2006 BMW X5 Consumer Reviews
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(31 Total Reviews)
My Best Friend Car
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 9 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2006 BMW X5 3.0i 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
Review
I absolutely LOVE this car. It is my third BMW ('94 318 sedan; '04 325ci convertible preceded it). This is the best vehicle I've had and made me know I must always drive a BMW. It gets 23 mpg on the highway, loads my Labrador in the back seat and all of my horse equipment for foxhunting (saddle, bridle, horse blankets, riding gear, etc.) AND it pulls my extremely large Thoroughbred/Clydesdale cross in a 2 horse trailer. This is a 6 cylinder engine we're talking about. Then it cleans up and is the handsomest car in the group and extremely prideworthy to either arrive at a cocktail party or to my job as a lawyer in the city. The car is the best. May it live forever! I LOVE IT!
Favorite Features
Interior design is tight, beautiful leather seats, typical BMW feel - sporty and total first class.
Suggested Improvements
Better Bluetooth and XM radio. The paint job should be better. Gee, it really was hard to think this up.
The Ultimate Driving Machine
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 5 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2006 BMW X5 3.0i 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
Review
We LOVE this car! When we first bought it, I was creating errands and reasons to drive! Two years later, I still get excited every time I get into it! Our teenagers and toddler are all comfortable in the backseat as well! We've packed and moved things one would hardly believe! It even tows our 26 foot sailboat! This is a purchase we'll never regret other than we'd like the optional 7 seats. A trade in may be in the near future! A repeat buy is a sure way to define exceptional quality and experiences!
Favorite Features
We love the handling and overall smooth ride. The seats are comfortable and we all have plenty of room - even on long trips.
Suggested Improvements
I want the 7 seats but honestly wouldn't use it that often other than when company is in town. Having the option is appealing to us. The only other thing that I want on the car is a compass! Why isn't there a compass? :- )
9 out 9 people found this review helpful
Great Overall, But...
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 9 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 7 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 5 | Exterior Design: | 9 | ||
Vehicle
2006 BMW X5 3.0i 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
Review
This is our 3rd BMW; we've owned the 325i and 525i as well. This car handles beautifully and I feel very safe in it. It is a joy to drive and is extremely comfortable, especially on long trips. That being said, BMW really dropped the ball on the interior design. What kind of car only offers a cassette player in-dash with a navigation system? The only way I could get a CD system was to put it in the cargo area - doesn't work for me at all. Also, the radio doesn't seem to pick up our area's signals too well, no matter what the settings are. The nav system is not great, BMW gave me an outdated CD at time of purchase - having problems getting replacement. Probably won't buy this one again.
Favorite Features
Bluetooth, heated seats, truffle-colored leather, included maintenance.
Suggested Improvements
CD and nav system in dash; less sensitive seat belt alerts, better customer service, individual radio station settings,
11 out 11 people found this review helpful
The Ultimate Driving Machine
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 9 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 9 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 7 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2006 BMW X5 3.0i 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
Review
I really like this vehicle. It handles well, comfortable ride, great sound system, and lots of extra goodies. Fuel efficiency is not the best 14.8 around town but considering the V6, it's not bad. The only thing is the narrowness of the front windshield. Creates a blindspot when going around curves. Also, the back window does not open at all. MINOR items considering the overall performance, handling, and satisfaction of this ride!!
Favorite Features
The panoramic moonroof... it spans the entire length of the backseat. Fantastic feature! Also, it's so quiet inside which makes for an enjoyable trip with others.
Suggested Improvements
Expand the front windshield to reduce the blind spot. Create some way to open the back window.
10 out 10 people found this review helpful
2006 BMW X5
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 9 |
| Comfort: | 8 | Interior Design: | 8 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 7 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2006 BMW X5 4.8is 4dr SUV AWD (4.8L 8cyl 6A)
Review
A perfect car! Awesome. If you need a big sports car, you will never find a better one than this 4.8is. Its acceleration is shocking, brakes, steering and everything. Don't hesitate to get one.
Favorite Features
Panoramic sun roof, heated seats and retracable cargo floor.
Suggested Improvements
Bluetooth phone really need to be replaced. Logic 7 would have been better than the dsp.
2 out 2 people found this review helpful
A joy to own
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 8 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2006 BMW X5 3.0i 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
Review
This is our second X5 (2003) which we loved and kept in the family. The 2006 is even better with tighter steering, an improved rear gate and a navigation system.
Favorite Features
Navigation.
Suggested Improvements
Hill holder.
1 out 1 people found this review helpful
BMW X5 4.4
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 7 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2006 BMW X5 4.4i 4dr SUV AWD (4.4L 8cyl 6A)
Review
Terrific vehicle, just love the way that it grips the road. The seating position and all of the gauges, and instruments are perfectly located.
Favorite Features
The comfort seats perfectly contour to your personal settings and are really supportive on a long drive.
Suggested Improvements
3 out 3 people found this review helpful
Still The Ultimate Driving Machine
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 9 | Fun-to-Drive: | 8 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 9 | Interior Design: | 8 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 8 | Exterior Design: | 9 | ||
Vehicle
2006 BMW X5 3.0i 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
Review
Even though this vehicle is an SUV, it is still a great driving and great handling vehicle. Like all German made cars, this one is no different, over-engineered in every aspect mechanically. That being said however, some driver conveniences are overlooked in the process. Many cabin and driver functions are overly complex. The panoramic moon roof is awesome, but it does not close automatically when you turn off the ignition. The windshield washer always washes the headlights as well. Many controls are hard to find while driving, which causes you to take your eyes off the road. Brake dust is a BMW trait, and the wheels are very hard to keep clean. It's still a BMW and gets lots of oohs and ahhs
Favorite Features
Panoramic moon roof, sport steering responsiveness, cabin is roomy, built like a tank, and the airbags have airbags! As safe as you can get and still have fun driving.
Suggested Improvements
Make more driver features customizable, let each radio station have its own sound settings (one setting fits all), moon roof needs to be automatically closed when the ignition is turned off.
22 out 24 people found this review helpful
Nice ride
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 9 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 9 |
| Fuel Economy: | 9 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2006 BMW X5 3.0i 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
Review
Overall, this is a great SUV.
Favorite Features
The style of this vehicle is sexy! Heated steering wheel, comfort seats, rear climate control for the kids and navigation system.
Suggested Improvements
The cargo area could be larger and it could have more updated technology that other BMWs have in the same year group, i.e., the key, mirrors, iDrive to name some key features.
3 out 3 people found this review helpful
On cloud nine!
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 9 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2006 BMW X5 4.4i 4dr SUV AWD (4.4L 8cyl 6A)
Review
After 6 months of research, I finally decided on the 4.4 X5. I am soo happy with my decision. I really feel the X5 is the top. I was driving a 2004 Grand Cherokee, and it can not even compare, except for I can no longer go 4- wheeling on the beach. On the highway it handles just like the 530 and is quicker.
Favorite Features
Navigation, Blue Tooth, Panoramic sunroof, rear seat recline, heated steering wheel just to name a few.
Suggested Improvements
Cup holders!! They are better than the ones in my 2002 530i, at least I can fit one cup in them, but they are not that functional.
11 out 11 people found this review helpful
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