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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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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 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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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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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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4.75 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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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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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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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)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

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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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

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

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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4.88 out of 5 stars

1st Bimmer, Great so far...

X-tra nice ride, 07/21/2004
2004 BMW X5 3.0i AWD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
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We bought our X5 9 days ago and couldn't be happier. We test drove the Acura MDX, Lexus RX, and Land Rover Discovery, but nothing compared to the comfort and luxury of the BMW. The others are extremely fine autos, and the Land Rover is just an off road monster (we had quite a bit of fun at the dealer's obstacle course), but the BMW was just a better fit for us. Tons of rear seat room, although we could use a touch more room in the cargo area once in a while. The engine and trans are awesome. I can't imagine why anyone would want to silence the I- 6 any more than it already is. You just can't beat the sound of a BMW. If you're worried about mpg, get a Honda.

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4.5 out of 5 stars

Never question a BMW!!!

backdoctor4, 07/24/2004
2004 BMW X5 3.0i AWD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
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I actually have the 2003 model I purchased in 2002. I can't say enough about this vehicle. I live on the east coast and the past 2 winters have been heavy snow and deep freezing temps. I still went everywhere with this truck and drove it like it was springtime. The anti-lock braking system and DSC system which does not allow the truck to fish tail or roll is very impressive. However, people who are not familiar with these systems think the truck does not handle well. You have to trust the truck in an emergency. The only negative aspect is the fuel economy, mine gets 13mpg, I personally don't care the truck is awesome!!! If you can't afford it don't buy

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4.25 out of 5 stars

New BMW Zoom Zoom (X-5)

cottontzu, 08/01/2004
2004 BMW X5 3.0i AWD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
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The light reading "Check Engine Soon" will NOT go off. The dealership SAYS I didn't put the gas cap on correctly. Nope! I've tried dozens of times. It is going to the shop soon. Once the A/C just stopped for few minutes. What was that?

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4.75 out of 5 stars

First BMW

lexie, 08/03/2004
2004 BMW X5 3.0i AWD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
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My first BMW is an X5. I like the SUV, not crazy about the dealership. They switched the rims on the vehicle after I purchased it. It was a demo. They denied it, but my sales person even said they did. Drives like a sedan. Looked better with other rims. Great Sienna red color. Only one in town. Have had it 4 months and haven't had any problems. Cup holders are inconvenient. Difficult to remove and replace rear cargo flap. Can't get the garage door openers to work.

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3.63 out of 5 stars

X5

wayne 1, 07/29/2004
2004 BMW X5 4.4i AWD 4dr SUV (4.4L 8cyl 6A)
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Vehicle drives nice, holds the road well, stiff ride, nice interior. Poor electronics, radio / sound sys is so so, electronics are hard to use and program, had to have the dealer come out to program the door garage door operner, he had to call a factory number to get it programmed. backup mirror quit working last week, phone not what promiced (blue tooth comming) don't believe anything about BMW electronics, asume a F150 has better electronics. On Star system diden't work today when my wife needed it. Dealership charged me $50 to program the door keys, to auto set seats and open windows, they still don't work.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

more fun than I expected

Bimmerman, 08/25/2004
2004 BMW X5 3.0i AWD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
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I had the pleasure of driving my X5 in Germany for six months before coming back to the U.S. The X5 handles like a dream especially at high speeds. Even if the rear storage space is a little tight, it has come in handy on numerous occasions. The X5 is reliable and the performance is great.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

OH YEAH

suvlover, 08/27/2004
2004 BMW X5 3.0i AWD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
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This is my 8th SUV and this is by far the best of them all!! I have owned some premium brands and domestic, and I have finally found the perfect combination of style,luxury,reliability, and flat out fun driving experience. Drive the rest and then go drive the best!!

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4.63 out of 5 stars

Great Car!

srobey, 09/05/2004
2004 BMW X5 4.4i AWD 4dr SUV (4.4L 8cyl 6A)
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This is an awesome car to drive. It really moves when you need it to, and also when you just "want" it to. I love the way it handles with the sport package. I love the way it looks. My car is never going off road. It is a fun car!

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4.88 out of 5 stars

The X5 - well worht the money

CAHMER, 09/06/2004
2004 BMW X5 3.0i AWD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
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The X5 is a great SAV. It is fun to drive and handles great. The road is no longer a challange due to my bad back. The lumbar support option is well worth the money. Forget all the other SUVs! This is the ultimate!

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Love it

Bellevue3, 09/11/2004
2004 BMW X5 3.0i AWD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
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Drives like a BMW Sedan and it's great in the snow!!!

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4.75 out of 5 stars

bmw x5fun to drive

deluca, 10/02/2004
2004 BMW X5 3.0i AWD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
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fun to drive ,great looking and reliable

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4.63 out of 5 stars

I Like it alot and I've had three of the

ken feingolod, 10/09/2004
2004 BMW X5 4.4i AWD 4dr SUV (4.4L 8cyl 6A)
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I'VE OWNED THREE X5'S. tHE FIRST WAS A 3.0 LITRE WHICH WAS REALLY COMFORTABLE, HANDLED WELL AND HAD GREAT BREAKS, MY NEXT WAS A 4.4 IS WHICH ALTHOUGH IT WAS AN EXCELLENT VEHICLE GOT TERRIBLE MILEAGE. IF TRADED IT IN FOR A 2004 4.4 WITH THE VALEVTRONIC ENGINE AND THE SIX SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. gETTING BETTER MILEAGE, BUT WHAT i LOVE ON THIS MODEL IS THE BIGGER SUN ROOF, THE COMFORT SEATS (PREMIUM PACKAGE) AND THE GREAT UPGRADED SOUND SYSTEM. tHE VEHICLE IS POWERFUL, COMFORTABLE, QUIET, ALL COMPETANCE AND GRACE WITH A KICK ASS ENGINE WHEN YOU NEED IT.

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4.63 out of 5 stars

X5 in Texas

Bdwyer7, 10/09/2004
2004 BMW X5 4.4i AWD 4dr SUV (4.4L 8cyl 6A)
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This is an SUV for people who have always loved driving performance cars! You will not feel like you've traded the fun of driving for the utility of an SUV. The car has an incredibly strong feel for the road and positive powerful control. The 4.4 sport package is exceptional, and worth the extra money.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

BMW SUV X5 3.0

donrJ, 10/12/2004
2004 BMW X5 3.0i AWD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
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Smooth ride and excellent brakes. It is a solidly built automobile and finishing is excellent.

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4.63 out of 5 stars

New X5 SUV

edgardaniel, 11/07/2004
2004 BMW X5 4.4i AWD 4dr SUV (4.4L 8cyl 6A)
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we were looking for an SUV and this was really the only option with this much to offer...all the american models were out...poor quality and the others available just did not cut it....lexus, porsche and Land Rover...excellent car for the money..too bad they sell them all and there is little room to negotiate the price down..but anyway well worth the cost...

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4.5 out of 5 stars

14500 mi in 9mo.

tom holmvik, 12/07/2004
2004 BMW X5 4.4i AWD 4dr SUV (4.4L 8cyl 6A)
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We have now put allmost 15k on this car since new. We ordered the car with every option avail. Love the performance, but have been to the dealer 4 times!!! for the same problem in the last 4mo. Check engine light keeps coming on, very annoying. Would look to buy something different next time. And this is our 4th BMW. Nav system is antique and does not offer in dash cd... There should be away to interface ipod or mp3 format.

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5 out of 5 stars

BMW 3.0

KC, 01/20/2005
2004 BMW X5 3.0i AWD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
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Overall awesome vehicle with solid build! Nice upgrade to exterior for 2004. Definitely looks like a man’s truck.

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5 out of 5 stars

Impressive SUV

Urama Sunday Emmanuel, 07/07/2021
2004 BMW X5 3.0i AWD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

Peoples recommendation has made me to purchase 3 BMW X5 today,2006 X5 3.0 two and one 2004 still waiting for their arrival to enjoy German great technology.I have been a Mercedes Benz man since 1994 till date.

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5 out of 5 stars

Best SAV on the Road

Brett Merrington, 11/28/2003
2004 BMW X5 4.4i AWD 4dr SUV (4.4L 8cyl 6A)
0 of 2 people found this review helpful

I love this sav, I had a 2000 4.4 and love my new 2004 4.4

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4.63 out of 5 stars

Great SUV

jessica55, 07/24/2004
2004 BMW X5 3.0i AWD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
0 of 2 people found this review helpful

Great SUV for around town and for out of town trips. The V-6 provides more than ample power. Fun to drive!

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4.75 out of 5 stars

Great Ride

knerps, 09/09/2004
2004 BMW X5 4.8is AWD 4dr SUV (4.8L 8cyl 6A)
0 of 2 people found this review helpful

A superb vehicle all around. Great looks with the performance to match. Love the sound the engine makes when you turn it on. It makes you really look foreward to driving.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

BMW Airliner

guykazoo, 09/21/2004
2004 BMW X5 3.0i AWD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
0 of 2 people found this review helpful

Had to order one without test driving as my dealership could not keep it in stock. Super solid vehicle. You feel like you're driving an airliner with it's controls and warning beeps. Drives like a sports car and the V6 3.0 has enough "guts" for this mid size beauty. Computer a bit challenging to learn but works fine. Cannot believe how fun it is to drive this baby!

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4.88 out of 5 stars

BMW X5

Fearnley, 09/30/2004
2004 BMW X5 3.0i AWD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful

I just purchased a BMW X5 3.0i. It is great, the interior quality is just superb. The exterior is gorgous. Fuel economy is ok, but not great.

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