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4.38 out of 5 stars

Very satisfied.

LG, 08/11/2008
2008 BMW X5 3.0si 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Replaced our LR3 with a 2008 X5 3.0si. Test drove Acura MDX, Mercedes GL and R classes, Mazda CX9, Toyota Highlander and Audi Q7 before making our purchase decision. 3.0 engine has more than sufficient power. It is actually quicker than my 2002 325i.

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4.5 out of 5 stars

X5 Beats Cayenne!!!

Mike, 05/13/2008
2008 BMW X5 4.8i 4dr SUV AWD (4.8L 8cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Much smoother than the 2006 Cayenne S I had. Definitely more technologically advanced. Owned for about 2 weeks now, and waiting to break-in to about 1k miles, then I'll drive more like a speed demon.

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4.63 out of 5 stars

Fun ride, electronic nightmare

SDR, 04/23/2008
2008 BMW X5 4.8i 4dr SUV AWD (4.8L 8cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

This is my second X5. I absolutely love the way this car handles on the road. It is definitely a fun vehicle to drive, however, I've had numerous issues with the electronics in the 2007 model which I did not experience in the 2004 X5.

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4.63 out of 5 stars

Two 4.8 X5s in the garage

BMW fan, 05/03/2008
2008 BMW X5 4.8i 4dr SUV AWD (4.8L 8cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Switched from my '06 750i to a loaded '08 4.8 X5 primarily to carry more loads (dogs and stuff) to our second home. We now have 2 4.8 X5s - an '07 and '08, both loaded. Great performance, not as smooth as the 750, a bit more choppy but still great for a long journey. Engine noise more noticeable, but this is an SUV and not a sedan. The big tires on the performance package have plenty of grip, huge cross section, work well in the rain (unlike the MB GL550), although there's some tire noise. We switch to snow tires in the winter and the noise disappears. Interior and equipment are great, driver sits higher than the 750 but the car is just as chuckable, with no body roll.

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5 out of 5 stars

Better than GL

Cristine, 07/20/2008
2008 BMW X5 3.0si 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I just got a BMW X5 3.0 and I can't say enough good things about it. My lease on a 2007 Mercedes GL is about to expire. I can't believe that for almost $20,000 less, BMW offers so much more! The biggest difference for our family is that the 3rd row is more accessible in the BMW. We have car seats installed on both sides in the 2nd row and the 3rd row in the GL was difficult to access. In the BMW, the entire seat can be lifted (even though the car seat is installed) to access the 3rd row.

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