Used 2008 BMW X5 3.0si 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl 6A) Consumer Reviews
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After having two X3s we now have an X5
dfrith, 12/15/2007
BMW X5 3.0si 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl 6A)
26 of 29 people found this review helpful
While the X5 at first seems a little pricey it's standard features make the price much easier to swallow. Xenon headlights, normally about $800 on some BMWs are standard as is a 205 watt sound system with 12 speakers including 2 sub-woofers. Also standard is an alarm system that cost as much as $500 on an X3. Add the fact that all X5s come with BMW's great ZF (German made) automatic transmission rather than the GM6 (French made) transmission found in the X3 and you've pretty much talked yourself into paying a little more. I'll admit that the mileage won't be quite as good as the X3 but the ride is wonderful with only a little roughness noted over the most bumpy of roads.
worst car I've ever owned
Lisa, Baldwinsville, NY, 03/25/2016
BMW X5 3.0si 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl 6A)
13 of 14 people found this review helpful
worst car I've ever owned. I had this car for 1 year & 4 month . The 1st month I owned my car I had to fix the thermostat & water pump. Then after that month the wiper motor went. I've never been able to truly drive my car any long distance for fear of it breaking down. I've replaced the Sparks plugs and all the cylinders because the car would spit , sputter & shake. My engine light constantly comes on. Now I know why changed owners so many times. Biggest piece of crap.
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City Engineer, 04/13/2009
BMW X5 3.0si 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl 6A)
13 of 14 people found this review helpful
Bought brand new, June, 2008. Two months later the motor on the A/C blower failed. Three months after that the fuel pump failed and left me stranded on a busy highway. Six months later the transmission failed while on a family vacation. BMW highway assistance is worthless. You get put on hold for 5-15 minutes (if they answer at all) then are told they can send a tow truck within 1 1/2 hours. Overall a disappointing experience for an expensive vehicle.
Second Thoughts
Maurice Brubaker, 11/17/2010
BMW X5 3.0si 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl 6A)
10 of 11 people found this review helpful
When I purchased this X5 it was great. Since then I have had 3 GPS systems replaced, the AC replaced. Best of all it has left we stranded twice. Could not even open the lift gate or glove box to get roadside assistance number. For a car of this price the quality is terrible. If I wanted this reliability I would of purchased a Chrysler. Kia makes better cars than this. The worst part is that I have had many BMW's. From a M5 to a 7-Series to a 3-Series. This is the first BMW that I have had a problem with.
Did I buy a lemon? Tastes bitter!
Jimmy, 03/28/2009
BMW X5 3.0si 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl 6A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
Bought X5 a year ago tomorrow and will be taking to dealership again. This time a repeat 4x4 and DSC warning. Last time fault blamed on us leaving a battery powered XM radio plugged into the receptacle inside the armrest storage that caused the battery level to drop?! Today same problem while driving on the highway. Can't wait to hear next excuse. Have taken car in at least 5 times for loud noise when taking out of park. In December Parking Brake would not disengage while 700 miles from home. BMW Assist could not tell us how to manually disengage brake but wanted to drag it onto a flatbed. Dealer told us how. Start-Off Assist jerks back on flat ground!! This is normal? Otherwise great car.