Used X5 for sale
Read this first before you buy.
I.B, 07/15/2017
updated 01/18/2018
2017 BMW X5 sDrive35i 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 8A)
57 of 88 people found this review helpful
Pros: Nice looking, nice navigation, sound system, automatic headlights are nice, especially if you drive a lot on rural or less busy roads like myself. If there is any traffic on the highway they will not activate. Cons: - Biggest disappointment for my 72K car is the engine. Base engine is barely adequate. The 6 cylinder engine will struggle to move the car. I have never had a car that goes over 6000 RPM to the red zone every time I merge to the highway. Do not expect sporty performance. - LED headlight are cool looking, have whiter shade than HIDs, and they may last longer but they are not any brighter than HIDs on other cars. They are not worth the extra money. - The hand break does not engage well. The car will always roll down a few inches after stopping the engine, even in park and engaging the hand break. I park on slightly steep drive and I never with this issue. - The electric shift knob is not precise. You will not feel the shifts. It does not have the secure click like in my Mercedes. I must take my eyes off the road to make sure I am in the right gear, or I will be revving the engine in neutral, or moving when I was supposed to be in neutral. - The button that activate and deactivate auto shut off when stopped is too small and too close to ignition. The problem is that they are both hidden under the steering wheel, you may push both with your thumb if you do not look and then you would have the engine shutoff unexpectedly on the first stop. - The A/C is very weak. I never had to put the A/C on MAX cold in any car before and I do not like strong A/C. It might be fine if you live in the northern states. I live in the south and the A/C will only be fine on cooler days. On hot days, exactly when you need it, it will take 30-minute highway drive on MAX cold to cool off the car. - The blind spot monitor only works on relatively high speed, I believe something like 30 miles/hr. It is not useful in busy slower traffic. - The seats are not comfortable. I have the higher-end seats they can be adjusted in many ways. I can never find them comfortable. - There is a front camera which I was excited to see. I thought it would help to see what is right in front when you park. It is absolutely useless. It will show exactly what you normally see ahead of you without leaning forward. You will not be able to view anything below to hood level. - Would not recommend low profile tires. Easy to scratch rims, very stiff ride.Not comfortable.
- Performance
- Interior
- Reliability
- Value
Fifth x5 in a row
Debbie Field, 01/02/2017
2017 BMW X5 xDrive35i 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 8A)
24 of 37 people found this review helpful
The caption above should say it all. I am very happy with this car and though I was tempted by the q 7, I know I made the right decision.
- Safety
- Technology
- Performance
- Interior
- Comfort
- Reliability
- Value
2017 BMW X5 for sale near you
Showing 3 of 28 listings
- xDrive35i 4dr SUVMSRP: $17,99714 mi away
- xDrive35i 4dr SUVMSRP: $19,99714 mi away
- sDrive35i 4dr SUVMSRP: $15,99516 mi away
See all 28 listings
BMW has lost its way IMHO
JS, 02/26/2020
2017 BMW X5 xDrive35i 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 8A)
7 of 11 people found this review helpful
I’ve had a BMW in my driveway since 1983. Back then, BMW value was fantastic. The drive and the fit and finish were 2nd to none. It was an easy decision to be a BMW loyalist. It was well worth the high price. For the past 15 years ... not the case. The steering and handling is so light. I feel absolutely no handling feedback. To me, it’s so bad that I don’t like driving it on the parkway. I leased it for 3 years ... and its going back soon with 12k miles total. Before this X5 I had a 2014, which I felt the same way about. That car was returned with about the same mileage. I’ve spoken to the shop foreman of my dealership about it. He explained that it’s all about moving from hydraulic steering to electric steering. He said it’s necessary for the new ancillary electrical systems (auto pilot, lane veering, etc). He said they are not going back, so you have to get used to it. I get that part ... but I hate it. Why does Porsche handle so much better ? If steering is electric, why can’t they provide options that the driver can select ? I once read that BMW reported that they have ‘overwhelming feedback that this is how their customers want their cars to drive.’ I’m sorry ... but I don’t believe that. They may be selling cars to a larger customer base now, but they have abandoned their core customer base. The people who loves (loved) the ultimate driving machine. The end result .... when this lease is done in 2 months, for the first time in 37 years, I will not be getting a BMW.
- Safety
- Technology
- Performance
- Interior
- Comfort
- Reliability
- Value
Masterpiece of engineering
Eldis Memushi, 05/16/2023
2017 BMW X5 xDrive35d 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbodiesel 8A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
X5 35D M sport it’s amazing car, I have tested many suv but nothing drives close to X5 . I love handling, comfort, Torque, the look and power that this car have. Superb build quality! 1000k km with 85l fuel tank!!! 88k km.
- Safety
- Technology
- Performance
- Interior
- Comfort
- Reliability
- Value
One of the Best comfortable driving suv
Nelson , 02/27/2021
updated 10/08/2021
2017 BMW X5 sDrive35i 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 8A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I just got surprised with the comfort and safety feeling when i do my test drive. The suspension system makes the drive feel so smooth. The motor feel so power and the eco system work perfect helping to save gas and also the standard features , the incrdible audio and the luxury interiors convinced me to buy it. Today almost a year later still in the best condition.
- Safety
- Technology
- Performance
- Interior
- Comfort
- Reliability
- Value