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2011 improved more than just engines

JJ, 06/14/2010
2011 BMW X5 xDrive35d 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbodiesel 6A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful

I traded directly from a 2009 X5 35d (built in July 2009) to a 2011 35d (built in May 2010) and noted significant differences even though the diesel engine and transmission are unchanged. The vehicle is quieter. Road/engine/exhaust noise are less intrusive into the cabin and the suspension is more supple. Highway ride is more composed. The media joke that most of the 2011's 4,000 new parts must be in the engines, but clearly more than the drive train and bumper styling have changed. This X5 feels like a luxury SUV now. The gravelly sound of the diesel engine is just a distant murmur except on hard acceleration, which is to be expected from BMW.

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BMW Slots in the Lots

In Memory of Enoch, 11/26/2022
2011 BMW X5 xDrive35i Sport Activity 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 8A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful

New casino in the city - new to the state - slot machine - I sat next to plenty of losers and those who sat next to me could say the same - but one time I sat next to guy from Iraq and he hit the mega jackpot of 26000 bucks - and he says to me - what does this mean - and I said "You better ask for armed guard for your walk back to your car. --- Point is - every car is different - I bought my premium sport activity used in 2015 - after I traded a dodge hemi truck for a cadillac srx and found out --- blind spots blind spots - this bmw had just come on the lot to where I had bought the cad - so with some cash I drove it off = 39000 bucks have put 11000 miles on - its a long distance driver - helps to have a few other vehicles - but all I have had to do is change oil and take to recall for airbags and got a loaner - bx 1 - gee what a whippy little vw that thing was - anyway back the main theme slots is a gamble as cars are a gamble - and wives too - it seems like the theme of life - count on nothing - accept that your going to lose but hope you will win -- and sometimes magic happens and you do win - I would like to trade the BMW - because I am old - but you see they lowered the value to about 13000 now - that I could get on good day -- so then I take it out and when I am going through 45 mph curve at 70 mph I fall in love all over again - logic wins over and I just can't see trading off a 39000 car to me for 13000 with only 34000 miles on it - and for all the dog about 2011 being a dog - I see so many with 150000 or there abouts - which means - there is more life left in that car than there is in me - it's an old story - had to drive junk in my young years and finally made it and had the money to buy good stuff but was too used up and tired to take on travel adventures and now the world is falling apart - gee where you gonna go that is safe anymore? But back on point - some times you get a real good BMW 2011 - x5 - and you keep it seven years and enjoy every drive you ever have in it and no money spent on any repairs - although I did get rid of the run flats the first month and put on some sport tires --- still does great in snow and ice - when I really have to use it like that - mostly lives in heated and air conditioned garage - still a special car to me - and I am sorry for all you others who sat at bad slot machines and have to listen to my machine pay off with the flashing red light and two casino employees taking pictures --etc - lol

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great car

Sam Zimmerman, 09/22/2018
2011 BMW X5 xDrive35d 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbodiesel 6A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful

This is a very low miles , immaculate inside and out, BMW service by the numbers car with mid time tire wear. Front glass shows some pitting, but no cracks or repairs. Incredible tow vehicle ( I towed a 2000 lb. glider trailer approx. 5000 mi.). The car was garaged when not in daily use. The torque generated by the Diesel engine in the Colorado mountains where I mostly operated is amazing. I am fond enough of the BMW diesel system that I traded for a new one for replacement. I traded mostly because I wanted newer technology.

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Sudden Untimely Death

Roger Clark, 05/29/2018
2011 BMW X5 xDrive35i 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 8A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful

We purchased our 2011 BMW X5 SUV in 2013 with 12,650 miles and maintained it meticulously to approximately 95,000 miles when the engine had a total catastrophic failure in Long Boat Key, Florida. The vehicle was towed initially to a BMW repair shop (Tuffy's - kudos to them) and then BMW of Sarasota where it sits today. Total catastrophic failure (suddenly wheels locked, engine died, could not be restarted) was completely unexpected for a well maintained luxury vehicle with only 95,000 miles.

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Maintenance NIGHTMARE!!!

Chris - FL, 03/01/2018
2011 BMW X5 xDrive35i Premium 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 8A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful

List is long, over $18k is OEM part failures. Only one item (because it was under a factory recall was the $11,000 transmission). My favorite is when I start to describe the problem and the service manager finishes my statement with the issue and has a quote to repair it before he ends his statement. What a joke! I moved away from the dealer and to a certified aftermarket service shop. They are not much better. General where and tear items I understand, however to get too those general where and tear items, like a oil pump seal ($35) fixed for $700 or shock/strut mount bushings ($118 pr) $2100 because of the dis-assembly required is BS. I have had friends, quite a few actually who like the car, looked into them and were actually going to buy them until I gave them my list of repairs. Not one purchased. I feel in doing so I am doing a customer service for them every single time. All I do is lay out my receipt book, the feedback on the issues I get in writing from the "customer" service managers and lead techs and let BMW do their own sales pitch.

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