Used 2006 BMW X5 SUV Consumer Reviews
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Beware the 4.4i N62 engine- known issues
Adam, 08/23/2015
2006 BMW X5 4.4i 4dr SUV AWD (4.4L 8cyl 6A)
48 of 53 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
2006 BMW X5 4.4i 4dr SUV AWD (4.4L 8cyl 6A)
34 of 38 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.
X5, The Other Side Of SUV`s
Diego, 10/04/2005
2006 BMW X5 4.8is 4dr SUV AWD (4.8L 8cyl 6A)
8 of 8 people found this review helpful
I love driving, and I mean driving, searching for the limits of my car in a twisty road that I have to take to go to work everyday, but I have never driven something like my brand new BMW X5is. It is powerful enough to climb any place I want, and it can go offroad with style too, but that`s not what this car is about. This thing is just perfect for those who seek true sports car performance and need a little more room in the rear seat plus go offroad some times.
BMW X5 Rocks!
snife77, 10/16/2010
2006 BMW X5 3.0i 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
12 of 13 people found this review helpful
This is my first BMW and after 3 months of research I bought this used X5 with almost all bells and whistles. Lot of heads turn when you drive around the town. The ride is phenomenal and feel the comfort immediately. Excellent safety features and you can see it immediately when you open the door which is HEAVY with plenty of steel bars inside. Though its a SUV it rides like a car and the performance is awesome and never felt this on any other SUV like ML or Lexus. BMW is a BMW and its King on the road!
Do not buy
g1adi80r, 06/15/2015
updated 12/27/2017
2006 BMW X5 4.4i 4dr SUV AWD (4.4L 8cyl 6A)
25 of 29 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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