2007 BMW X5 Consumer Reviews Page 3

Best SAV out there!

Written by: MattfromNY on 04/18/2007

Vehicle

2007 BMW X5 3.0si 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl 6A)

Review

Picked up the X5 this month and put 800 miles on it the first weekend. Car handles great and is not even comparable to the Acura MDX (I have had two MDXs and this is a big step up). Test drove the new MDX and decided to go with the X5 even though it was more money. Car is rock solid.

Favorite Features

Sport package, iDrive.

Suggested Improvements

Better gas mileage, little more cargo space.

5 out 5 people found this review helpful

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X5 Sport and Utility

Written by: BMW#5 on 04/13/2007

Vehicle

2007 BMW X5 4.8i 4dr SUV AWD (4.8L 8cyl 6A)

Review

Amazing handling, very responsive, particularly for it's size, feels smaller and lighter than it is. Interior design, very thoughtful and attractive. Bullet proof on ice and snow, Xdrive, sport package plus all the numerous electronic aids simply work. Over-engineered, takes much study and trial and error to use myiad systems. The iDrive is just plain tedious - flying the F16 was easier! Bottom line: if you like to drive, this is an easy choice over it's peers.

Favorite Features

BMW handling, just plain magic, a scalpel in a world of axes. Excellent power train. Rock solid in ice and snow. Gorgeous fit and finish, inside and out. Highway mileage, 20+ at 75-85, quite surprising, credit the new power train.

Suggested Improvements

Daunting and complex electronics, features to keep a geek happy for years! Third row seat for kids only. No spare if you get third row, risky business in the west. Fairly aggressive shift responses in city, particularly hilly (live in mountains), driving.

3 out 3 people found this review helpful

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3rd & last

Written by: Steve L on 04/07/2007

Vehicle

2007 BMW X5 4.8i 4dr SUV AWD (4.8L 8cyl 6A)

Review

My 3rd & last BMW (two 7 series and this X5). With 1300 miles on my 4.8 X5 it had to be towed to shop while I was 800 miles from home when the electronic transmission would not shift. Computer updates were no help. As I write this from my motel room after 2 days of waiting, the factory folks are still scratching their heads. Other than the reliability issue the car is very rough riding. Wind noise is too pronounced for a luxury car selling at this price point. The ventilated seats are superior in overall comfort to the hard buckets which are standard. The runflat tires cost abt $500 each to replace and should be an option not standard!

Favorite Features

Panoramic sunroof is great. Ventilated seats should be standard as they are great here in the hot southeast.

Suggested Improvements

Let BMW staffers who are ergonomic techs and who are more customer oriented design the next models instead of the BMW engineers who appear to have too much say in design decisions. Drop the 3rd seat as it is essentially unusable and is dead weight. Make the expensive runflats an option only.

13 out 14 people found this review helpful

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Love to drive it

Written by: waserdo on 04/07/2007

Vehicle

2007 BMW X5 3.0si 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl 6A)

Review

The X5 has been a pleasure to own and drive. BMW has made owning this car a pleasure to have with a wrap around warranty program that covers everything including brakes and always being available to cover your needs. The car in all the time I have had it, has only needed oil changes and a brake change. Thumbs up BMW.

Favorite Features

Warranty coverage.

Suggested Improvements

CD player and navigation system should both be something in dash.

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Impressive Ride and Drive

Written by: DRF on 03/13/2007

Vehicle

2007 BMW X5 3.0si 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl 6A)

Review

After in-depth comparisons to Mercedes ML 320 CDI, ML500, Lexus GX 470 and Cadillac Escalade, the BMW X5 won me over quickly in a variety of areas from build and finish to actual ride, drive and handling. Most of the others offered spongy-swaying rides, not the X5. The V8 is a beast and the 6 cylinder is more than adequate and the mileage is much better. Certain option packages are well worth the cost like the Premium package, the Technology package, Sport package and definitely the Active Steering as well as the Comfort Assist. The Active Steering provides an incredible increased handling effect. And 4 yrs/50k mile bumper to bumper INCLUDING maintenance is sweet as well.

Favorite Features

Comfort Assist spoils you to where you never pull your keys out anymore, you just touch the handle, the vehicle unlocks or locks, touch the button on the dash and you start the vehicle and take off or shut the engine down.

Suggested Improvements

11 out 13 people found this review helpful

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Can't Say Enough About the New X5

Written by: anon5 on 03/12/2007

Vehicle

2007 BMW X5 4.8i 4dr SUV AWD (4.8L 8cyl 6A)

Review

BMW has done an outstanding job with this redesign. The old and new X5 both perform well, but the new X5 adds REFINEMENT to the equation. Wind/road noise are hugely reduced. Interior quality is greatly improved. The sport package with active suspension hugs the road, yet gives very smooth ride quality with minimal lean in corners. Contour seats are excellent, although the active "massage" seats are a little weird (like having a python slowly undulate under the seat cushion). No squeaks, rattles. No defects. I tire of the computer-challenged press who constantly complain because they can't learn all iDrive features in a 10-minute test drive. I love the control it gives over vehicle functions.

Favorite Features

Smooth/quiet on highway with excellent handling. BMW's upgraded contour seats are the best seats in any car, period. Stiff chassis feels ultra solid. Heads up display with nav system. Well-placed cup holders, storage bins. Upgraded stereo, bluetooth phone.

Suggested Improvements

Active steering is a travesty for BMWs already perfect steering (avoid this unnecessary expense). Heavy vehicle needs more HP or less weight. Buttons that switch on interior lights should be illuminated at night. Bigger gas tank. Parking distance control should be separate option from rear camera.

18 out 18 people found this review helpful

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Underpowered

Written by: Frank on 02/26/2007

Vehicle

2007 BMW X5 3.0si 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl 6A)

Review

Bought new 2007 X5 sight unseen. Ordered in October, picked up car in January. In gently rolling area the X5 3.0 seems underpowered. The transmission is constantly shifting and feels like it is straining. If you really put your foot on the gas, it's not as noticeable. Love the design, in fact am trading in for the X5 4.8. It's going to cost, but my mistake.

Favorite Features

Suggested Improvements

12 out 13 people found this review helpful

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Outstanding Job

Written by: ali on 02/02/2007

Vehicle

2007 BMW X5 4.8i 4dr SUV AWD (4.8L 8cyl 6A)

Review

They did a great job revamping the car. Lots of power and stabililty. Upscale interior especially with the upgraded leather option.

Favorite Features

Power, design, handling, braking, active stearing, active seats, suspension smooth (in sport package) leather interior looks very nice. Job well done.

Suggested Improvements

Lower the driver's seat a bit, entry is somewhat a hassle untill one gets used to if short.

22 out 22 people found this review helpful

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BMW X5

Written by: AK15727 on 01/26/2007

Vehicle

2007 BMW X5 4.8i 4dr SUV AWD (4.8L 8cyl 6A)

Review

We waited 5 months for our 4.8 X5 since we had to order it and it has exceeded our expectations. It drives like the 5 series with excellent handling and power. The engine is quiet and the road noise is minimal. We originally had an MDX and it is steps up in performance, handling, and comfort. I highly recommend the sports package.

Favorite Features

Performance and handling.

Suggested Improvements

Windows need tinting.

2 out 3 people found this review helpful

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My First BMW! A great ride!

Written by: kp98077 on 01/24/2007

Vehicle

2007 BMW X5 3.0si 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl 6A)

Review

I bought the X5 in early January 07, was very close to getting the audi Q7, and have owned 3 other audis. But I wanted to try somthing different and glad I did! So far so good! This car is smooth, confident, and looks beautiful! I test drove all the midsize type SUV such as the Acura MDX, Mercedez ML350, Audi Q7 and Porsche Cayenne. I bought the X5 "demo" model so it already had 1000 miles on it. Was a little worried about that but no issues so far and all is covered under warranty.

Favorite Features

Excellent handling, commanding views, comfortable interior and seats, lots of cool feature like park assist, sirius radio. Plenty of HP with the engine! Fun to drive.

Suggested Improvements

Do away with plastic bumpers!! Maybe more details in interior like audi does. A little bumpy but I am sure I'll get used to it.

8 out 8 people found this review helpful

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