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2005 BMW X5 consumer reviews

$41,700 starting MSRP
side view of 2005 X5 BMW
(51 reviews)
82% of drivers recommend this car
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.6
  • Interior 4.5
  • Performance 4.6
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 4.6
  • Reliability 3.9
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Nothing this heavy drives this great !

tihs x5 is amazing- drove it every day for 15k miles per year, averages 17 MPG and drives like a car, but heavy and safe like a range rover... Great family car with a ton of power, and you feel good anywhere there's a nice crowd. A Car to feel good about! AWD allows you to ski, or surf with the best of them!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Most reliable car I owned!

I felt really safe in that car with great performance. I purchased the car brand new and had it for 7 years, best car I ever owned, due to special circumstance I had to sell the car, but the first chance I get, I will purchase the X5 again. Loved it.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Most reliable car i?ve Owned

This car gave me what I needed from a ride Plenty room,comfortable,strong,fast,Class,prestige,respect

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Great SUV that drives like a sports car

Great handling and control, good size SUV not too big not too small, decent power, would definitely buy again

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Super reliable, excellent winter car

This car is one of the most reliable cars I have owned so far. Very strong V8, comfortable drive, smooth shifting. On winter tires this car pulls away where others get stuck. Stability control keeps it driving like on tracks. The interior is very well insulated so it is a very quiet ride.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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Built solid

The BMW X5 is built very solid and has performance in its blood. Handles better than many SUVs and has a sure-footedness about it. Lots of great features that aren't available on most cars today (or only in the priciest, most loaded ones) like HID headlights that move when you turn corners, hill decent, power rear recline seats, rear side window shades, etc.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Sports Activity Vehicle

The X5 4.4i is one of the best vehicles on the market. Unmatched suspension and handling propelled by a small but powerful V8. The most versatile vehicle I have ever owned and was excellent for: daily driving, road trips, mountain roads, rain, snow, drag racing, hauling, camping, etc...

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 3.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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car i own

Very clean, drives really well, everything works perfectly. Powered windows, GPS, Sunroof etc Air Filtration, Armrests - Rear Center With Pass-Thru, Center Console Trim - Wood, Dash Trim - Wood, Door Trim - Wood, Floor Mat Material - Carpet, Floor Mats - Front, Floor Mats - Rear, Front Air Conditioning - Automatic Climate Control, Front Air Conditioning Zones - Dual, Rear Vents - Second Row, Shift Knob Trim - Leather, Steering

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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most reliable car I ever owned

All needs met, no break downs ran great worth every penny. Could not tell it was a 2005. Loved that car. Upgraded to a 2012 x5 and had it 8 months and have had multiple problems

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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just got ahold of one fast, plenty of electronics

fun suv, never thought would like suvs proved me wrong, powerful engine, lots of room, bad xxxx full of gadgets and gizmos, does have some rust though

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 3.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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