2007 BMW X5 Consumer Discussions

BMW X5 Prices Paid and Buying Experience

Re: 08 X5 4.8 in So Cal [ozam]

Written by: hipreck on Aug 07, 2008 04:22 AM

Price depends a little on the relationship with your dealer. BMW dealers aren't used to getting hammered over price. I used to think 1 - 1.5K over invoice was fair for a BMW. With the premium package deal (2500) that moved my target to 1 - 1.5K under invoice. This is with a dealer that I plan to do other business with. Best bet is to talk in with the invoice price and remind ... Read More...

BMW X5 - 2008

defects with 2008 X5

Written by: hadiak on Apr 16, 2008 04:25 AM

Hi, Since i bought my 2008 X5 in october 2007, it went to the garage 16 times due to several mechanical defects with the suspensions, hand-braking, steering wheel, .... i would like to know if others had similar problems and what did BMW company do to correct or repair those defects. Did BMW change the car of anyone that had those defects and what was the procedure ... Read More...

Acura MDX vs BMW X5

Re: MDX or X5? [anon3]

Written by: praz on Mar 19, 2008 01:09 PM

I agree with Anon that parts on Lexus are from Camry but not all parts. Also, not all Lexus vehicles are built on Camry, some are. For discussion purpose, let us consider 2007 Camry and 2007 ES. Apart from engine and transmission, I don't see many parts being common including the sheet metal and design. Seriously, how many of you will check the materials on parts? ... Read More...

BMW X5 Recent Cold Temp Problems

Wow!

Written by: sky23213 on Mar 11, 2008 02:33 AM

Let me start with my thanks to the posters who shared their experience with the cold weather issues the X5/X3s have had. WOW! I guess it's good to do a little research in advance. We are planning to replace one of our cars this summer, and I started my research early. One of the vehicles considered is the X3, probably CPO 2005-2007. What really concerned me was not ... Read More...

Acura MDX vs BMW X5

Re: MDX or X5? [danil34]

Written by: anon3 on Mar 08, 2008 06:53 AM

Your assumption that Honda and Acura have better resale value than BMW is incorrect. Several surveys over the past few years, including JD Powers and Kelly Blue Book have ranked BMW at, or near, the top of the list for resale value. It depends on who conducted the survey and how they group vehicles into categories. But generally, BMW ranks higher than Honda/Acura ... Read More...

BMW X5 Prices Paid and Buying Experience

Re: BMW pricing [eights38]

Written by: brandonw1 on Feb 20, 2008 08:36 PM

Quick question to see if you might be able to help as you seem very informed. I am considering buying a brand-new 2007 X5 4.8. I cant seem to find any websites that still show 2007 invoice information, thus its proving difficult for me to determine what the best possible deal is I can get for taking a 2007 off their hands vs a 2008. Any ideas here? Any help would appreciated. Read More...

Re: Cash (BMW) cash incentive on X5's till end of February [ilovedogs]

Written by: brandonw1 on Feb 20, 2008 08:29 PM

I am considering buying a brand-new 2007 X5 4.8. Do you happen to know if this cash incentive is good on any X5 purchase or only on 2008 models? Also, buy chance, do you happen to have information or know where I could find dealer invoice information for a new 2007 BMW X5. Seems like I can only find 2008 invoicing. Many thanks. Read More...

BMW X3 Sunroof

Re: BMW X3 Sunroof [peter1234]

Written by: steve_ on Feb 12, 2008 08:48 AM

Check out this X5 post while waiting for responses: Mr_Shiftright, "BMW X5 Maintenance and Repair" #468, 13 Jan 2007 10:16 am Read More...

BMW X5 Lease Questions

Re: X5 lease numbers [voldermort]

Written by: chrisjur on Jan 27, 2008 00:34 PM

Voldermort.... Do you live in NJ or NY? I'm not sure how it works if you live in NJ and purchase in NY State, but you may have the option to either pay the tax as part of the monthly payment or pay it all up front. For my last NJ-purchased lease, signed 34 months ago, I pay the taxes as part of the payment. For the car I just ordered last week, the taxes were due up front. Ask ... Read More...

BMW X5 Prices Paid and Buying Experience

Re: Purchased X5 [vchugo007]

Written by: chrisjur on Jan 27, 2008 00:05 PM

As I noted in my previous post (chrisjur, "BMW X5 Prices Paid and Buying Experience" #779, 23 Dec 2007 8:39 am), I recently spec'd out a 2008 X5 3.0si with an MSRP of $59,020 and paid $56,725. That is $2600 over invoice and $2295 below MSRP. I negotiated hard with 3 dealers and one came in just a tad bit lower ($2400 off of MSRP), but that wasn't enough to make me jump from ... Read More...