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Used 2004 BMW X5 Consumer Reviews

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5 out of 5 stars

Fun to drive X5

Andrew, 01/01/2006
2004 BMW X5 3.0i AWD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

Our X5 is the most fun auto I have ever driven. It truly handles like a sports car except with the amazing X-drive. On the slippery wet pavement we have the X-5 is simply something special, when other cars would break loose the X-drive digs in and pulls you through the corners, push this machine to its limits and you will be amazed. When my wife drives it becomes the smooth and docile SAV she loves. This vehicle is an awesome combination of great handling qualities for either the conservative or the demanding driver.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

bmw x5 4.4i

jonathan 26, 11/17/2003
2004 BMW X5 4.4i AWD 4dr SUV (4.4L 8cyl 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

this is my second x5...im very happy that i decided to stick with the x5...the new exterior design is nice, not too crazy...its got great acceleration especially in steptronic mode...navigation works well, no cd in dash is a pain...comfortable...but if you are gonna get it, you gotta go all out...cant go cheap with this car

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4.25 out of 5 stars

Rides like a 5 Series sedan, NO WAY!

GregM27265, 12/30/2003
2004 BMW X5 4.4i AWD 4dr SUV (4.4L 8cyl 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

The X5 will leave most other SUV's in the dust including the VW Toureg, especially climbing up a twisting, winding mountain road. However, it will bounce you along like an 18 wheeler. Fun to drive, yes; on a long trip though, it is pure agony. Styling, it excels. Safety, that is one of the primary reasons for buying it. Would I do it over again, no way, not since I have driven the VW Toureg V8. Although the Toureg is not as fast, it rides like a car, handles like a sports car, and unlike the Porsche Cayenne, it has better trim, and cost tens of thousands of dollars less.

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3.75 out of 5 stars

Overpriced

jon, 12/16/2004
2004 BMW X5 3.0i AWD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful

While BMW is a well-known name in luxury cars, the X5 falls short. Many options have to be added on with a hefty price tag. Some of the options should come standard on such an expensive vehicle. While there are some problems, the BMW is very responsive with handling and acceleration/braking.

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1 out of 5 stars

Worthless

Julian, 01/30/2019
2004 BMW X5 3.0i AWD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
4 of 6 people found this review helpful

Should of listened to Scotty Kilmer before buying this junk they brake all the time do to poor quality parts good job bmw keeping me from buying a bmw again I'll just stick to Hondas

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