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Awesome machine
Joey, 08/03/2015
2011 BMW X5 xDrive35i 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 8A)
26 of 26 people found this review helpful
This thing is a blast to drive, and a really good option for families with one or two kids. You can't beat the safety features; this thing's a tank. The only real concern with the X5 35d is the upkeep cost. If you consider the fuel economy, maybe it evens out...but doubtful. I can't say the repair cost is high, because we haven't had to actually have any repairs done (60k miles). The warranty covered a few sensors that needed to be replaced, but everything else has been routine. Don't bother with a dealership for oil changes. They will straight up lie to you. I had two local BMW shops tell me it's over $300 to change the oil and fill the DEF on my 35d. Order the Castrol oil, a filter and some DEF and do it in the driveway, or take it to a small shop and pay 15 bucks. Total cost for me was less than $100. If we can afford it in the future, we will certainly invest in another X-model. Let's hope we can squeeze 150k out of this one.
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Pricey but Nicey
Phillip, 07/16/2015
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2011 BMW X5 xDrive35d 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbodiesel 6A)
64 of 69 people found this review helpful
I suspect that a low mileage used X5 would be the way to go for most folks. We bit the bullit in 2010 and ordered ours with all of the options. At the time, there was a hefty rebate on the diesel and a tax incentive of $5k . My wife and I both drive it and it has 66,000 miles. Brakes, tires and a battery is all we have done to it. Regular dealer and good independent service have kept the cost down. You don't buy one of these to save money. You buy it for the driving experience, comfort and safety that the Beemer is famous for. We get about 30 mpg on the highway and 24 in town. I had the dealer install the BMW trailer hitch package and it is worth it. I'll pull a horse or big utility trailer with it easily. The hitch is rated at 6500 lbs, but the same car in europe is rated at 7700 lbs. The hitch kit from the dealer includes an integrated trailer brake system hooked into the computer. They re-program the computer to "know" the trailer and lights etc. The shift patterns change when a trailer is hooked up. Pretty good stuff. BMW says the transmission and some other fluids are for life. My mechanic says to change them out at about 80K. I tend to believe him as it makes sense that any fluid will break down over time. Would I buy one again? Absolutely. New? Probably not. Probably get another diesel with under 10K miles on it. They are around and priced well. UPDATE 7/15/2017 The repair costs make the car a poor value if you plan on keeping it. We are having lots of problems with the diesel emissions system that are running into several thousand dollars. BMW has sort of addressed the issue but not entirely, The have issued an "Extended warranty" on some components but the car is constantly in the shop. I suspect the gas version may be better. Stay away from the diesel or buy the extended warranty and sell it before the warranty expires.
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Diesel Emission Controls are the worst.
Lemon Owner, 10/17/2018
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2011 BMW X5 xDrive35d 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbodiesel 6A)
21 of 22 people found this review helpful
My 2011 X35d is in the shop for the 5th time in 7 yrs. Each time emission repairs cost in the thousands of dollars. Have spent more on just emission repairs than the car is worth. Car was in the shop for 5 weeks two months ago. Car is in the shop now and has been for 3 weeks. All work done by BMW dealership. PUMA case initiated last visit because dealership can not figure out recurring emission problems. BMW corporate answer was continue to replace parts! Mercedes Benz and Volkswagon has the same problems with their diesel engines. None of the Germans have figured out a good emissions controls package to meet USA specs. Update: Emission problems continue. Car was in the shop for 7 consecutive months in 2018. Yes, I was without my BMW for 7 months. BMW could never figure out diesel emission faults. Replaced everything, including particulate filter. Final bill, this time, just over $7000! BMW offered no support, accepted no responsibility! Sold it. After being a dedicated BMW owner for almost 25 yrs, no more!
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X5 50i 9K mile whine update
x5, 10/22/2010
2011 BMW X5 xDrive50i 4dr SUV AWD (4.4L 8cyl Turbo 8A)
25 of 27 people found this review helpful
My X5 50i is now 4 months old, has 9,000 miles and still whines at around 2,000 rpm, badly enough to embarrass a Lada driver. Apparently BMW is OK with that. However, if you complain enough you will discover that this problem is common to the X5 50i and the 750i which both have the same power train. Apparently BMW has now determined that the cause is a defective engine oil pump. The repair requires removing the front differential and axles, the front subframe, lifting the engine and removing 2 oil pans in order to replace the pump. This is documented on the Bimmerfest website, so I was not alone with this problem. Now, do I trust my Dealership to do this without screwing up my car?
It just keeps getting better
lessbs, 06/03/2012
2011 BMW X5 xDrive35d 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbodiesel 6A)
43 of 48 people found this review helpful
I had the 2011 x5 diesel built to my specs and delivered in Sept 2010. I loaded it up with almost all accessories which, like all German cars, add considerably to the price of the car. I now have about 26,000 miles on it. The car drives as close to a BMW feel as is possible for an SUV and continues to improve as the computer learns how you drive it. I am tall (6'3") and it is one of the few cars that truly fits me. We drive the car regularly between Seattle and the San Francisco Bay area, and it is hard to imagine a better car for this use.
Nice drive but very unreliable. Beware.
Steve, 01/06/2018
2011 BMW X5 xDrive35i Premium 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 8A)
62 of 70 people found this review helpful
I bought my X5 new in 2011. It has had light use, only 67,000 miles. I have thousands on repairs, plus more than $4000 on regular service items post warranty. The warranty ran out in four years at 30,000. My only complaint during the warranty was the battery getting low in cold weather. BMW did not fix this problem. See the current list of repairs needed after the warranty: 1) Comfort door handles replaced $1200. Flat battery issue. 2) Battery replaced $480 including programming. (Before the item above). 3) Leaking casing on oil filter mount $400 4) Steering rack $6,800 5) Valvetronic motor and shaft $3500 6) Timing gear pulleys (3) $240. These are plastic and whine after 50’000. 7) Thrust arm bushings $720. 8) Hand brake electronic switch $250. 9) Water pump $500. (55,000) 10) Replacement comfort entry key plus programming $500. Tires (run flats) last around 20’000 miles and are $1400 each time. They get very noisy when replacement is getting near. If you get a puncture the tire cannot be repaired (officially) and they must be replaced in pairs, due to the Xdrive system. BMW will not replace break pads without rotors. Front is $820 and rear is $340. Drive Transfer box oil and filter change is $240 Note: 60’000 miles service was $2,200 including the spark plugs and timing belts. The spark plugs are $120 each without labor. The ultimate driving machine? Not quite. Maybe if you are in the BMW service business. Depreciation is shocking. $75,000 to $25,000 in four years, even with low miles. After six years you cannot give it away. My advice is, if you must have the BMW X5 make sure to sell it before the manufacturers warranty runs out. It’s actually is a great drive but not worth the hassle or high cost of ownership.
By all means, stay away from the x5 50i.
Marvin, 03/26/2016
2011 BMW X5 xDrive50i 4dr SUV AWD (4.4L 8cyl Turbo 8A)
57 of 67 people found this review helpful
Bought this vehicle with only 9K mile on it, and by far has been the worst reliable vehicle I have ever owned. Mind you, this is my wife SUV. Not even a month of owning it and maybe around a thousand mile, my low oil light indicator turns on but there is still another 10k miles until next oil change, so decided to do an additional oil change at my expense since BMW refused to do one for me. At about 2-3k miles again, going to Austin for the weekend from Houston, and my low oil light come back on again. Took it back to the dealer and they added over 2 quarts of oil. I asked them why the oil consumption, and their response was it's normal. A month or two, rolls out and the Aux. Pump goes out. No problem since it's still under warranty and your driving on a brand new loner car for 3 weeks, since they were on backorder from Germany. A couple of month go by without any issues and then the high battery consumption light come. They replaced the battery and a couple of module and returned the vehicle back in a couple of day, no problem. A couple of months go by again, and bam, the battery light come back again, took it back to the dealer, they kept the vehicle for over a month this time, saying they couldn't find the issue and when they finally did, it turned out to be a right front door handle, that would not dormant. Happy to get the vehicle back, when I get a letter from BMW about a big campaign(another word for a RECALL) and to bring the vehicle in to the dealer. Brought the vehicle to the dealer, and they tell me that it will stay in the shop for a couple of weeks since it's a big campaign for Injector, Vacuum system, Etc. So again, they kept vehicle at the dealer for a month. I'm beginning to get aggravated with vehicle already and am thinking of replacing it already. But instead, decided to keep it, after all, it's a very nice SUV, M-packaged with all the bells and whittles. Just about 2 weeks ago we decided to take a road trip for spring break, and drive to California. Long story short, we broke down in between Bakersfield and San Jose, ruined our Vacation and cost me over $2000 in unexpected repairs bill. The Starter went out, the coils went out and this is ONLY with just a little over 30K MILES!!!!! Folks, I LOVE BMW, having and owing 135i, (2) 335i, x5 3.0, and now the X5 50i, By all means , Stay away from the X5 50i.
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Great to own new and through the warranty period
Ken, 02/21/2018
2011 BMW X5 xDrive35d 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbodiesel 6A)
17 of 19 people found this review helpful
Excellent vehicle to own new and if it's still under the warranty period. Love the diesel and, over the past several years, it's cheaper to operate than the premium gas version - also get better mileage (24.6mpg). Easy to get in/out of, very comfortable, great visibility and performance, reliable for at least the first 6-7 years (up to 70,000 miles). Couple of nuisance items prior to warranty expiration: Leather seat issue, cracked woodgrain trim. After I hit the 70,000 mile mark, The repairs started getting expensive. $2300 for the shocks & struts (not bad but did them before they were shot), $2450 for a catalytic converter, $800 for a thermostat, $1300 for Throttle Actuator and Turbo Boost sensors (once at 55k miles and again at 97k miles), $600 for Urea tank sensor, $500 for EGR valve and of course the maintenance stuff: $1500 for brakes twice, $600 for non run flat Continental tires twice (got out of my run flat tires fast), host of oil changes, etc. Get out of it before 70,000 miles while you can still get a decent trade in or a private sale. Another option is to get a third party extended warranty before the problems start. Be warned, BMW's have a lot of sensors and your Check Engine light will be no stranger to you - mine goes on every year when the weather gets cold and the problems start.
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A lot of problems after 60k
Josh, 10/26/2018
2011 BMW X5 xDrive35i Premium 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 8A)
7 of 7 people found this review helpful
Everything starts to break down at 60k and it’s expensive to fix
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German engineering at its finest
piredon, 05/03/2012
2011 BMW X5 xDrive35d 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbodiesel 6A)
20 of 23 people found this review helpful
I have about 21,000 miles on the odometer and am mostly very pleased with the vehicle. Fuel mileage is frankly amazing for a 5200 lb SUV. Worst tank was 22mpg and best was nearly 28, overall average of 25mpg. It's fast enough for nearly any situation. It's a fantastic long-distance vehicle with a range of nearly 600 miles between fill ups, and grown-up back seat passengers have commented the rear is plenty comfortable. It also handles better than any other SUV I've driven. Complaints include some cheap plastic in certain places in the interior, an "upgraded" audio system that's just so so, some turbo lag off idle, turning radius is terrible, and you have to get used to the diesel noise.
My 3rd X5
dborlando1, 11/06/2012
2011 BMW X5 xDrive50i 4dr SUV AWD (4.4L 8cyl Turbo 8A)
19 of 22 people found this review helpful
(Previously leased 2003 4.4 and 2008 4.8 X5 models). By far, this 50i model is my favorite X5. Improved satellite navigation system lets you speak the entire destination at once, instead of bit-by-bit, and is usually accurate. Sound system has both an equalizer and surround sound. Excellent back-up camera that shows not only the rear view, but also view from above, which is great for back-in and parallel parking. 8-speed automatic is noticeably smoother than the earlier X5's 6-speeds transmissions. Fuel economy is slightly better than the earlier X5's (averaging 13.5 to 15.0 MPG). The 19" tires help. The '03 and '08 X5's both had 20" tires (and were more expensive to replace).
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Dave, 12/05/2015
2011 BMW X5 xDrive35i 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 8A)
10 of 11 people found this review helpful
Bought this car with 39.000 just 2 weeks ago. First issue, minor oil ring seal. Leaked for a bit. Now the issue is its burning oil. Do all bmw cars and trucks have oil issues? Went through this with the 645ci. Ridiculous!
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The Cost To Maintain
Rick, 01/27/2016
2011 BMW X5 xDrive35i 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 8A)
10 of 11 people found this review helpful
I have had multiple repairs to this car. Luckily all were covered under warranty. Don't buy a desiel unless it is certified with a warranty. DEF tank has been replaced 3 times. I have been stuck 4 times with "reduced engine power" because of different sensors. On the he bright side this is a very comfortable car and great to drive. 25+ miles to the gallon.
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Lots of whining. Awesome SUV
B. Sisk, 07/12/2020
2011 BMW X5 xDrive35d 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbodiesel 6A)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
I love our X5 35D. We got it with 12k on it i think. bought the full wrap. It now has 122k miles on it. Still running strong as it ever was. Repairs are needed, but it certainly isn't in the shop all the time. Possibly once every 9 months. If that. My largest issue is what to replace it with. The updates are online and the CD's are in the rear. I want to get a new one with the same rear seats, and comfort package. i love it.
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Beautiful vehicle, but still has flaws
_pj, 09/22/2011
2011 BMW X5 xDrive35d 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbodiesel 6A)
21 of 25 people found this review helpful
The X5 is beautiful, but not flawless. The navigation sucks and doesn't even give correct directions. There was no dvd included to update it. I've read elsewhere the dealer charges alot for a new one. The ride is firm. The seat bottoms on the active ventilated seats are hard, flat, and unsupportive. They quickly become uncomfortable. I had to buy a seat cushion to make them bearable. The driver's seat puts out alot of heat from underneath and behind. The transmission on the diesel isn't always smooth starting out. Now that I have close to 6,000 miles on the vehicle, it sounds like the diesel is getting louder. The worst thing of all, was the way we were treated at the first BMW dealership.
2011 refinements perfect the X5
7th X5, 06/05/2010
2011 BMW X5 xDrive35d 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbodiesel 6A)
12 of 14 people found this review helpful
Just took delivery of my 7th X5 after trading a 2009 35d for a 2011 35d. I loved the 2009 diesel, but road, exhaust, and engine noise were a little too intrusive. BMW refined the 2011 to reduce the "bad" noises while keeping "good" noise like the sporty grumble during acceleration. The suspension also seems to have been improved. It's subtle and the X5 is certainly not Lexus quiet, but I immediately noticed the difference: a more refined luxury feel. Press releases talk about new styling and engines, but not the improved suspension and noise reduction. That's a shame because those improvements address the only significant flaw in my previous X5. Good job BMW, you were listening.
X5 50is
mm-etech, 09/28/2010
2011 BMW X5 xDrive50i 4dr SUV AWD (4.4L 8cyl Turbo 8A)
12 of 14 people found this review helpful
Great car. Spacious interior and roomy. Drives great. Excellent handling and very quite despite sports package and large 315 20 tires. Lots of power and torque; one of the fastest SUVs you can get. Good gas millage for 5300+ lb vehicle (depending on driving style). On long trip we averaged 20-21 MPG fully loaded with 5 adults.
X5 35d
Cpaman13, 06/07/2010
2011 BMW X5 xDrive35d 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbodiesel 6A)
15 of 18 people found this review helpful
This is an early review as have not even made it through the break-in period. The car handles like a dream. I did not get the sports package. The car is capable of taking corners faster than I feel comfortable taking them. The Diesel knock is noticeable during initial acceleration but once up to speed you really have to listen for it. The noisiest part of cruising is the tire wine. I-drive is a breeze to use.
Loved it new, love it now!
Mike Bell, 03/14/2017
2011 BMW X5 xDrive35d 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbodiesel 6A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
Outstanding car - love the ride, ergonomics and performance. Diesel gives me outstanding gas mileage and the torque is always there. It has stiffer steering, which seems to be a knock to some, but I think this gives me a precision feel - I drive other cars and they feel mushy and imprecise in comparison. 75,000 miles without a problem. Cargo-wise, this thing holds a ton. Especially if you fold down half the seat. I am always rotating between fishing rods, tailgate gear or other stuff - it's basically a pickup truck in a luxury, performance SUV body.
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Run don’t walk away from this car!
Sean, 08/30/2018
2011 BMW X5 xDrive35i Premium 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 8A)
14 of 17 people found this review helpful
Bought this car pre owned, 50k miles great condition, looked and drove like brand new. Within the first 6 months I had put $3k in repairs into the car, it’s been none stop repairs and maintainace ever since. Requires around $4k minimally a year in general upkeep. Horrible on gas, always in the shop, electronic issues-radio comes and goes, lock chime comes and goes, comfort access works half the time. Always an issue, leak, repair, won’t start, I mean the list is endless. Beautiful car drives like a dream, amazing in the snow, beautiful to look at but cost of ownership is out of control. Will be going back to a Mercedes truck next time around.
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Great car, Poor service. Cannot get them to do an oil change
bodomo, 05/14/2011
2011 BMW X5 xDrive35i Premium 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 8A)
23 of 29 people found this review helpful
This is an update on my previous review titled so far so good. Actually not so good anymore. I currently have 15500 and BMW still refuses to do an oil change. I called for my first oil change at 10000 miles and made an appointment for an oil change and some minor work. After a couple of hours, I get the news that my car does NOT need an oil change, I have to come back at 15000 miles. Crap, why waste my time for this? So recently I made another appointment for an oil change at 15000 and again after another couple of hours of waiting they tell me that again they will not do an oil change because in oil is in good shape and I need to come back in another 5000 miles. This is not worth my time.
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Lisa, 04/29/2017
2011 BMW X5 xDrive35i Premium 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 8A)
16 of 20 people found this review helpful
This car is the biggest piece of garbage available at this time. If you like driving loaner cars and having your vehicle in the shop for extended periods of time then this is the vehicle for you. BMW should be ashamed of themselves!! Even the employees agree that this vehicle is a POS!! I have owned it for 14 months and in that time it has been in the shop for 4 months, over $15,000 later and I now feel safe to get rid of it, prior to this I could not in good faith have turned this vehicle over to anybody as it was not roadworthy and it took 3+months to get it to where it wouldn't lose power when accelerating. I was almost killed in this POS. BMW you need to get your act together and recall all of the X5's, fix them so they are safe at your cost. I have spoken to 10+ owners of this POS and they have all had the exact same problems. Looking into class action suit against BMW. For the safety or you and your family do not even consider buying this vehicle. With all this said buyer beware of Grubbs Infiniti Grapevine, they will promise you anything and never follow through, NEVER PURCHASE A VEHICLE FROM AND THIS DEALERSHIP THEY ARE DISHONEST, WILL SELL YOU AN UNSAFE, UNROADWORTHY CARE WITHOUT A THOUGHT, ABUSE WOMEN THINKING THEY HAVE NO BRAIN AND NO INSIGHT TO THE BUYING A VEHICLE OR THE MAINTENANCE OF.
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My 3rd X5 SAV
dborlando1, 05/23/2011
2011 BMW X5 xDrive50i 4dr SUV AWD (4.4L 8cyl Turbo 8A)
13 of 16 people found this review helpful
(Previously leased a 2003 X5 and 2008 X5 4.8i). By far, this is my favorite X5, except for the inferior premium sound system compared to my 2008 X5. Improved NAV system, but takes getting used to. Cargo space is decent. Fuel economy at 13.5 MPG average is unacceptable. Although the 8-speed automatic transmission is smooth, lower engine acceleration for city driving is annoying sluggish. Great back-up camera that shows actual image of vehicle from above and in the rear.
Nice looking but......wouldn't buy another one
Retired Fireman, 10/14/2017
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2011 BMW X5 xDrive35i Premium 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 8A)
7 of 8 people found this review helpful
We bought this used CPO. Nice to have factory paid service 4 yr 50k miles, but BMW won't give you a free maintenance oil change till 15k miles This oil change interval is not good for a hard working 6 cylinder Turbo engine. I ended up paying for the oil changes every 7500 miles, as I felt necessary for a $70k vehicle. Brake service under BMW dime doesn't replace rotors, just pads. Yet try to have a brake service performed by BMW, just changing pads is NOT allowed?? They won't! OK lets go to reliability, absolutely horrific. I have owned over 50 cars in my lifetime, this being the worst. The car was in the shop last year over 4 months, from transmission issues to other things. The front suspension is designed to fail at 60k miles, so plan on putting money in to it. Thankfully we purchased an extended warranty for 48 months and additional 4 yrs. The NAV must be updated yearly, RUN FLAT TIRES don't last more than 20K miles, at a cost of $1400, every 18 months. The ride is stiff, even when switching from RUN FLATS to conventional tires. I get so many compliments on this SAV but OMG, what a maintenance nightmare. BMW hourly repair rate is $243 per hour. Won't buy another one....
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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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Great Car -- Highly Recommended after 1 Year Use
rpg1410, 09/01/2011
2011 BMW X5 xDrive35d 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbodiesel 6A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
Traded in a 2008 535 - needed something bigger for 2 kids. After driving all the midsize SUVs, I narrowed it down to the Audi Q7 diesel and the BMW X5d. Preference for diesel due to mileage. Ended up with a better deal on the X5d. I couldn't be happier with the car. Of the midsize SUVs I drove, the X5 comes closest to giving car handling. The road feel is spot on. Interior design is great and now after having the car since Nov.2011, all components are still working well. Diesel has great responsiveness, of course not as peppy as 535 I traded, but very respectable. Mileage avg 21.7 Enjoying the Sport Package. Got stock radio and it's fine, not same as 535 premium sound but fine.
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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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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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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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.
BMW are terrible especially if buying from Peoria
terrible, 02/25/2011
2011 BMW X5 xDrive35i 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 8A)
16 of 21 people found this review helpful
Very expensive to maintain, especially if you buy it from Peoria, il. Cheaters. They'll stab you as they did it on me. Bmw looks good but, it's not worth it, trust me, that was my second x5. I will never buy it again. It was 2011 and now we are in Feb. 2011 and I sold it finally. Hate bmw and hate bmw Peoria , illinois.
Transfer Case problem of the 2011 BMW X5
geo, 06/01/2017
updated 12/04/2017
2011 BMW X5 xDrive35i 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 8A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
My BMW X5 2011 mileage only 25000. I went to the dealer for driveshaft recall fix. Dealer told me that in my BMW transfer case leak oil and needs replacement seal soon. Cost is $600+, and I accepted. They also told me when they removed the seals to replace the seals they saw that the leak was coming from the transfer box control unit not just the seals. The root cause of the excessive leak is the control unit. this repair would be $2134 and up. I am wounding is that car is the biggest piece of garbage available at this time?
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Vroom Diesel
chuck1969, 08/27/2010
2011 BMW X5 xDrive35d 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbodiesel 6A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
We traded an 2009 ML 320 Bluetec on this one. I miss the better visors in the Mercedes and the easier Command system versus the Idrive. And this is the most updated version of iDrive? I miss the keypad to make calls and change stations on the MB. But now for the good part BMW is head and shoulders above the MB in terms of performance, and It is rated better in the MPG dept. I love the panoramic roof. I like knowing that i wont have to wonder what my service is gonna cost me for 4 more years its ZERO out of pocket. If you are looking at either one, trust me its the BMW that you want. Not that the MB is all bad mind you its just not as surefooted like the BMW when you push it.
BMW = Bring Money With
Swede798, 04/17/2019
updated 04/20/2020
2011 BMW X5 xDrive35i Premium 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 8A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
The repairs on my bwm before 86,000 miles were crazy. Starter, water pump, front suspension, ac nozzle, gaskets. The cams on the car are now shot and the engine needs to be replaced. This gets even worse. I found tools left in my engine from the BWM repair shop.
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Great looking car, but costs.
Daniel o sarabia, 02/27/2016
2011 BMW X5 xDrive50i 4dr SUV AWD (4.4L 8cyl Turbo 8A)
6 of 8 people found this review helpful
Gas mileage is terrible. Great power and handling, but for the money spent, they should have better multimedia.
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Wow What a vehicle
guido, 07/21/2010
2011 BMW X5 xDrive50i 4dr SUV AWD (4.4L 8cyl Turbo 8A)
4 of 5 people found this review helpful
Took delivery of my 5.0 with the M package and let me tell you it's a beast. Disregard the 5.3 0 - 60 time, in manual mode it's faster. What a dream to drive, as comfortable as a 750. And the best part is the lease payments are low because the residual is 62% (36 months) Get one, you won't be disappointed
Bye Bye X5
rakundig, 02/07/2012
2011 BMW X5 xDrive35i Premium 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 8A)
5 of 7 people found this review helpful
Bought my X5, custom built, in 2010, delivered Aug 2010. I put just about every option into it except that suspension option. I don't plan to offroad in my BMW so I didn't see the point. Sales experience was horrible. Performance is sub-par. It suffers from horrible performance below 50 mph. Hesitation off the line and if you give it gas to accelerate it waits for about a second before kicking you in the shorts. I assume this is because it is in 6th gear at 40mph. After a 1.5 years of driving it I have had enough. It has nice polish but the engine/tranny is junk. Just traded it for a Volvo which isn't as polished but actually goes when I give it gas.
bought it with 44,000 miles
matthew grant, 02/08/2017
2011 BMW X5 xDrive35d 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbodiesel 6A)
6 of 9 people found this review helpful
i came off owning a chevy volt and the shock of only 19 mpg in town has been stunning. from nearly 100mpg to this. but, i truly love the sound of the diesel engine, i love sitting up so high, and the torque this engine churns out is sheer delight. having owned several high end diesels, this engine has to be the nicest i have driven. i had a mercedes benz (84) turbo diesel wagon for 10 yrs as one of my drivers (while having other cars to drive) and i rue the day i sold that car to a good friend. owning this is sort of the same experience. the interior ergonomics are good, the a/c system is strange with the 3 ranges of fan speeds avail on automatic, the rear a/c system seems like overkill but i live in florida and summer might just make me change my tune on that one. the sheer interior size after the volt is dramatic. it's large as heck inside. the sunroof is great, but i never use it living where i do. the handling is good but this is not the kind of car one throws around, though possible, not practical. when i bought it i made the mistake of adjusting the computer and the systems it runs, and found i had turned off things i had no idea the car had. for example, the lane-change-signal system can be turned off, and i did it, only to think that i was beginning to experience electrical issues and i had just gotten the car one week before. to this day, i still don't know how to turn on the intermittent wipers, and for the life of me cannot find the instructions on this issue in the manual. good visibility, very hard seats but driven in all day they don't really cause much fatigue. i've owned worse. the electric tailgate closure is overkill and just one thing to malfunction. although generally i am impressed with the car in the 4,000 miles i have driven it, i think i will go back to electric when i tire of this vehicle, it's far more responsible as a citizen of the planet. but for a 2.5 ton vehicle, it's impressive overall.
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2011 BMW X5 50i
Accolades, 06/24/2016
2011 BMW X5 xDrive50i 4dr SUV AWD (4.4L 8cyl Turbo 8A)
6 of 9 people found this review helpful
Has been a great SAV so far. Apart from regular maintenance, no issues (knock on wood).
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Buyer Beware
njbmw1, 01/14/2011
2011 BMW X5 xDrive50i 4dr SUV AWD (4.4L 8cyl Turbo 8A)
7 of 11 people found this review helpful
Bought a X5 5.0 and it has been a disaster. Car has gone down (literally wouldn't start or drive) 3 times in under the first 7,000 miles. First time it was the battery/alternator. Second time it was an engine coil and now they claim my spark plugs went bad. This is not to mention a defective DVD player that had to be replaced. Also, one thing your salesperson won't tell you but every service guy knows right away is that Verizon Blackberrys do not work with the Idrive system. The Idrive will go down about every two months. You then have to unpair your phone, take the battery out and reset up the phone. They should tell people this before they buy the cars but they don't.
Worst car ever
Howxotk, 07/30/2016
2011 BMW X5 xDrive35d 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbodiesel 6A)
14 of 24 people found this review helpful
Just tonight, first time in year, no engine light. My 19 year and I were celebrating, look, no engine light. Of course we had to speak up over a squealing fan that conveniently stops squealing at the dealership. Oh, one year of ownership, 13,000 dollars of maintenance, never again BMW. I could go down the list but why bother, just don't do it.
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STAY AWAY AT ALL COSTS!
Gdl , 08/13/2022
2011 BMW X5 xDrive35d 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbodiesel 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Absolute nightmare of a vehicle and brand, these diesel BMW vehicles have major engine and emission failures right around 85-95K miles, diesel particulate filter, twin turbo, catalytic converter all go bad at once, to fix in the dealer you might ask just a little $30,000 that’s right buy a perfect well maintained BMW and end up paying a new car worth of repairs. STAY AWAY FROM ANY BMW DIESEL!!!!!! I’d say stay away from BMW unless you’re buying new or certified with an extended warranty that covers all drivetrain and emissions system, otherwise STAY AWAY! I purchased a X5 35D that on paper was perfect, since delivery it had been “maintained” at a BMW dealership, it came with 29 service records a clean carfax, two months into my ownership the vehicle has spent two weeks in the dealership with major engine and drivetrain malfunctions, STAY AWAY!!!!!!
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Whinny noise
jerman, 10/05/2010
2011 BMW X5 xDrive50i 4dr SUV AWD (4.4L 8cyl Turbo 8A)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
As with a prior review, my 2011 X5 5.0 also makes a whinny noise akin to a golf cart when engine is hot and when upshifting from 1st to 3rd gears. Getting worse as mileage adds up. 2x to the dealership and nothing can be done as it is the alternator? Give me my 2007 4.8 back please. Heard the 2011 7 series is also having this problem. Not acceptable for 75k cars
It's a keeper!
tinfoil, 09/21/2010
2011 BMW X5 xDrive50i 4dr SUV AWD (4.4L 8cyl Turbo 8A)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
I've had a X5 4.4 for little over ten years (one of the very first). It still looks and drives like brand new at 7ok, so I didn't want to sell it to a stranger who wouldn't appreciate its condition and gave it to my daughter. I replaced it with a 5.0 which I feel I'll be happy with for another ten years or so. Performance is great, ride is firm with the M sport package and 20" wheels, but that's how I like it. Build quality is excellent.Transmission is smooth and fun in manual mode, though with eight gears you can't take your hand off the shift knob, you're constantly busy. It is very forgiving though if you get lazy, as it has lots of torque almost regardless of the gear you are in.
NOT PERFECT BUT GOOD
jasunlaw, 02/16/2011
2011 BMW X5 xDrive35i Premium 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 8A)
4 of 6 people found this review helpful
Build quality and driving experience are top notch. Here are my issues; (i) because it handles so well, it is not that great in the snow; (ii) it is vault tight but there quite a few rattles in the back which started after 5000 miles; (iii) there could have been a bigger cargo area-my corvette has almost as much room; (iv) very sensitive check engine light warning system and not all deales know how to fix it-one dealer said my car need a full day of re-programming... a second simply reset it minutes after I arrived for service. Do not open gas cap while engine is running.
Great ride
Amr Zidan, 10/18/2016
2011 BMW X5 xDrive35i Premium 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 8A)
4 of 6 people found this review helpful
Excellent car, expensive repair
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Good Car, but not perfect!
ezhang, 02/25/2011
2011 BMW X5 xDrive35d 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbodiesel 6A)
4 of 6 people found this review helpful
I purchased the X5 diesel in Dec 2010 and I have only put on 2500 miles so far. I took one month vacation overseas in Jan/Feb. When I came back, I was worried that the battery might be dead. To my surprise, it started like I just parked it overnight. I have gotten 25.8 mpg on 70/30 Hwy/City driving. It handles most road conditions well. We had some snow just yesterday and today in Seattle, I can feel that the car swins a little bit on the road (less than one inch accumulation), not as confident as other 4wd suvs. Luckily we don't have too many snow days here. The navigation is not very accurate. When I was driving on highway, it showed that I was on a road pararel to the hwy. When I get home ( rural setting), it showed that I am on my neighbour's road 200 ft off my home. Looks like the Germans are not as good as the Japanese in terms of electronics. Also, my second key lost its battery already and can not open or lock the car. It is on my to do list to bring it to the dealer.
Buy one if you can afford it.
gregvdv, 04/18/2011
2011 BMW X5 xDrive35d 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbodiesel 6A)
4 of 6 people found this review helpful
First off let me say that I'm comparing this vehicle againist my BMW 650i that I traded in for it. Plus my wifes BMW 535. It really is a great vehicle. Don't expect it to be or act like a sports car because it's not. Don't expect it to be an off road vehicle because it's not. It trully is a sports activity vehicle. It is fun to drive. It does have many comfort features. It does alot of things very well but it is in its own catagory. It has great performance but not as good as my 650 so I'm being picky. It is fun to drive but not as fun as my 650 or 535. I don't have any complaints about the X5 as a whole, just a few things stick out because I've been driving a BMW for almost 10 years now.
wrost car, do not buy !!!
dave woo, 07/25/2018
2011 BMW X5 xDrive35i 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 8A)
5 of 8 people found this review helpful
I bought new car 2011 x-5, around 30000 miles water plump replaced , yesterday, transmission soddenly died , friends own x-5 all have similarly issues . one words---do not buy BMW , it is junk!!!!!!!
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Vroom diesel (update)
chuck1969, 09/25/2010
2011 BMW X5 xDrive35d 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbodiesel 6A)
5 of 9 people found this review helpful
Ok. So this is an update so see the other first if you have not. The door panel is squeaking after 1500 miles. I have an appointment with BMW on Wednesday. I still dislike the iDrive. I can put in Nav Directions at 100 MPH if I wanted to but, the seat belt nanny beeps constantly if I take my belt off to get better range of motion to see to park at 2 MPH or less. Not only that the screen that is supposed to help me is now blocked by the fasten seat belt warning giving me no sight at the front of the X5. I haven't figured out how to turn of the screen if I want to still and I don't consider myself technology challenged. Also I hate the automatic wipers. see below.