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1.88 out of 5 stars

Overcomplicated Undependable 4th car

RaySmay, 07/20/2009
2004 BMW X5 3.0i AWD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
8 of 15 people found this review helpful

Car was back in the shop for carburetion problems from the time it was new. Brakes are replaced with 50% + of pads left due to poor sensor system. Sunroof hoses pinched during assembly and as soon as a minor amount of dust collected in them water filled both front floor wells. Water ran down over fuse boxes while draining to the floor. Now the lights keep kicking out. Rear wells filled with water (behind access panels to rear light bulbs). All the wiring "boxes" filled with water and now all the junctions are corroded. Rear tail lights go out whenever they feel like it. This car is about the poorest engineered vehicle the devil could have designed. Need a Buick to get parts and make trips.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE IT!!

BMWfinatic, 02/18/2007
2004 BMW X5 3.0i AWD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful

My second bmw. I absolutely love it. Amazing ride, comfort and I feel so safe driving down the road. It is perfect for wanting a fun, nice car with the suv (or "SAV") versatility. Handles great in all weather. I was a little disappointed with the depreciation, considering my last one really held its value. Will only buy BMW for the rest of my life. no other car company can come close to their customer service, quality, performance. BMW really stands behind their product.

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3 out of 5 stars

Watch out for Trans Problems

mikeohah, 05/07/2004
2004 BMW X5 3.0i AWD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful

Nothing but mehanical problems since I bought it. Having a new transmission at 6k miles and more electrial problems seems like its cursed like the 7 series.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

Ahhhh!

mrd, 10/13/2005
2004 BMW X5 4.4i AWD 4dr SUV (4.4L 8cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

An excellent vehicle. Limited cargo space if you want to move an apartment, but in normal daily living it is more than adequate. Responsive steering, good pick up, fun - everything you would expect out of a BMW.

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5 out of 5 stars

awesome

pskimx, 10/11/2004
2004 BMW X5 4.4i AWD 4dr SUV (4.4L 8cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Excellent power and handling. It is far smoother than a Mercedes 430 I last owned. The navigation system is not easy to use. It is difficult to program in destinations. It will also not accept addresses at times and wants intersections. The new sunroof is amazing large. Dual climate controls up front and a separate one for the back. The ski bag is great for skiers. It allows the up to 2 skis to slide through the center of the back seat but remains covered. The trunk space is small - this was the reason I originally bought the Mercedes 4 years ago. There is obviously no 3rd row seat option. It is still a fairly small SUV and easy to park in tight spaces.

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