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4.25 out of 5 stars

Fun to drive but have software issues

will1over, 02/05/2012
2012 BMW X5 xDrive50i 4dr SUV AWD (4.4L 8cyl Turbo 8A)
9 of 10 people found this review helpful

I took delivery of my X5 4.4L V8 in January 2012. The performance and body design of this vehicle are without a doubt awesome. It's interior layout and idrive system are equally impressive. Nonetheless, I am disappointed with the rear entertainment system. My DVD player will activate when initially placing a DVD in the player (when the vehicle is on), However it will not resume play using the DVD play button. Additionally, the DVD player volume control button does not work. I was informed by one of the local BMW service departments that the problem is a software issue and that BMW is seeking a solution.

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5 out of 5 stars

Sports car and SUV all in one!

Gil Gonzalez, 08/17/2020
2012 BMW X5 xDrive35i Sport Activity 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 8A)
9 of 10 people found this review helpful

First of all i did a lot of research before buying my X5. The 6 cylinder and the V8 are polar opposites when it comes to maintenance and reliability. I own the 6 cyl (xdrive35i) and maintenance has been very cheap and my X5 has been VERY reliable. STAY AWAY from the V8, it suffers from valve seal problems and also is very complex and expensive to maintain! The icing on the cake for my X5 is that i get over 20 MPG’s on the highway. This SUV is a jack of all trades, i have 3 rows to fit the family yet i can put all the rows down and have massive cargo space and last but not least it drives like a sports car. I absolutely love this truck but to own it requires somebody that has a knowledge of these cars or atleast does research on them before buying. Oh and like all cars if you fail to maintain it then you cant complain when it gives u problems.

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5 out of 5 stars

Best of Both Worlds

TJ Lewis, 11/10/2016
2012 BMW X5 xDrive35d 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbodiesel 6A)
25 of 31 people found this review helpful

Looking for the perfect vehicle to replace a luxury car and Sport Utility Vehicle without sacrificing fuel economy or power and I hit the jackpot.

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4.5 out of 5 stars

New X5

stevemn1, 09/30/2011
2012 BMW X5 xDrive35i Premium 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 8A)
11 of 13 people found this review helpful

Just purchased my first BMW. Previously drove Infiniti M35X. Also considered new Mercedes M Series, Porsche Cayenne, and Mercedes E Class, but liked X5 too much to wait for the new Mercedes M. IDrive system has been relatively easy to learn. Owned car for several weeks now. Great freeway vehicle. Good overall comprise between sporty ride close to a typical german sedan and interior room of SUV -- all in a medium size overall package that is reasonable to park/maneuver in an urban environment. Very satisfied so far.

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5 out of 5 stars

Great car ,reliable ,fun to drive

okahati, 09/18/2014
updated 09/19/2016
2012 BMW X5 xDrive35i Premium 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 8A)
10 of 12 people found this review helpful

Since 2012 I own my BMW x5 . I got it new ,Other then free regular service I had never had any problem with the car, it's fun to drive , the navigation system needs improvment ,

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