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Fuel Efficient & Quick
Kelly, 07/03/2018
2016 BMW X5 xDrive35d 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbodiesel 8A)
13 of 14 people found this review helpful
If you are looking for great fuel efficiency combined with quick performance at a stop light or stop and go traffic, this is the SUV for you. I've really enjoyed this vehicle and plan to keep it for several more years. I average 29.2 miles per gallon in mostly city driving and I'm not light on the accelerator. I love how quick it is off the line, we really enjoy the panoramic sunroof, seat heaters work outstanding, iDrive is the best technology mgmt system in my opinion and it is a comfortable highway cruiser. The dog fits in the back. And, something that will be hard to replace in other models is the fold down tailgate, not only is it great to sit on, but it also allows the dog to hop up without scratching the bumper paint. We really enjoy this car and don't see a reason to replace it at this point. We hope BMW brings back the diesel in the next version of the X5; we'll be loyal fans!
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x5 is excellent
jay sullivan, 05/20/2017
2016 BMW X5 xDrive35d 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbodiesel 8A)
17 of 20 people found this review helpful
great car in normal use,but just back from 1000 mile fishing trip it returned 35.4 mpg .First time going off road it goes up steep ,loose grades ,bearly spining a tire. Power is always there no matter what speed. Totally successful execution of an suv
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Diesel issue after 90,000km
MG, 05/04/2021
updated 11/07/2022
2016 BMW X5 xDrive35d 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbodiesel 8A)
5 of 6 people found this review helpful
Please watch for bad injectors. Based on my experience BMW will not stand behind their X35d. Had #4 injector go 6 months out of warranty. Check engine light came on again after another 3 months (4,000 KM) they suggested switching injectors 1&2 - 3 months later injector 2 needs replacing. BMW will help out however refuse to replace the rest of the injectors so each time one goes I’m back at the dealer. The vehicle has been fully serviced at BMW. 2 months later now it appears the engine was carbons up. After getting walnut blast and replacing particulate sensor I now find out it needs a diesel particulate filter - quote from the dealer $9,000 - on top of that my left rear air suspension is leaking and the rear differential seals are leaking. Awful experience for a 4-5 year old vehicle with low KM. I would not recommend buying these vehicles.
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2016 BMW Xdrive 35d
BB Jester, 07/14/2019
updated 07/15/2021
2016 BMW X5 xDrive35d 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbodiesel 8A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Update 7/15/2021: I STILL love this car! The only thing I’ve changed is the tires. The “run flat” are so noisy, I changed for regular tires. The fuel mileage still averages at 30-32 mpg overall, and most of my travel is city. I have had NO issues with this car. It’s just criminal that BMW diesels are no longer manufactured in the US, nor imported. So I’m trying to preserve mine as long as I can. (I also have a 2018 328d sport wagon) Love this car!...except for the 20” tires..too much noise. I get an overall average of 30.5mpg. On long distant trips, I get 34-36mpg. I plan to keep this car for many years. BMW, please bring back the diesel in the future. Update: Best car on the road! Replaced my noisy tires for non-run flats. Loved this car so much, purchased a 2018 328 d sport wagon...last year available. Plan to keep both for many years.
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Forget the 50i get the 35d
Diesel fan, 12/05/2019
2016 BMW X5 xDrive35d 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbodiesel 8A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I struggled with the decision to get the 35d over the 50i but it was the best decision I could make. What a fantastic vehicle!
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2016 X5 diesel
Sll95338, 11/08/2020
2016 BMW X5 xDrive35d 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbodiesel 8A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Averages 30mpg, AWD, seating for 7, speed and TORQUE for days. All the luxury Amenities one could dream of. Will run the wheels off. Still in love with it years after purchase.
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