What Is Up With These All Problems W/ X5?

elvism · #1 05-19-2007, 12:25 AM

I REALLY COULDN'T WAIT TO BUY THE X5 WHEN IT CAME OUT BUT NOW IM JUST CONFUSED..I SEE POSITIVE REVIEWS BUT WAY MORE NEGATIVE STUFF AND I KNOW 99% OF U GUYS ARE BMW GUYS... IM UPSET READING ABOUT 1. NAV SYSTEM 2. REAR DVD PLAYER 3. NEW LOCK OUT PROBLEM.4. REAR BUMPER SET UP(LOOKS CHEAP) UNLESS U HAVE BLACK COLOR X5 5.HP KIND OF LOW FOR 3.0 .. THIS IS JUST A FEW OF THE THINGS I HAVE READ.. I LOVE BMW BUT WHAT THE .... ILL WAIT UNTIL SEPT-OCT AND SEE WHAT KIND OF FEEDBACK I READ HERE ON DECIDING IF I SHOULD BUY THE X5. I'M STARTING TO THINK MAYBE I SHOULD GET THE 535XI..

TQ2K · #2 05-19-2007, 12:32 AM

Normal for newly released model from BMW... Saw the same thing when the 99 and 2000 model E53 rolled out the market and they had the fair share of issues...

With all the electronic stuff and software on the vehicle you can only catch so much with internal QA and rest of the fine tuning/QA reporting will unfortunately be passed on to the early buyers...

trueX5er · #3 05-19-2007, 12:55 AM

I'm not sure what you're talking about exactly....a lot of people come to X5 world because they are having problems....many of us have no problems at all.
1) nav: I think it's a pretty good system, especially with RTTI.
2)rear DVD: Can't comment, don't have it
3) It's not a "new lock out problem". It was a rare, single time incident, and it's very unfortunate, but it's nothing to get all worried about...it's an isolated incident..(from what I gather)
4) That's an opinion.
5) I find power to be fine for the 3.0si. It is adequate, and I am getting 17 mpg.
I'm not blindly defending the E70, I also had a problem-free E53 for several years, and they just are different vehicles.

lph65724 · #4 05-19-2007, 03:49 AM

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Originally Posted by elvism

5.HP KIND OF LOW FOR 3.0 ..

Really!
bmw US spec X5 3.0 - 260hp & non-US spec X5 3.0 - 272hp(or 265hp)
compared to other auto manufacturers 3.0-liter engines, x5 3.0si has actually more power

X5FX · #5 05-19-2007, 09:49 AM

Yes, the X5 is an utter failure...I would steer clear.

AzNMpower32 · #6 05-19-2007, 09:56 AM

If power is THAT important, there is a solution: buy a X5 4.8i. How fast do you really need to go? Or is it just you won't have bragging rights of "I have 475hp"

All first year models have unsolved bugs and gremlins. It was the same way back in 2000 with the E53 4.4i. If you're afraid, then go buy a 2008 model later on.

BG624 · #7 05-19-2007, 10:46 AM

I think most of the issues are pretty minor with a few people having serious problems.
We've had no problems and couldn't be happier. My wife who's the primary driver tell me all the time it's the best car she's ever had. Are there some things that could be improved, for sure but overall it's a nice vehicle.

CGSTL · #8 05-19-2007, 12:56 PM

Best car she's ever had??? Looking at your garage in your signature, that's saying something! My wife is looking at the E70 to solve her "My 2005 4.4i E53 is underpowered (read: transmission tries to use too tall of a gear)" complaints. Let's hope the 4.8i keeps the E70 in the appropriate gear so when you want to punch it a little it doesn't have to downshift two gears to get any momentum.

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Originally Posted by BG624

I think most of the issues are pretty minor with a few people having serious problems.
We've had no problems and couldn't be happier. My wife who's the primary driver tell me all the time it's the best car she's ever had. Are there some things that could be improved, for sure but overall it's a nice vehicle.

tonycajjo · #9 05-19-2007, 01:08 PM

first years are always harry with any auto. and also keep in mind that more often than not you will hear about peoples problems with stuff rather than the good. for example many come onto this forum looking for answers to questions, not to promot sales or anything of the sort. if you're nervous about the new X then i would wait.

BG624 · #10 05-19-2007, 02:07 PM

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Originally Posted by CGSTL

Best car she's ever had??? Looking at your garage in your signature, that's saying something! My wife is looking at the E70 to solve her "My 2005 4.4i E53 is underpowered (read: transmission tries to use too tall of a gear)" complaints. Let's hope the 4.8i keeps the E70 in the appropriate gear so when you want to punch it a little it doesn't have to downshift two gears to get any momentum.

Well, not counting the Porsche's, she can't drive a manual.
Her last car was a Range Rover (she loved it, I hated it) and she was not looking forward to getting the X5, in her mind is was the best of some not very good choices. She's driven the X5 for a few weeks now and can't believe how much fun the car is to drive, how fast, responsive and comfortable it is and tells everyone it's the best car she's ever had. When we're in it together she insists on driving, what else can I say other than I like it for the same reasons too. We've also had no problems.
If your wife thinks the 05 4.4 is underpowered I'm not sure if the 07 4.8 will do it for her. I do not find the tranny looking for a taller gear and in fact holds lower gears longer than most cars of this type. It kicks down rapidly an holds gears on hills which is nice. You should take one out for an extensive test drive and see for yourself.