2007 BMW X5 Consumer Reviews Page 2
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4th one is not a charm!
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 8 | Fun-to-Drive: | 7 | Build Quality: | 6 |
| Comfort: | 4 | Interior Design: | 4 | Reliability: | 4 |
| Fuel Economy: | 7 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2007 BMW X5 3.0si 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl 6A)
Review
This is my 4th BMW X5 and the first one I am not in love with. The interior is noisy. The transmission does not seem as responsive as previous models. The sport seats are not comfortable. The iDrive is very buggy. Has been in the shop several times already. My previous X5s never saw the shop once except for an oil change. Will try to sell this one. Kind of disappointed since for the last 10 years every car I have owned has been a BMW.
Favorite Features
Style and handling when compared to other SUVs but a setback when compared to previous X5s.
Suggested Improvements
Very uncomfortable seats. Noise in the interior, transmission responsiveness, cabin design - my left knee rubs on the door, first time ever problem in a BMW. iDrive.
33 out 37 people found this review helpful
Poorly made - plastic and cheap
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 8 | Fun-to-Drive: | 2 | Build Quality: | 1 |
| Comfort: | 2 | Interior Design: | 1 | Reliability: | 3 |
| Fuel Economy: | 3 | Exterior Design: | 9 | ||
Vehicle
2007 BMW X5 3.0si 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl 6A)
Review
This new BMW X5 is a shocker. The SUV/SAV is so cheaply made on the interior that it buzzes and rattles over all roads. My 12-year old insisted that the back seats felt like sitting in the plastic bleachers at a school ball game. I like BMW and I'm shocked that this car ever left the test facility. It's all engine and suspension, and performs well, but the build quality is cheap. The leather seating surfaces are hard and felt like vinyl.
Favorite Features
Performance.
Suggested Improvements
Take a cue from Acura/Lexus/Audi on how to build solid interiors. Black plastic rear bumper breaks up color flow, especially if you buy white. Doors don't feel solid when you close them.
20 out 29 people found this review helpful
Practical Fun
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 9 |
| Fuel Economy: | 4 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2007 BMW X5 4.8i 4dr SUV AWD (4.8L 8cyl 6A)
Review
Other than fuel economy that comes from a 350 hp V8 in a 5,000 pound SAV the X5 4.8 is a blast to drive. The iDrive was not hard for me to pick up. I really like the sleek gearshift with it's two shift programs plus manual. The SAV is tight as a drum and no issues to report.
Favorite Features
Power gearshift brakes.
Suggested Improvements
A bit better mileage a cargo seperation net.
12 out 14 people found this review helpful
Nice SUV
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 9 |
| Comfort: | 9 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 9 |
| Fuel Economy: | 9 | Exterior Design: | 9 | ||
Vehicle
2007 BMW X5 3.0si 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl 6A)
Review
Very nice SUV - we've had other BMWs but this is the first with iDrive and I agree, iDrive stinks. In spite of the iDrive this is the only SUV I have ever driven that is actually fun to drive. (We've had a few Denalis and Tahoes.) It drives like a BMW. Overall, it's a good car, fun to drive, I'd buy another.
Favorite Features
Handling, acceleration, nice build quality.
Suggested Improvements
Ditch the iDrive.
5 out 5 people found this review helpful
Fun Ride
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 9 | Fun-to-Drive: | 9 | Build Quality: | 9 |
| Comfort: | 8 | Interior Design: | 9 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 5 | Exterior Design: | 8 | ||
Vehicle
2007 BMW X5 4.8i 4dr SUV AWD (4.8L 8cyl 6A)
Review
The navigation unit pales in comparison to that of Honda/Acura. The X5 is nimble, unmatched in its ability to handle quick turns. The acceleration is very good, considering the low gear takeoff. I found the steptronic transmission feature allows for smooth quick acceleration in M3 to M6. The transmission seems to work a little harder in M6 than in D6. I have 5100 miles on mine in 3 months. I really enjoy driving this SAV. The third row seat is only for kids under 5ft and under 120 ibs.
Favorite Features
Suggested Improvements
BMW navigation unit voice command needs help. Features should be controlled with display screen, but allow backup, radio, and climate control to be operated without display screen as well. Maybe a few more horses would help: 350hp to 385hp.
3 out 5 people found this review helpful
Not so great
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 6 | Fun-to-Drive: | 5 | Build Quality: | 7 |
| Comfort: | 3 | Interior Design: | 5 | Reliability: | 7 |
| Fuel Economy: | 5 | Exterior Design: | 8 | ||
Vehicle
2007 BMW X5 3.0si 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl 6A)
Review
This is my 3rd X5, and was, I thought, a no brainer to purchase. Wrong! Part of my disappointment may come from the fact that my previous X5s were 4.0s This car feels underpowered and slow in many situations. The seats are very different from my old X5. I have yet to find a comfortable setting; have driven 10,000 miles so far. The X5 has changed its size slightly, but enough that it is difficult for a short person to enter. My runflat got a flat at 5,000 and they would not fix it, only replace it for $400+. Car has had some computer glitches; got towed away DEAD at 3,000; dealership never could figure it out. The info screen goes dead sometimes for no reason. Not a great BMW.
Favorite Features
Wood trim, real time traffic option.
Suggested Improvements
Useless running board, seat alarm, worthless run flat tires, super uncomfortable seats, slow and chuggish, gear shift configuration, reverse camera won't go off when in Drive. Third row uncomfortable even for an 8 year old. Noisy and rough ride.
31 out 33 people found this review helpful
Buyer Beware
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 2 | Fun-to-Drive: | 7 | Build Quality: | 3 |
| Comfort: | 8 | Interior Design: | 8 | Reliability: | 3 |
| Fuel Economy: | 1 | Exterior Design: | 6 | ||
Vehicle
2007 BMW X5 4.8i 4dr SUV AWD (4.8L 8cyl 6A)
Review
This car has issues. Please be aware that i-drive software is buggy and still a work in process. Many of the features do not work. Stupid stuff like tilt steering, brightness on display, push buttons for radio stations. Biggest issue with this vehicle is the problems many are having with the transmission. High revving and thump upon slow down. Car will spend much time in the shop.
Favorite Features
Suggested Improvements
12 out 15 people found this review helpful
Tranny Problems Anyone?
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 9 | Fun-to-Drive: | 9 | Build Quality: | 6 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 7 |
| Fuel Economy: | 6 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2007 BMW X5 4.8i 4dr SUV AWD (4.8L 8cyl 6A)
Review
I too had issues with the transmission not wanting to shift. Luckily I was near my home. Nonetheless, I took it in and a computer reset was done - haven't had the issue since. Otherwise, traded an 07 Escalade for this beauty. I love it and would recommend it to anyone looking for sporty driving as well as utility.
Favorite Features
Handling, spunk, sound system.
Suggested Improvements
Transmission, fasten seat belt chime goes off while driving - suspect it's my briefcase! At least that's what the service advisor told me.
3 out 3 people found this review helpful
BMW Designed This One Exactly Right!
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 10 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2007 BMW X5 4.8i 4dr SUV AWD (4.8L 8cyl 6A)
Review
This is my second BMW and my new X5 supports my previous statements about BMW being the best ownership I've ever had. This X5 does everything right. The computer controlled transmission operates exactly the same as if I was making the decisions myself. The X5 drives amazingly like the Porsche 911 I recently owned, probably because of the Sports Package and 20" wheels that I insisted on having. This SAV is as close to perfect as any of my previous vehicles.
Favorite Features
Sports car-like feel when driving, Horsepower, and all the gadgets (I love gadgets!).
Suggested Improvements
None that I can think of.
3 out 9 people found this review helpful
Unhappy
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 5 | Fun-to-Drive: | 3 | Build Quality: | 7 |
| Comfort: | 2 | Interior Design: | 4 | Reliability: | 7 |
| Fuel Economy: | 1 | Exterior Design: | 6 | ||
Vehicle
2007 BMW X5 4.8i 4dr SUV AWD (4.8L 8cyl 6A)
Review
I was so excited to get one of the first 4.8i's in production (November 2006) to the point that I never considered that the car would be anything but better than my old 2003 4.4. As of late April 2007 I'd take back my old 4.4 in a second. The new X5 is a pig. Much slower, less comfortable (the sport edition seats are incredibly uncomfortable)things like my cell phone can't charge when the car is off,and that unbelievibly annoying seat belt alarm (you can't put groceries on the passenger front seat as an example) makes really angry at BMW. And yes I will sell it shortly.
Favorite Features
Few
Suggested Improvements
Seats are very uncomfortable. Very hard on the butt(annoying). Seat belt alarm drives you crazy.(irritating) Can't charge your cell phone when the car is off. None of the kick of the old X5 (no fun)
12 out 14 people found this review helpful
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