does not like hers, says she can't see her blind spot

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Good driving machine

Scott of Southern Ca, 11/20/2003
2004 BMW X5 3.0i AWD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
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It drives like BMW; steeper but accurate.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

2004 BMW X5 3.0

hp2go, 05/15/2004
2004 BMW X5 3.0i AWD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
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Thus far we have been very pleased with the X5. No to pleased with the customer service at the dealership where purchased. The X5 drives and handles much like our previous 528i series.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

Well worth the money

LenAugust, 05/25/2004
2004 BMW X5 3.0i AWD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
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A very nice SUV.....and a BIG nice at that. Handling excellent. Performance excellent....Quiet elegance inside even at 80 miles per hour.

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5 out of 5 stars

bmw x5

poopy , 05/16/2004
2004 BMW X5 4.4i AWD 4dr SUV (4.4L 8cyl 6A)
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the bmw x5 is an unbelievable car. The gas milage is much better than most of the other suv's i have used and its 4.4 liter v8 engine is terrific. Furthermore i reccomend the bmw x5 to drivers out there who want a car that has a lot of space and which works well on the road.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

BMWX5

Ann Meurs, 12/30/2003
2004 BMW X5 4.4i AWD 4dr SUV (4.4L 8cyl 6A)
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Best car I have ever owned, most useable features. Holds the road at any speed,leaves everyne in the dust.

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4.63 out of 5 stars

Looks good moving or standing still

Jim Chiminatta, 06/06/2004
2004 BMW X5 3.0i AWD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
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Great handling and great looking vehicle, the ride is a little harsh with the sports package. The only other thing I note is that the paint job is not the quality of the bmw's built off shore.

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3.88 out of 5 stars

You don't want to own an X5

sejung, 11/22/2003
2004 BMW X5 3.0i AWD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
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Yes it is the best ride for the money and yes it looks even better than the previous model. The noise level is also reduced compared to the 2002 model. I got a 2002 X5 that was a pure nightmare, forcing me to visit 9 times to get all the problems fixed in less than a year. BMW North America was nice(?) enough to give me an replacement with additional charge and I had no choice but to get a 2004 model. Few weeks have past by after I got my new car. I have a squeaking steering wheel and a sun roof that wont securely shut.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Great car with 6 speed manual

stooxie, 01/06/2004
2004 BMW X5 3.0i AWD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
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This car handles amazingly with the manual transmission and the sport package. After breaking in the 3.0, it responds VERY nicely to the throttle. Stab it and you really take off. Build quality and feature list are examplary BMW. The X drive also performs very well and is pretty transparent.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

What an Excellent Machine

xfizzle, 06/03/2004
2004 BMW X5 3.0i AWD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
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The BMW x5 is perhaps the most elegantly designed, sport SUV available. The vehicle rides and handles like a dream. It is essentially a 5 series that is disguised as an SUV. The 3.0 is perfectly adequate for the average consumer looking for a reasonably priced sport SUV. The 4.4 is for the true enthusiast who desires the added performance of the larger engine. We won't even discuss the dream of the new 4.8.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Whole new BMW

BMW happy, 06/13/2004
2004 BMW X5 3.0i AWD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
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i used to own a 80's BMW and hated it. never looked at another one for 2 decades until people convinced me otherwise. things definitely have changed for sure. as the result, i just purchased a X5 and it drives beautifully and turn heads all over the place. my percepton on BMWs have changed completely. X5 has plenty of power, smoothness of american cars, solidness of european made cars, looks of japanese cars, and its own class of BMW! just drove 400 mils on a road trip and it is awesome!

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5 out of 5 stars

Awsome

milano-michigan, 06/14/2004
2004 BMW X5 4.4i AWD 4dr SUV (4.4L 8cyl 6A)
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Truly magnificent.Smooth ride as one can not imagine.Powerful engine that is great on the highway and in the city. Fun to drive...one feels "at home" right away. getting 21.5 MPG on the highway, around 15 in town, only 500 miles on it. You need to watch yoyur speed, though ...since you don't realize how fast you are going.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

BMW, X5 3.0

wingersoll, 06/13/2004
2004 BMW X5 4.4i AWD 4dr SUV (4.4L 8cyl 6A)
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I went to the BMW Center at Spartanburg to pick up the vehicle. It is a great experience and I had the opportunity to drive an identical vehicle on both the road track and off-road track at whatever extremes I had the nerve and capability to handle, so I can guarantee it is stable and will peform as I have come to expect from a BMW. It is exceptionally smooth for an SUV.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

Amazing Car

Zooter, 06/20/2004
2004 BMW X5 4.8is AWD 4dr SUV (4.8L 8cyl 6A)
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My mom just bought one of these beasts and then broke her leg so i've been driving it. Let me tell you.. this car is amazing and is the ultimate driving machine. It handles like a sportscar and has enough power to destroy anyone at a stoplight. Even with the 20' rims, the ride is very nice. All the gizmos and gadgets just add to this spectacular car. The GPS is top of the line and works like a charm. Complete genius in the creating of the machine. Much props to the people at BMW for this SAV.

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4.63 out of 5 stars

none

ocsd, 06/25/2004
2004 BMW X5 3.0i AWD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
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most interior room of the midsize suvs

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5 out of 5 stars

The price is right

Andre L williams, 01/20/2004
2004 BMW X5 3.0i AWD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
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I rather pay the price for the quality and service that I recieve from BMW. The car is simple, amazing. My property value has gone up since a BMW is placed in the driveway. It looks good, feel, good and performce darm good. this is my fifth vehicle in ten years, I can only purchase another one.

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3.88 out of 5 stars

X5 4.8 isn't really that great

dania, 07/02/2004
2004 BMW X5 4.8is AWD 4dr SUV (4.8L 8cyl 6A)
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It's not worth the money if you ask me. It's a good car but still, the LX is better for the money.

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5 out of 5 stars

Do not hesitate to buy it !

L. Quinn, 07/04/2004
2004 BMW X5 3.0i AWD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
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A great experience to drive it! Reliable and safe drive in all weather conditions, specially in snowy and rainy days. Fun to drive this comfortable SUV will provide you with good fuel economy (like 400 hundred miles with less than 3/4 of the tank of gas, hwy.)and lots of great times. Enjoy driving it!

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4.88 out of 5 stars

excellent car

ricoman, 12/06/2003
2004 BMW X5 3.0i AWD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
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this is probably hands down the best car i ever owned it superb in everyway i have no complaints about this car the only thing i wish was different was the on board computer it is manual not voice command that is the only drawback but i think i can live with that take care enjoy your x5

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4.63 out of 5 stars

04 3.0 -- Great Vehicle

mch2004, 01/25/2004
2004 BMW X5 3.0i AWD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
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Just purchased in Dec 03. Great vehicle, very happy.

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5 out of 5 stars

Clean

Tigran, 07/04/2004
2004 BMW X5 4.8is AWD 4dr SUV (4.8L 8cyl 6A)
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It feel like a you are at your home. Just your house is moving, it's that comfortable.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

BMW X5

Aldo Andreu, 01/28/2004
2004 BMW X5 3.0i AWD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
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Very impressed with my BMW since I have always owned Mercedes Benz

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4.88 out of 5 stars

The ultimate Driving Machine

Ralphf, 07/11/2004
2004 BMW X5 3.0i AWD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
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Great Car, hugs the road like no other SUV

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5 out of 5 stars

It's Fun to Drive Again

bump, 12/08/2003
2004 BMW X5 4.4i AWD 4dr SUV (4.4L 8cyl 6A)
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After having my 04 for a month now, I have put 2500 miles on it. I can't stop driving it. It's the most fun I have had driving in a long time. You can't find a better handeling or more powerful truck built like a BMW anywhere. The new V8 and 6 speed tranny made a world of difference. The new V8 has a subtle but distinct roar coming through the exhaust.

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5 out of 5 stars

x5 is great

ckmm7, 07/12/2004
2004 BMW X5 3.0i AWD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
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Tremendous front legroom and confort. Great accleration. Nice layout. Unbelievable sunroof. Not enough storage space in cabin, no place to put sun glasses.

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5 out of 5 stars

Great Car

Admir, 07/13/2004
2004 BMW X5 4.4i AWD 4dr SUV (4.4L 8cyl 6A)
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Great car, everything is fantastic.

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5 out of 5 stars

its a machine

mcguire, 07/19/2004
2004 BMW X5 4.4i AWD 4dr SUV (4.4L 8cyl 6A)
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been driving the bmw x5 4.4 for three months and it is wonderful. its more of a sports car then an suv. great vehicle!

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