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2009 BMW X5 consumer reviews

$47,500 starting MSRP
side view of 2009 X5 BMW
(47 reviews)
85% of drivers recommend this car
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.7
  • Interior 4.7
  • Performance 4.7
  • Value 4.3
  • Exterior 4.8
  • Reliability 4.2
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This car is not that reliable

These cars have a issue with the fuel pump I keep seeing these cars selling for cheap on Facebook the most common problem is always the fuel pump we had to replace the pump 2 TIMES keep in mind we only owned this car for 3 months IN the first week we had 3 problems the biggest was the battery i would recommend to first buyers

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 3.0
  • Performance 3.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 3.0
  • Reliability 2.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does not recommend this car
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Solid German Engineering

I bought my 2009 X5 4.8 liter used with 40k miles on it. Driven it 110,000 additional miles to date and it has been an AWESOME car. Reliable, strong and drives more like a sports car than an SUV. The body style has been overhauled by BMW 3 times since then, yet even at this age the car looks elegant and solid inside and out. German engineering at its best!! Can't wait to get my new one.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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I love my 09 x5 4.8 sport

This truck is my favorite car ever. I've had it for 5 years and put alot of money into it. Valve seals and gaskets, radiator, coolant pipe, battery, alternator, water pump, tires and brake pads and rotors. This is considered MAINTENANCE on a high performance luxury vehicle! Know this before you buy it! It's not a Honda! There expensive to own and maintain but I know what I signed up for and I'm happy.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 2.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Reliable and strong SUV I ever owned

I owned BMW X5 for 12 years. BMW X5 design never goes out of style. Very solid outside and very elegant inside. Prestigious car to own

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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A great car drive it your self

Is great car one of the best in the market I like it very much The cars have space enough to be comfortable There is still some room behind me with the seat backed up all of the way. The features and smart key are a nice touch. I am used to a V-6 AWD vehicle, but this is great experience, 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 Commuting
  • Does not recommend this car
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We do love our X5

We are up to 146,000 miles (purchased with 95,000. I have spent a small fortune to get it fixed but now am in a "calm period" and she is running very well. Some favorite things: air shocks in back give a fantastic ride feel, styling, sunroof, highway handling, headlights are cool. Things I've fixed: replaced air bags for rear shocks replaced valve cover gaskets replaced radiator replaced water pump/thermostat replaced all 6 plug covers (forgot what they are called) replaced tires (run flats are not cheap) replaced brake pads (kept rotors)

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Best SUV I have ever Owned!

I love the fact that I am never stuck with the AWD. I have the custom X5 rims that are amazing. I also have the automatic suspension that makes drives feel great!

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 Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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Love my X5

132 k miles and going strong! Yes it is expensive to fix but this rig has been good to me. The 3.0 engine is bullet proof and silky smooth.

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

This is a great mid sized SUV. Not great gas mileage but roomy. Be careful driving over bumps in the road, it’s not meant for off roading.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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Love the truck BUT costly repairs&recalls

Purchased this truck with only 11,000 miles.....besides Regular maintence (tires and brakes etc) never had to put too much money into repairs UNTIL truck hit 60,000....miles....I practically live in the mechanic's shop And Working just to pay for its costly repairs lately...I don't put many miles a year (about $10k-$12k)?????? *new fuel tank*new water pump*new radiator*new special design Hoses ($300+!) Now looking to trade it in JUST because of Major Elements breaking down BEFORE $70k miles!!!!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does not recommend this car
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