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3.63 out of 5 stars

Never Again

Infiniti G, 02/27/2010
2005 BMW X5 3.0i AWD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
10 of 11 people found this review helpful

Creature comforts are very nice and fun to drive but horribly unreliable. At 42,000 miles started to sound like a diesel, alternator bearings bad and then completely failed. Cheap oem crimp style hose clamp on transmission recovery bottle failed which is also positioned directly above alternator.Dealer service technicians incorrectly diagnosed as having a bad high pressure power steering hose.Found out they wanted 1500 for repair and I towed it back home to fix myself for $150.Eats break pads and rotors for lunch,repl'd with better aftermarket.Brake pad sensor is poor design and you must replace sensor at pad change or your brake pad warning light will stay illuminated.

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3.38 out of 5 stars

Disappointed in BMW

Don't buy one., 09/03/2008
2005 BMW X5 3.0i AWD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful

We were very excited to buy the X5, it had stellar safety ratings and was fun to drive. The problems started shortly after we bought it. First the lights didn't work right. Then the AC had problems. We had to replace several window motors. I got to be on a first-name basis with my service rep, as we have been in the shop almost every other month since we bought it. The quality of the materials in the vehicle was poor as well, the door handles are cheap plastic. All in all, not a very pleasant experience with what we thought was a quality German brand.

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4.5 out of 5 stars

A tank with style and performance.

goosey3, 01/16/2015
2005 BMW X5 4.4i AWD 4dr SUV (4.4L 8cyl 6A)
16 of 19 people found this review helpful

I have a 2005 3.0d Sport which has covered 88k miles. It is fully loaded and built like a tank and yet performs like a sports saloon. One would have to look hard to find another 2-ton SUV that can achieve the 0-60 sprint in less than 8 seconds.

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4.63 out of 5 stars

BMW Lover

BMW Lover, 07/30/2009
2005 BMW X5 3.0i AWD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful

i purchased my x5 used and love it. fun to drive. had no problem so far.

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4.25 out of 5 stars

Good, so far!!

Chris, 06/16/2009
2005 BMW X5 4.4i AWD 4dr SUV (4.4L 8cyl 6A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful

I've only owned it 1000mi and the car is still under warranty, but so far the car has been excellent. Took it on a long trip and the V8 is so smooth and effortless at speed. The car is rock solid. I will use the car for towing, so the extra weight is helpful, but otherwise the car is actually small for the 5000# weight. Gas mileage has been 19- 20 combined, which I'm happy with. I'm not sure I would buy this car new (not a great value and high depreciation), but I got a helluva deal because the poor economy and higher gas prices.

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