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BMW X5 REVIEW
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| Ratings |
( Maximum score is 100 ) |
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| Overall: |
  ( 60 )
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| Comfort: |
( 100 )
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| Performance: |
( 100 )
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| Quality: |
( 40 )
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| Appearance: |
( 100 )
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| Comments |
Favorite feature: |
The car has great brakes. |
Least favorite feature: |
Whenever I unlock the liftgate from inside the car, then get out of the car and shut the driver's door it forces the liftgate to lock. |
Advice to buyer: |
Be prepared to spend alot of time in the service department. |
Detailed review: |
I purchased a 2003 Certified Pre-Owned BMW X5 in October 2006. The car had 50,000 miles on it at the time of purchase. This car has been in the shop since the first day.The moment I drove the car home from the dealership and pulled into my driveway warning lights and bells were going off. In a two-month period my X5 has been in the shop over 6 times. I now know the whole service department on a first name basis. Nothing has been too major, no engine problems yet (knock on wood), but all the problems combined have been a major annoyance. For instance, my car is in the shop right now because today when I was driving down the highway in the pouring rain my windshield wipers stopped working. If you want to purchase a Certified Pre-Owned BMW beware, when I spoke to BMW regarding all the problems the car has had in the past 2 months, BMW responded with 'What do you expect the car is a 2003 with 50,000 miles on it.' Every car I have had in the past I have driven over 100,000 miles without EVER having a problem. BMW claims that a BMW is the “Ultimate Driving Machine”, I would not know, I barely drive my car because it is ALWAYS in the shop.
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Also considered: |
N/A
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| About This Reviewer... |
Location: |
Piedmont, California |
Other vehicles owned: |
None
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Review submitted: |
December 12, 2006 |
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