Used X5 for sale
What was BMW thinking?
KDC1959, 10/17/2020
updated 10/20/2021
2019 BMW X5 xDrive40i 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 8A)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
I have owned four X5s an M5 a 330CIC a 325 and likely one or two I have forgotten about. Obviously a BMW enthusiast. The latest and last BMW was a 2019 X5. Admittedly, 3 of the last four X5s had performance options, sport packages, etc. I traded a 62k mile 2009 X5 4.8is with sport package for the 2019. What a mistake. Evidently, BMW moved from a hydraulic steeling system to fully electronic and now the road feel is as dead as disco. The new X5 is ponderous and has no steering feedback whatsoever even in what they call "sport mode". It would seem that BMW has identified their target market as uninvolved soccer moms who are more interested in keeping BIlly and Susie distracted by all the electronic wizardry than in providing a rewarding driving experience. The techo-crap is annoying, unneccessary and defines the concept of "technology for the sake of technology" - a solution in search of a problem. We have entered a world where Apple Car Play is more important to buyers than a car with capable and inspired handling. Sad. I owned the car for three long weeks and ultimately traded it for a Porsche Cayenne GTS taking a substantial haircut but well worth it. I'll never look back. If I did so I'd likely see yet another frustrated mom trying to figure out BMW's infotainment system to keep her kids distracted. Wasn't BMWs mantra of past "the untimate driving machine"? Not so much anymore. With lane departure "assist", blind spot monitoring, "self driving" cruise control modes, parking assist, autonomous braking and on and on who needs to be an attentive driver anymore? I guess BMW wants to cater to those more impressed by a brand's status than by it's capabilities. Porsche has yet to totally give into the accountants and social media influencers. Thankfully, Porsche still sees a niche for driving enthusiasts.
- Safety
- Technology
- Performance
- Interior
- Comfort
- Reliability
- Value
This will be the longest three years of my life
Elizabeth, 12/21/2019
2019 BMW X5 xDrive40i 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 8A)
9 of 10 people found this review helpful
BMW execution on this model was a total miss. I got one of the early 2019 cars in December 2019 and even the dealer "gurus" couldn't figure out how to make the car work. Connectivity problems all over the place, making all the newest technology irrelevant. One of the back seatbelts stopped engaging and I could only get it repaired if I gave up my car for two days to have "diagnostics run". It was a seat belt! Finally brought it in and ended up losing the car for two weeks because the diagnostics caused the system to fail and I had to wait for a "part" to fix the seat belt. The dealership offered me a loaner car which was handed over with a quarter of a tank of gas. Now the blinker is getting stuck and I am not looking forward to dealing with the awful service yet again.
- Safety
- Technology
- Performance
- Interior
- Comfort
- Reliability
- Value
2019 BMW X5 for sale near you
Showing 3 of 65 listings
- xDrive40i 4dr SUVMSRP: $23,9999 mi away
- xDrive50i 4dr SUVMSRP: $34,1505 mi away
- xDrive40i 4dr SUVMSRP: $27,59017 mi away
See all 65 listings
Bad Experience
R G, 01/23/2019
2019 BMW X5 xDrive40i 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 8A)
58 of 74 people found this review helpful
After 4 x5s the new x5 was not even close to the previous 4. In less tha 600 miles the engine emission light went on. Dealer said I needed an appointment!! Leaving the next AM for a trip and raising hell, they fixed the problem. Less than 600 miles later the light went on again. Electronics are so sensitive that a simple hand movement causes the nav system to tell you your direction home or some radio station goes on. Too much going on causes an unsafe driving situation. The ride is totally different. As a passenger you feel that on you are driving in a 50 mile per hour wind. So frustrated we took a ‘hit” and traded in for a Porsche Cayenne. No comparission. Fantastic car. Don’t even want to address the BMW sales person. No more BMW x5s!
- Safety
- Technology
- Performance
- Interior
- Comfort
- Reliability
- Value
Best SUV in its class
Jimk, 09/07/2019
updated 03/11/2021
2019 BMW X5 xDrive40i 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 8A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
This is the 3rd X5 that have owned. Refinement and finish is best in class. Handling and ride is so comfortable without compromising agility. The X5 is as comfortable as the best sedans. This came with acoustic glass option which makes the car so quiet. The inline 6 is more responsive than previous generation V8 X5. Gas mileage is decent and able to average 27 mpg on a trip and 21-22 around town. New generation idrive is excellent. Bluetooth connection is buggy. Found that if I leave YouTube operating in the background of my iPhone that there are no issues. I am sure that BMW will fix the bug.
- Safety
- Technology
- Performance
- Interior
- Comfort
- Reliability
- Value
New to BMW Family--this is a good start
Mike, 08/05/2019
2019 BMW X5 xDrive40i 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 8A)
8 of 9 people found this review helpful
Yeah, its expensive, but its worth it. The engine at 335 HP feels way bigger and really makes the SUV jump. The transmission is very smooth. It takes a while to set things up, you have to read the manual for this one. I have the premium/comfort and executive packages PROS: Engine/Transmission Handling (its more sports car than SUV) Harmon & Kardon sound Seats are very comfortable Head Lamps Safety tech 20 inch tires Breaking iDrive is the best out there (have had GMC, MB, Infinity, Audi) CONS: Wireless charging spot is kind of hidden and hard to get to w/ the gear shift Personal Storage is meh Complex setup---you can change so much now tow/hitch with a vehicle that costs $73k? Gesture in iDrive is a gimmick