BMW 2005 X5

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  • Economy

    Value

    2 out of 5 2.0

    These big trucks are simply too costly to buy and run. Good but not worth the money.

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Feels like its on rails, great handling considering weight.

    Performance

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Shed slow after 2 M3's - you don't buy one for performance. Gearchange annoyingly slow!!!

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    2 out of 5 2.0

    broke down 3 times in as many months - to be fair I think I have been a bit unlucky here though (electrics)

    Image

    4 out of 5 4.0

    2nd IMO only to rangey

    Comfort

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Very refined - no problems here.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Not been nicked yet...

    Service

    2 out of 5 2.0

    BMW contiunues to slip....

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Self level susp, battery (good ol' BMW battery prob), sensor in engine coked up(?)

    Other

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    Used

    Would you buy the same model again?

    No

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    Yes