2004 BMW X5

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2004 BMW X5

Kelley Blue Book Retail $15,750–$19,650  

Average Rating

4.4 out of 5
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Comfort:4.1 out of 5
Performance:4.9 out of 5
Exterior Styling:4.9 out of 5
Interior Design:4.7 out of 5
Value for the Money:4.2 out of 5
Reliability:4.3 out of 5

9 out of 10 people would recommended this car to a friend

Consumer Reviews

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a sports car not a suv

by sportscar lover
from houston | August 5, 2011

Rating from

(5)
Comfort: 4 out of 5
Performance: 5 out of 5
Exterior Styling: 5 out of 5
Interior Design: 5 out of 5
Value for the Money: 5 out of 5
Reliability: 5 out of 5

"great cars, handle like a go cart round corners, solid as a rock at speed, effortless performance and that famous bmw v8 sound."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: Used

Primary use for this car: Transporting family


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GREAT Sport Utility!

by Aunt Kimmy!
from Roswell, GA. | July 7, 2011

Rating from

(5)
Comfort: 5 out of 5
Performance: 5 out of 5
Exterior Styling: 5 out of 5
Interior Design: 5 out of 5
Value for the Money: 5 out of 5
Reliability: 5 out of 5

"This car is like ia like a TANK! No wiggling or wobbling just pure ultimate driving machine like the commercials say! If you want GREAT performaning, solid & BEAUTIFUL car-look no more!!! It's all wrapped up in 1 package in the BMW-X5! I sold my 1st BMW X-5 almost 3 years ago & am SOOOOOO GLAD that I bought another one! Best decision I could have made!"

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: Used

Primary use for this car: Commuting


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Sporty performance with decent MPG

by Power driver
from La Jolla, CA | May 11, 2011

Rating from

(4)
Comfort: 5 out of 5
Performance: 4 out of 5
Exterior Styling: 4 out of 5
Interior Design: 4 out of 5
Value for the Money: 4 out of 5
Reliability: 4 out of 5

"This is my first X5 and I like so far. Much better than my ML 320. Power is excellent , MPG is fair at about 20 overall. Interior is nice and roomy with comfortable seats. I will probably keep this one for awhile if it continues to be dependable."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: Used

Primary use for this car: Just getting around


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BMW GOOOOOOD!

by Automan
from Laguna Beach | December 15, 2010

Rating from

(5)
Comfort: 5 out of 5
Performance: 5 out of 5
Exterior Styling: 5 out of 5
Interior Design: 5 out of 5
Value for the Money: 5 out of 5
Reliability: 5 out of 5

"I have owned two consecutive X5's. The best mix between an SUV and a Car combining versatility, performance, luxury, comfort, style, etc..."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: Used

Primary use for this car: Just getting around


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2004 BMW X5 4.4i

by Nick
from los angeles | June 26, 2010

Rating from

(5)
Comfort: 4 out of 5
Performance: 5 out of 5
Handling: 5 out of 5
Exterior Styling: 5 out of 5
Interior Design: 5 out of 5
Features: 5 out of 5
Value for the Money: 5 out of 5
Reliability: 5 out of 5

"had this car for 3 years, and all those years prblem free, hands down the best car I have ever owned"

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: Used

Primary use for this car: Commuting


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2004 x5 4.4i

by var
from los angeles | June 10, 2010

Rating from

(5)
Comfort: 4 out of 5
Performance: 5 out of 5
Handling: 5 out of 5
Exterior Styling: 5 out of 5
Interior Design: 5 out of 5
Features: 5 out of 5
Value for the Money: 5 out of 5
Reliability: 4 out of 5

"owned the vehicle for almost 2 years w/o any major issues, drives like a sports car, I loved every single thing about it."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: Used

Primary use for this car: Commuting


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4 out of 4 found this review helpful

X5 is a Timeless Classic

by X5 Is Best
from Melrose | May 29, 2009

Rating from

(4)
Comfort: 4 out of 5
Performance: 5 out of 5
Handling: 5 out of 5
Exterior Styling: 5 out of 5
Interior Design: 5 out of 5
Features: 5 out of 5
Value for the Money: 4 out of 5
Reliability: 5 out of 5

"I have owned Audis, Acuras, Saabs and this is my first BMW. I can honestly say there is a reason why this car is more premium in price. While it is expensive it maintains its value being that there is not one cheap part in the entire vehicle. The car operates flawlessly and is the type of car you buy and hold for a long time. I have traditionally changed cars about 2 years. After 18 months the car still feels new and interesting. Reliability excellent and its quality is outstanding. Nothing more to say."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: Used

Primary use for this car: Work


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4 out of 4 found this review helpful

most unreliable car i've owned

by jesse
from northwest indiana | February 20, 2009

Rating from

(2)
Comfort: 2 out of 5
Performance: 5 out of 5
Handling: 5 out of 5
Exterior Styling: 5 out of 5
Interior Design: 4 out of 5
Features: 4 out of 5
Value for the Money: 1 out of 5
Reliability: 1 out of 5

"Don't buy this car without an extended warranty it is the most unreliable car I've ever had. The dealer wants to charge me 4000 dollars for a new panoramic sunroof and i've been in the dealership at least once a month. All this only happened after the Warrant expired."

I would recommend this car to a friend: No

This vehicle was purchased: Used

Primary use for this car: Transporting family


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Fast, fun, but skip the sport suspension

by X5 fan
from San Francisco, CA | September 22, 2008

Rating from

(4)
Comfort: 3 out of 5
Performance: 5 out of 5
Handling: 5 out of 5
Exterior Styling: 5 out of 5
Interior Design: 5 out of 5
Features: 5 out of 5
Value for the Money: 4 out of 5
Reliability: 4 out of 5

"Really a very nice car, but it rides exceedingly stiff with the sport suspension on 19" rims. So skip the sport suspension! Note that I love tighter cars, and have had an M5 and 740 sport..but the X5 is over the top on stiffness with the sport suspension. Also, the panoramic sunroof (the BIG sunroof!) can leak very slightly(ours fixed under warranty) and there is a software upgrade avail. from BMW for a "clunking" transmission (we have a 2004 w/6-spd auto). Aside from that, it's great...fast, great brakes, good sound system, we love the sport seats, the nav is much better than earlier BMW nav systems, the finish is fantastic, etc. Ours has 40K miles on it with very few issues."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: Used

Primary use for this car: N/A


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A Substantial SUV

by Sjones
from Chicago, IL | October 19, 2006

Rating from

(5)
Comfort: 5 out of 5
Performance: 5 out of 5
Handling: 5 out of 5
Exterior Styling: 5 out of 5
Interior Design: 4 out of 5
Features: 5 out of 5
Value for the Money: 4 out of 5
Reliability: 5 out of 5

"I've been driving an X5 for a few weeks now and the first thing that struck me about it was how substantial it is. Heavy doors. high-effort and purposful controls. Accurate but deliberate handling. Gutsy and lovely-sounding V-6. There's a subsystem or adjustment for everything. This car makes my Acura feel like an economy car. When they say German engineering, I get it now. It has less to do with build quaility (like a Toyota) and more to do with servicability, material quality and durability."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: Used

Primary use for this car: N/A


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4 out of 4 found this review helpful

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