2007 BMW X5 User Reviews

Nice Sporty Suv — we have 3 kids and wanted to downsize our suv (used to have a 2004 toyota landcruiser). Looking for a smaller but nice handling SUV. This is just that. You can fit 3 kids in the car comfortably and the handling is just superb. Very nicely built car. Highly recommend. Having now owned the car for a few years, would update my perspective as follows: harsh ride - the X5 takes "sporty" to seriously, as a result the handling is very crisp but the ride is too harsh. On long drives it can actually be uncomfortable. I would also add that the idrive interface for controlling many aspects of the car is maddening. The 3rd row seats are kind of a joke if you have kids. Our kids are ages 8 to 11 and they barely fit. Our kids did not like this car as the room in the 3rd row seat was too cramped. Another thing that drove our kids crazy was the location of the DVD player. The second row could see the screen but not the 3rd row. So overall, after owning the car for a few years, I'd say, that it has great handing, a sporty drive and a 3rd row of seats, but.... the drive is too harsh in my opinion. For the money, I can think of many other luxury SUVs that have great handling but a more comfortable ride.

2007 Bmw X5 - Excellent, But Not Perfect — I traded in a 1991 Ford Explorer so you might laugh at the comparison -- there is none, obviously. This BMW X5 is a pure dream to drive. It's like it's always waiting to take off, which is frustrating when you're stuck in traffic. But when you hit open highway and can put this marvel to the test, it's fantastic. Go get one. Update: 2013.05.20 Have owned the X5 for 1.5 yrs now and while it is still very fun to drive and the build quality exceeds most other cars, a little of the shine has warn off with small wear and tear items costing far too much to repair. My CPO warrantly also just expired, under which I was able to get several key repairs done for almost free, so the next 6-12 months will be eye-opening on cost if anything goes wrong. Will update again in a year or less.

Primary Use: Commuting to work

Awesome — A fantastic drivers car with exhilarating performance,tremendous handling, all the practicalities of an SUV, great build quality, loads of gadgetry, down side a bit heavy on the juice around town, but good on a long run. Overall a great fun drive with the practiclity of a safe family car.

Primary Use: Family transportation

I Love It! — Have only owned for a couple of days, but already am loving it! Power, handling, style, comfort are all excellent. Would like to have better gas mileage, but, hey, it's a V8! This car is a real joy to drive! After six months, and no real adverse weather yet, I can still say I am very pleased with its performance! Put the shift selector in Sport mode, which raises the shift points, and the acceleration is quick! Have a bit of an issue getting the Nav system to reliably read updated map DVDs, but otherwise, the tech aspects are very nice. Had to replace battery (4 years old), which cost a little under $200. Got the rear brakes replaced under warranty. All in all, I am very happy with it. Would definitely buy it again!!!

Primary Use: Commuting to work

Good Suv — For a SUV drives perfeckt. Its a drivers car it must better on road than of road - no preformance of road, god bulid quality - good seats good ride hide.brakes are very good and so are handling, good mileage for the diesel.