Used 2008 BMW X5 3.0si 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl 6A) Consumer Reviews
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BMW X5 - 3.0i
BMW Lover, 10/07/2008
BMW X5 3.0si 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl 6A)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
Recently purchased a new BMW X5 after test driving Lexus GX, Toyota Highlander and other. BMW by far was the best to drive. The handling is smoothest of any car I have driven and really gives you confidence. The front interior cabin was the largest of all I test drove. The iDrive takes some getting used to but now I love it. I got the 3rd row seat as that is the only model they had thinking it was not a big deal as it would be folded down most of the time, but it also means you have no spare tire and have run-flats. I would suggest negotiating the extended tire warranty in the deal with a third row seat. Gas mileage is ok.
2008 X5 now worthless
Tom, 11/23/2020
updated 05/28/2024
BMW X5 3.0si 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl 6A)
4 of 6 people found this review helpful
Clogged roof drains (I figured it out not the dealer) caused electrical problems under rear floor mats which lead to display and warning lights indicating worn out rear brakes. Not true. Then the I Drive display went to almost zero illumination. Then the parking brake module died..$2500.. now a valve cover oil leak threatens the variable valve timing module. $2000 plus. Only 185,000 km. Regular suspension repairs due to corrosion. Right front door handle has turned to rubber goo from someones sun block.. should never happen. The list goes on and on. But it still looks really good even though the plastic headlight covers are crazing from u.v. Just a bad bad car.. we havent bothered to fix these last issues because the repairs cost more than the car is worth. Run. Don't look back. To quote the Nothern Pikes "She ain't pretty she just looks that way" May 2022. I still have the same feelings about this car. Looks good, handles nice, average gas consumption but high test at $2.30 a liter means $175 a tank or more. Poor reliability though. Automobile assn. would not flatbed it one year on the wifes card, 5 trips to the shop on her card, 2 on mine. Hunk of junk. If you want to waste money go ahead but there are better used cars out there.
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Parts warranty is a joke!
Stephen Loiacono, Ankeny, IA, 09/03/2019
updated 03/05/2020
BMW X5 3.0si 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl 6A)
3 of 5 people found this review helpful
Fuel pump went out on interstate 80 in remote Wyoming 18 months after being replaced by a dealer on a recall. Called BMW customer service to start the process of getting reimbursed for the defective part. Was told it is not covered unless repaired by a certified BMW dealer. What are you supposed to do when there is no dealers within 250 miles. All told this breakdown cost over $2k. Thanks BMW for nothing!!!
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2008 BMW X5 SAV
nyranger74, 11/20/2008
BMW X5 3.0si 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl 6A)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
I purchased the X5 3.0 3 weeks ago. I absolutely love this vehicle. I'm not going to lie and say the V6 is a monster, but it is more than adequate. For the difference in price, I got a fully loaded vehicle. The ride is superb, the seats are very comfortable (active driver seat with sport package and ventilated seats). The sound system is awesome (Premium sound). The iDrive is extremely simple to use and very intuitive. The computer is kind of slow to load, but it is a DVD based system. The Navigation system is very good. The rear camera is awful. During the day the resolution is fair, and at night its atrocious; what are you gonna do. That is my biggest gripe.
One of a kind
One of a kind, 08/07/2008
BMW X5 3.0si 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl 6A)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
This is my first BMW and I'm loving every inch of it, from the exterior to the interior. I can't say enough when it comes to its quality, I would say BMW engineers really did a good job. But the gas mileage is just too much for a V6. Other than that, this car is awesome. Maybe next time I will get the 4.8i version and see the power difference.