2008 BMW X5 Review - Kelley Blue Book

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BMW X5. Most crossover SUVs strive to be as comfortable and usable as possible. But for the BMW X5, all-out practicality takes a back seat to driving excitement. While not the roomiest or most useful crossover, the X5 offers drivers stirring driving dynamics and versatile all-weather capability.
Welcome to our comprehensive Kelley Blue Book review of the BMW X5.
To differentiate itself from the smaller X3 and remain competitive in the crossover marketplace, the X5 has grown in size in its second generation. It now offers more cargo room, more technology and optional third-row seating. Yet the X5 retains the inspired handling that originally won it acclaim. For more new car reviews, interviews and automotive news visit www.kbb.com today.

[@000Engineer000]

A message for those who suggest the 5 series instead: You want to consider the X5 if you have a child of under 6 years of age and require a real drivers car. For all the Moms driving the X5 it will be much easier handling the child at chest level without having to strain your back while working the child seat. Same goes for the trunk access. It is the right car for families with small kids, families that want the handling and awesomeness of the BMW.

[@Djstue]

I had this car as a kid, i really miss it.

[@mbayediop1094]

47k dollars when it came out now it's worth 5k wow I love it

[@000Engineer000]

You want to consider the X5 if you have a child of under 6 years of age and require a real drivers car. For all the Moms driving the X5 it will be much easier handling the child at chest level without having to strain your back while working the child seat. Same goes for the trunk access. It is the right car for families with small kids, families that want the handling and awesomeness of the BMW.

[@youmils03swagger]

Standard features include air conditioning w/dual-zone climate controls, interior air filter, power tilt/telescopic leather-wrapped steering wheel w/radio controls, adaptive cruise control, 10-way power front seats, memory system, power panorama sunroof, and outside-temperature indicator.

[@bewd6797]

Best car in it's class!

[@Atoweha]

i really like the head lights

[@BLAZENYCBLACKOPS]

He says that the run flats are too expensive, hard to find, and constantly need fixing or replacing. I have run flats on my 06 SRT8 Cherokee, aside from the rough ride the run flats are amazing, you don't need a spare if you have run flats, you can drive 60 MPH up to 100 miles with 0 psi in your tire, yes they are expensive but worth it. If my wife gets a flat she doesn't even need to stop, as for hard to find I had no problem getting 2 new rear tires and I didn't go to the dealer to get them.

[@fernandoboschelli2976]

as an owner of audi and bmw....I prefer bmw for comfort but not for maintenance.....if u want an X5 be ready for some serious maintenance $$$$$$$$.

[@dundermiflin892]

so acura is a bmw top competitor finally someone agrees with me, Man Acura kicks butt. Love this car tho ever sense they been made in 99 i'v always wanted one. The price and maintenance is a huge turn off though.

[@quatlen]

I think it is a beautiful car.

[@SecularTechnology]

@Gnometower There built in Russia now.

[@gman77dt]

please dont rag on this car until uve driven 1......absolutely amazing ride im sry...but i have the 4.8 fully loaded

[@valerrr31]

nice car

[@tomriley123]

@yalmond45 I would pick the X5 alot nicer but the Volvo is still a beatiful car i have an 2009 XC-70 and we are thinking about buying an X5 also then thte XC-70 because there both the same price so why don't you go for BMW.

[@cripsnblood]

both are solid!!

[@youmils03swagger]

precisely..

[@junglist1soldier]

5225 lbs. The Benz ML weighs hundreds of pounds less, than 5000 lbs. BMW having an extra turbo, makes up for the weight, & weirdly true, is that it displays a 1 MPG above the Benz. BMW is also Bio-Diesel Safe. The Benz isn't. I am about to purchase 1 of these 2 diesel SUV's, by NEXT Friday, & the Pro's are even steven. The price, is close to same. What's weird, is that BMW MSRP is much higher yet, I am having a hard time, getting MB dealers to go as low, as BMW, with the price.

[@youmils03swagger]

I have a 2002 BMW X5

[@youmils03swagger]

i'd rather have an audi q7 for LESS money with standard leather upholstery, three levels of seats, and overall more enjoyment

[@bewd6797]

this competes with cayanee and range rover sport

[@bewd6797]

are the 3rd rrow seats comfortable?

[@mercedesguycolin3892]

im not sure but they are very tight and as the video said the access to them is extremely poor.

[@macjunky123]

suv*

[@utubeyaw]

that's a 2009 bmw x5

[@JAMAICANTECHDUDE]

the gear shifter is complete rubbish, they have been recalled over and over, alot of problems and a pain to fix

[@helmsdeep84]

mga 40million pesos.......

[@sovietninja3]

meh..... this car sucks

[@Gnometower]

Btw: Alll X5 are built in America, even those for the European market.

[@PhilSpeaks]

Still built by Europeans since no wight person is indigenous to the Americas.

[@ponceclovis]

@@PhilSpeaks wight

[@tshepp89]

@@PhilSpeaks In that case, they were built by Africans. We're all from Africa originally.

[@000Engineer000]

You want to consider the X5 if you have a child of under 6 years of age and require a real drivers car. For all the Moms driving the X5 it will be much easier handling the child at chest level without having to strain your back while working the child seat. Same goes for the trunk access. It is the right car for families with small kids, families that want the handling and awesomeness of the BMW.

[@carsofmtl]

i have the 4.8 Xdrive I FREAKIN LOVE IT!!!!! -sexy -powerfull -fun to drive -and best of all AMAZING SOUND!!!! -only one draw back... not the best car to have for a 7 hour road trip :/ but u dont do that often so who gives!!!

[@VinceVega303]

forget the car.. the lady getting in the x5 is sooo hot! better curves than the x5

[@therealdeal989]

well said, I just ordered mine with the diesel, at 425 ft lbs of tq, its actually a whole second faster 0-60 than the reg 6. Oh and its not clanky, barely tell its diesel. I sold 2 mini cooper S to buy this car, definetly a drivers car.

[@DaWookie15]

@gogop66 X5 is best handling out of all luxury SUVs I have one and the only one that comes close is cayenne, steering feedback is phenomenal for a 2 and a half ton car

[@lucasworktv]

We own such a model and it has already a range of almost half million KM! We bought it new in 2007 and still completely satisfied with it! Great car!

[@antb6009]

this is awesome to hear! May I ask what engine it is? Thank you!

[@BLAZENYCBLACKOPS]

I was reading some reviews of the X5 on cars.com and most of the comments were pretty fair, basically people realizing the pros and cons in a unbiased way. Then there was a couple that made me laugh, one person was completely ripping the car for a couple of reasons. This person didn't like the fuel economy, this confuses me, didn't you know the MPG before you bought the car. He also complains about the run flats, he recommends to not go off road, duh it's a luxury SUV not a pickup.

[@ToyotaforCorolla]

Ahh. My friend has a 2002 X5 4.4i that has 155K miles on it and luckily for them, it has been bulletproof. They bought it new for I think 52K. When I say that got lucky, I mean they fucking lucky that it has been so reliable for them. These things are horribly unreliable and they have a vast array of issues like tranny failures, onboard computer failures, display failures, and more! They also have a new 2010 X35d But for anyone who can pay good money and can switch it every 5-7 years, why not?

[@Jackassbobby112]

I'm buying one when I get out of the Navy.

[@tshepp89]

Did you get your X5 man?

[@alexandropacheco7473]

I drive a g35 coupe and I hate to be stuck in the snow all the ducking time. I'm in the market for this baby, but I'm not trading the G.

[@Snapper314]

This SUV is for REAL Drivers. Those looking for a "Family Freiendly" grocery getter should shop elsewhere. Those who like finding the limits of themselves and their vehicles will appreciate the performance this vehicle offers.

[@BrwnMan99]

I see how are gonna drive a japanese car for the rest of you're life.

[@BLAZENYCBLACKOPS]

The bottom line is you need to do your home work before buying a new of pre owned car, you also have to be willing to make sacrifices in some areas to gain in others. I've only put 14,000 miles on the SRT8 in 3.5 years, since I don't put on high mileage fuel economy wasn't a big issue for me. This past summer I purchased a 12 Hyundai Sonata 2.0T, awesome car for a great price, the only down side is that it's FWD, if they can change that it would put it over the top in my opinion.

[@thelittleflowerpower]

One thing about the Volve compared to the German counterparts is that Volve takes a HUGE hit in depreciation.

[@ddaryoush16]

at 5.34 you showed a 2006 X5... :O

[@SKL11261988]

the X5 is way better, head-up display rules. Also, in the seond roll, usually there is a bump that sticks up from the group in the middle seat... its not there in the X5, its actually flat there... quiet nice, more room for the feet.

[@Rlnthndr]

This can't be a 2011, they improved the I drive system immensely in 2010

[@AdamSPARTAN76]

Take home message.....just buy a 5 series.

[@OnixxinO]

why are your videos allways in such bad quality

[@lordmaziofficial2438]

😂😂😂😂

[@youmils03swagger]

Standard features include air conditioning w/dual-zone climate controls, interior air filter, power tilt/telescopic leather-wrapped steering wheel w/radio controls, adaptive cruise control, 10-way power front seats, memory system, power panorama sunroof, and outside-temperature indicator. Optional features include leather upholstery, navigation system, wireless cell phone link, rearview camera, DVD entertainment, and more. I'd rather have an Infiniti FX35, which is nearly the same price.

[@TD-il6ju]

I don't like the electronic shifter ,it's very confusing and HIGHLY dangerous

[@halflife1994]

barato raman ni pero dili mu palit aqng parents kay ganahan jud cla toyota og mitsubishi, dali mahalin kung i-baligya balik

[@TheCarArchives96]

the engine on the 2006-present BMW X5 Engine 3.0 L 272 hp I6 3.0 L 306 hp I6 Single Turbo 3.0 L 265 hp Diesel TT I6 4.8 L 355 hp V8 4.4 L 555 hp V8 Twin Turbo

[@rebantabanerjee9]

MERCEDES GL 550 IS BETTER

[@thelittleflowerpower]

Well that's why there are hundreds of SUV's out there. It's a personal preference...

[@bmwmsport11]

Yeah don't really care of its unusable space and that its impractical. It's a BMW, and 3-series are way too common. x5 just adds abit of uniqueness.

[@eddie2fresh]

I just got one and I LOVE IT!

[@maxthehulk]

@thetwistedtool you are so wrong because my father has bmw x5 and it is so comfortable

[@mercedesguycolin3892]

3rd row seats are to small best suited for children only.

[@macjunky123]

@thetwistedtool i concur with maxthehulk. this car is extremely comfortable. i would choose this rather than an american sub any day.

[@LRS905]

I wonder if these guys in Kelley select these women intentionally, there was another good looking one on the X3 review, lol...

[@youmils03swagger]

yep. that's the old one. don't know why they did that

[@brilliantmojo]

i wish i could copy and past everything this guy said for my drivers ed essay.

[@KPKonliner]

they said X5 has lots of electronic probs

[@lalatubbietubtub]

Obviously you did not listen to the VERY BEGINNING OF THIS VIDEO.. It said .. wait for it... " OPTIONAL 3RD SEATING " as in if a 3rd seat is what it takes for you to purchase this vehicle than you can have the third row seat. If you do not the third row seat then you won't have it.

[@mercedesguycolin3892]

but its extremely tight back there even for small children it seems.

[@AmazingCams]

@TheGodfatherSahil12 yeah and Cadillac makes some really really nice interiors

[@freddymedina7430]

Are these vehicles as reliable as a Lexus RX?

[@yalmond45]

what's better bmw x5 or volvo xc90? i need help to decide

[@secretwmp]

I have an X5, can't complain. Aside from the price.

[@0mgwtfbbq21]

price in colombia, $100,000 the basic model... -.-

[@halflife1994]

uhhmmm.... tag pila na dung?

[@oldirtybastard213]

lol @ showing a picture of the previous generation @ 5:30

[@KoalaHugsGoatSharks]

LOL that's mean but hilarious. LOL.

[@Rali272]

Oh no gas mileage is not important

[@FlashWhiteSnoW]

I have a 2000,since 16 my family paid for it

[@sdanville]

They are made in Greenville S C USA.

[@lankplank]

Didn't mention gas milage at all.

[@Utsukushi91]

nice cheap plastic bumpers. :P

[@Erich2142]

we talkin about 08! not 02

[@mrbenyong]

5:28 shows old X5. editing mistake?

[@ShaneSaw2593]

get me a Murano

[@freddymedina7430]

Is the diesel version good?

[@lovedale96]

hhehehehe

[@q8bug]

very nice video... good job.

[@fienyanney8]

terribly ugly car

[@rainbow676]

exactly I spotted the same thing!!

[@rsoccerstar]

VOLVO REALLY BMW ANYDAY

[@ParallaxDubstep]

Its called window tint bro

[@CalifornianOnEEurope]

some of the WORST in terms of QUALITY and material engineering cars : BMW. I have X5 made in SCarolina. constant problems with EVERYTHING...including biodegradable door handles that after 5 years GET GLUEY LIKE JUNK and need to be replaced(lost of YT videos in this!)...junk junk junk quality. Luxury cars that do not have one vital luxury feature: RELIABILITY is ONE OF WORST. KIA is way better for reliability. transmission issues...engine issues...total junk cra...electronics...some of WORST. I have same year toyota camry with 3x mileage...NO PROBLEMS WITH CAMRY..constant with BMW X5

[@justmy2cents_]

Tadeusz Timasew. Which year model & which engine please? Was it constantly having problems & were they reoccurring or different issues all together? Thinking about purchasing an 08-09 depending on feed back??

[@skizzle94]

I love this car!! BMW rules!!

[@askurdjel]

it's old X5

[@KPBigBoss]

This is a beautiful car and looks like it would be a joy to drive but I fear anything going wrong with it as it would be a fortune to repair anything on these European cars, you would think that for the money and reputation, they'd be more reliable.

[@cripsnblood]

times have changed

[@Md80123]

cool

[@ethandonker]

@v1rtualguy lol

[@yalmond45]

Thanks! =)

[@Meldola07]

Base price here in Denmark: $212.170 -_-'

[@Globetrotter-1]

Denmark's taxes on vehicles has always been absolutely absurd! Half the highly paid population can only afford to drive Lada or old Skoda...😂🗻

[@nagelnokia]

can u burn out in a bmw x5 or drift ?????

[@cripsnblood]

dont know about burnouts but u can kick it sideways if it snows!! like most things

[@SecularTechnology]

It's a bigger less-capable X6

[@prettysure3085]

It's a more spacious, better looking x6.

[@TheGodfatherSahil12]

Ford's good. But that's just about it.

[@chadwaugh2094]

ford is shit

[@chadwaugh2094]

but that's just about it