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| Performance | 8.2/10  |
|---|---|
| Practicality | 8.6/10 |
| Reliability | 8.1/10 |
| Value for Money | 7.7/10 |
| Reviewer Rating | 7.9/10 |
| Overall Rating | 5.8/10  |
Full review by
bmwg2mrk
on 7th Apr 2008
User Rating : 9
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Good Points: 3.0d sport: Comfort on motorway journeys is comparable with any luxury car on the market, the performance for a car of this size. I am averaging 30.0 mpg cruising at 80mph. It has enough toys to keep anyone happy. I also use this vehicle for towing a caravan and you have to keep looking in your mirror to make sure the van is still there, it tows with more control and sure footedness than any other car I have towed with (two 5 series bmw's).
Bad Points: It is a bit scittish on uneven country lanes due to the 20" alloys; the Traffic Master link to the GPS is a biot dissapointing as it can send you off on a route that traffic master has no knowlege of and therefore you can be as stuck on the alternate route as you were on the original.
General comments: I have a December 2006 BMW X5 with 12k on the clock that I paid 31700 for this was 17,100 cheaper than it was new - so far seems like very good value for money as you can drive it all day long and still be as fresh as when you got in it.
bmwg2mrk's review and ratings | 191 words
Review by
RobinDP
on 24th May 2007
User Rating : 2
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The BMW X5 looks nice and handles well.............however. The gearbox is shocking, in fact so bad that I have to describe it as dangerous. The indifferent and prolonged lag at junctions means you are seriously at risk of being T-boned from the side and once the power kicks in the car shoots forward which also means the car in front could be in trouble.After persistent complaints BMW eventually described it as a characteristic of the car.......does not really correlate with information containe ...
RobinDP's full review | 222 words | 1 comment added.
Review by
thraxtos
on 18th May 2007
User Rating : 3
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0
Awful 6 Speed ZF Automatic Gearbox. My car's a Diesel model - It lurches at every opportunity. It's really quite dangerous, especially at roundabouts & junctions. What do BMW call it? - A Characteristic! - And one that they don't tell you about when you buy one. Even the brochure tells you how smooth the power delivery is - NOT! These cars with this gearbox are absolutely no where near the "ultimate driving machine". A disgrace to what used to be a good name.
Very disappointing - See above.
thraxtos's full review | 161 words
Review by
krjd1
on 31st Jul 2005
User Rating : 9
Respect :
+1
PERFORMANCE:
This X5 3.0 Sport was the first automatic we have ever owned and I have to say it's great. The automatic shift is very smooth, you can feel it change between first and second when pulling away but after that it's hard to notice the gear changes when driving normally. In sport mode the five speed auto becomes a four speed unit and holds the rpm for an age. It gets a little bit noiser in the cabin but the sound is nice and the resulting acceleration more than worth it - it's useful f ...
krjd1's full review | 1675 words
Review by
100793
on 17th Feb 2004
User Rating : 9
Respect :
-1
What more can I say, BMW X5 3.0 SPORT looks great, before driving one I dismissed it as a footballers wife's car - but go & test drive one & you too will be smitten!
100793's full review | 73 words | 1 comment added.
Review by
Bob.
on 19th Feb 2003
User Rating : 10
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+1
Evidently BMW has corrected the problems of early model X5s. My 2002 has 11,000 trouble free miles on it. I am averaging 19.6 miles per gallon, which is excellent for a vehicle of this size. Handling is better than on most non SUVs, and immensely better than my Jeep Grand Cherokee. Have taken it off road in Death Valley, CA with no problem except for occasional bottoming on short, steep rises.
Bob.'s full review | 89 words
Review by
amar.
on 19th Jan 2003
User Rating : 10
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sporty, great suspension if you get sport package, if you're loaded with money then i recommend you get the 4.6is, it is a beast, it has i think 349 horses and stock with 20 inch rimz....but if u want luxuary and style get the BMW X5
amar.'s full review | 92 words
Review by
chris.
on 11th Oct 2002
User Rating : 9
Respect :
+2
The BMW X5 3.0 Sport is absolutely the best suv you can get. Regardless of the gas mileage (who really cares about mpg when your looking at a 4500lb vehicles). I have had a few issues with switches breaking, door handles scratching and other little items. Thankfully warranty covers these parts. If you are looking for a suv that gets you to where you need to go quickly and most importantly safely, this is the ride you should seriously consider. Wish I could afford the 4.6. That beast is a bullet.
chris.'s full review | 102 words
Review by
Stumpy.
on 17th Sep 2002
User Rating : 9
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I have just completed my first year with my BMW X5 3.0 Sport and it has been fantastically enjoyable. Even had it off road which it coped with well. Living in the country it provides better versatility and value than the 530i touring. Love it to bits, probably buy a 4.4 auto next time.
Only reliability niggle was a small problem with electrics to steering wheel.
Stumpy.'s full review | 72 words
Review by
Jake.
on 25th Jun 2002
User Rating : 8
Respect :
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My only problem with the BMW X5 3.0 Sport car is the manual gearbox which has a very tall first gear. Find myself taking off in second most of the time. Buy an automatic!
The sports pack is also the best looker but with 19" 285mm wide tyres you can't seem to get all terain tyres. Not a problem for most on roaders but if you are considering any off roading smaller wheels may be better for you.
Can't fault the build quality or performance. If you can find one buy it.
Jake.'s full review | 96 words | 1 comment added.
Review by
Kriss.
on 6th Sep 2001
User Rating : 9
Respect :
+7
The BMW X5 Sport is powerful, quick and luxurious.
Great looking especially with the sport pack.
Lets face it, how many in this sector go off road?
So even though it is pricey, the looks, quality and performance sets it apart from the rest. (The 4.4 sport is a flying machine !)
Go drive a range rover then get in one of these and feel the difference !!
Kriss.'s full review | 71 words | 1 comment added.
