2004 vs 2005 X5 - major differences?
 

Hello all- hopefully things go right and I am the proud new owner of a x5 by the end of the year. Based on my price range I am looking into the 2004 or 2005 model. Can anyone tell me what differences are apparent btwn these two model years?
I have always liked the X5 and liked it even more when I found out that its considered a large SUV for tax purposes, which means a bigger tax break :)...anyway any help will be appreciated.

I believe that all 04 -06 models are the same. Of course there are the different packages you can get. Sport pckg, premium pkg, cold weather pckg, etc.

Great thanks- does the 06 change in its body styling at all? If thats the case maybe I should get an 04 with all the perks :)...I was concerned with changes in styling and body type. Damn I cant wait.

Early '04 models don't have pan roof.

04 -06 body style is exactly the same. Thats the beauty of it. Yes you might want to get a loaded 04. 04- 06 X5's are whats known as "face lifted" compared to the 00-03.

I think the '06 sport models had the rings around the gauges, and the 4.4i sport wheels (not the add-on 19" performance) were changed to a better look.

Early 2004 don't have blue tooth.

Early 2004 don't have dynamic xenon. I have an 06/04 and have both panoramic and dynamic xenon. Other than the differences mentioned above, no difference.

Not entirely true. You can have bluetooth if you choose to toss BMW Assist.

Don't forget the tire pressure monitor that's standard on 04/04 and later builds which aren't available on early '04 builds.