Enjoy Driving X5 35d
The most fun BMW model I have driven next to the 330 Coupe. 20" wheels gives it an aggressive & sporty look I love. The dynamic stability control keeps it on the road during the worst torrential rainfall I have ever encountered. It is expensive but well worth it for the safety factor.
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Great diesel powered SUV
I bought this car primarily for it's performance and towing capability. It's hands down the best combination of engine and towing capability out there in a small SUV. It gets consistently good mileage, has a ton of torque, and is fun to drive. Overall, a great car for what I'd consider a 'small' SUV. It's got plenty of interior room, the 3rd row seat is pretty small.
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- xDrive35i 4dr SUVMSRP: $8,43328 mi away
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Don't get the diesel engine!
The X5 has pros and cons, so I will just list them that way here. Pros: -Good handling -Comfortable -Lots of features for the vintage Cons: -Obscure parts have to be replaced and they are VERY EXPENSIVE - Mechanics can not figure out what the diagnostics tell them is wrong. They fix one thing, then it tells them something else is wrong. It is never ending. - The diesel is very sluggish at low speed. - The diesel is really noisy compared to other manufacturer's diesels. I had two different repair shops tell me to sell the car before it is 10 years old and that, alternatively, any time I have a $2,000 repair (which, incidentally, all repairs will be more than), to sell or donate the car because the next two years' repair costs will exceed the value of the vehicle.
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Great mid mid-sized SUV
Great performance. Very pleased with MPG. Repair cost are high relative to other similar SUVs. Navigation screen/system is pathetic relative to other nav systems I have used; no touch screen, not very intuitive, traffic is unreliable and inaccurate at times, travel directions are very basic/lacking in functionality - very disappointing in what is otherwise a very well engineered vehicle
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BMW Assist - Waste of money
The engine of the X5 with ~4000 miles died while on the highway. When I pulled over the car smelled like a burning electrical fire. I called BMW/Assist - Wow the worst service over. It took numerous call, two tow trucks, and 4.5 hours to get home. You will get A+ service from GM/OnStar or Ford MySync, or AAA. BMW roadside was a joke. They screwed up just about every aspect of my SOS call. Stay away from BMW Assist. You will not be happy at all. Free for 4 years means nothing if they can't help.