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2008 BMW X5 consumer reviews

$46,200 starting MSRP
side view of 2008 X5 BMW
(63 reviews)
85% of drivers recommend this car
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.6
  • Interior 4.6
  • Performance 4.3
  • Value 3.9
  • Exterior 4.7
  • Reliability 3.9
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Good suv for big snow not so good at mpg

We own this car for 4 years.. I decided to buy this suv only for the body.. outside looking is amazing compared to up to 2006 x5 .. and i buy w 3.0si .. 6 pistons in line no v6 or v8 ... easy tune up ..

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

It is solidly built, quiet, and smooth. Great car, but even better value!Sport mode, the acceleration is good. I really like the looks of this car.

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 Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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Love this car

I never thought I would own a BMW.... now I don't know if I would buy anything else... Absolutely love my X5!!! I have never driven a vehicle that floats down the road like my X5! Has plenty of power when needed to!!

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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This is a nice car.

This is a nice car. Please pay attention to Car Fax. There is a difference between owning just a nice car and owing a BMW.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 3.0
  • Interior 3.0
  • Performance 3.0
  • Value 3.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Does recommend this car
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Great ride but$

The vehicle is outstanding you can tell a lot of thought was put into the engineering. The only downfall is the cost of a repair

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

Very comfy,to much to describe the felling. Best car I ever owned. It was my pride since 2008 and a lot of nice memories .

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 New car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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Perfect First Used Car !!!

I?ve Been On Cars.com For About An Month & A Half Searching For The Right Used Car. I looked At Over A Thousand Cars But When I Ran Across The 2008 BMW X5 3.0si It Was Like Love At First Sight. One Owner And Only 86,777 Miles On The Dash Priced At $11,014. I Went To The Dealer, Test Drove It And It Took Three Days For Final Decision Making And Next Thing You Know I Was Back At The Dealer Signning Papers To Drive It Off The Lot. It Ride Great And The Inside Is Excellence Very Clean.

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

I'm getting to know it still. The vehicle is responding well so far. I'm hoping that it continues to be as reliable as it has been.

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

This SUV is roomy, luxurious and fast. I have only had it for 10 days but LOVE! My only issues so far is the BMW emblem on the front (sticker) came off and the glove box is not opening.

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

This vehicle does a great job of combining SUV benefits and BMW performance and handling. When it was working, it performed great regardless of weather conditions. The overriding problem was constant and costly maintenance. The most recent was a sporadic smoking problem which was not fully diagnosed or resolved.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 1.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 1.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does not recommend this car
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