Used 2006 BMW X5 4.4i 4dr SUV AWD (4.4L 8cyl 6A) Consumer Reviews
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Kyle Z, 10/17/2010
BMW X5 4.4i 4dr SUV AWD (4.4L 8cyl 6A)
21 of 22 people found this review helpful
This is my second BMW and my first second hand car. I was worried about the reliability of the X5 but it's been two years, 44,000 km and the car has been solid. I love the V8 in this bad boy. I just want anyone that may be second guessing about the reliability of the X5 to just go out and get it! No disappointments! I get great mileage on the car, around 600-650 km a tank. I drive about 65% HWY and 35% city.
Beware the 4.4i N62 engine- known issues
Adam, Dallas, TX, 08/23/2015
BMW X5 4.4i 4dr SUV AWD (4.4L 8cyl 6A)
50 of 55 people found this review helpful
The N62 (X5 4.4) is notorious for a valve stem deal issue which is a $4000 repair. For more evidence search "X5 white smoke cloud." This happens around 130000 miles, which I just reached. Avoid this model at all costs, and stick with the 6 cylinder which is a much more reliable vehicle. Such a shame and a waste of money in my case. The car is awesome with the exception of this fatal flaw.
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BMW lover no more
2cents2, 01/18/2014
BMW X5 4.4i 4dr SUV AWD (4.4L 8cyl 6A)
35 of 39 people found this review helpful
I owned a 328is which was a truly great car. This led me to believe that buying a used 2006 X5 4.4i with very low mileage was a safe bet. Wrong. We have owned it for 18 months - and had non-stop troubles - expense - and time wasted at the shop. The latest - It has taken BMW 8 months and 5 trips to the dealer to determine what is causing the coolant leak we have. We still aren't 100% sure - but now they think the heads will need to be replaced - or perhaps the entire engine. $25K wasted on this vehicle. I'll never buy BMW again. The ultimate driving machine - for driving to the shop.
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g1adi80r, Houston, TX, 06/15/2015
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BMW X5 4.4i 4dr SUV AWD (4.4L 8cyl 6A)
26 of 30 people found this review helpful
BMW X5 is an excellent SUV... when it's new. When it gets older, it's got all sorts of problems, both big and small. AVOID this vehicle. Problems include cooling system leak and airbag sensor (below driver's seat) that failed and which may (or may not) prevent airbag from deploying during accident. Repairs are very expensive.
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Is this really a BMW
Jack Bruce, 05/31/2006
BMW X5 4.4i 4dr SUV AWD (4.4L 8cyl 6A)
31 of 37 people found this review helpful
This 06 X-5 was a replacement for a "Lemon" 05 of exact color, type and equipment,I think they just swapped plates on the vehicle. The 05 had a bad transmission and sunroof both of which were finally replaced after five months of disgusting arguments. The 06 still had the same problems, those being transmission that didn't know what gear it wanted to be in and a sunroof that leaked and would not close as it was designed to. I have owned seven BMWs and generally thought they were some of the best cars built, this was also my third X-5, but definitely my last. I could go on and on with the problems but there is not enough room in this review. Stay away from this vehicle it is not worth it.