Overview & Reviews

After a complete redesign last year, the BMW X5 has only minor changes to standard and optional equipment for 2008. Most noteworthy is that the sunroof is now standard, while a power tailgate option debuts.

• Nimble handling for this type of vehicle, powerful engines, luxurious and handsome interior, huge list of available features.

User Reviews:

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  A Beauty and a Beast - 2008 BMW X5
  By tcpch - August 4 - 8:53 am

  Just purchased a very low mileage CPO. This car is very powerful yet very refined. Works well with two kids around town, but it really shines on the freeway. So smooth, so stable, even over 75 mph with twists and turns... Lower end power not as ideal as Id hoped (its a heavy vehicle), but once you get going its like flying a jet fighter. Technology works great (for 2008 vintage) and iPod integration, bluetooth, and everything else is seamless. Actually love the iDrive- its intuitive and really lets you customize the car how you want it. Just spend an hour learning it- its well worth it. Yes, it guzzles gas, but if you buy this vehicle you know what youre getting into.

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  2008 BMWX5 Transmission - 2008 BMW X5
  By markie73 - March 10 - 12:02 pm

  The BMW X5 transmission does not work and BMW America is aware of the situation and will not correct the problem..I love BMW but the service received from BMW I will never driver another one or recommend it to anyone for that matter.

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  Second Thoughts - 2008 BMW X5
  By Maurice Brubaker - November 17 - 2:00 am

  When I purchased this X5 it was great. Since then I have had 3 GPS systems replaced, the AC replaced. Best of all it has left we stranded twice. Could not even open the lift gate or glove box to get roadside assistance number. For a car of this price the quality is terrible. If I wanted this reliability I would of purchased a Chrysler. Kia makes better cars than this. The worst part is that I have had many BMWs. From a M5 to a 7-Series to a 3-Series. This is the first BMW that I have had a problem with.

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  Extremely poor build quality - 2008 BMW X5
  By grey - November 9 - 2:00 am

  Extremely poor build quality. it rattles and squeaks, intermittent suspension noises which dealers cannot fix. purchased brand new in 2008 and hardly used. Please stay away from BMW, buy a Toyota spend the rest of the money with your family. Dont make the mistake i made.

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  Slow response transmission - 2008 BMW X5
  By PT - May 8 - 9:50 pm

  The Vehicle has great styling and the comfort seats are very supportive. This is my 3rd X5. The biggest complaint is the transmission. I have taken it to the dealer 3 times for this problem with a little improvement although very short lived.The transmission is always in too high of a gear at slow speeds. Trying to accelerate, the transmission will not downshift without flooring the accelerator pedal which results in a rough downshift after a time delay .My previous X5s had a very responsive transmissions. I have driven the 3 and 5 series vehicles and their transmissions are nothing short of excellent. This is very frustrating and I will not be purchasing another X5.

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  Safety defect with BMW X5 4.8i - 2008 BMW X5
  By Sam Kawa - March 5 - 4:41 am

  I am a life long owner & loyal fan of BMW, so it is with regret i publish that my BMW X5 2007/8 4.8i almost cost the lives of my family. This BMW has now done 16,000kms (10,000miles), it has a serious electric defect preventing it from accelerating & on occasion stalls. It has been into BMW 3 times for this problem & it is now strike 3 & out for this BMW. My pregnant wife was driving the car with my 11mth old son, when the BMW failed to accelerate & stalled at a major intersection, almost causing a serious accident. We will not be driving this vehicle again. Please note i am a lover of BMW, the older model X5 i had was perfect, however due to the severity of this incident this review is out.

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  disappointment - 2008 BMW X5
  By carol fries - January 28 - 8:33 pm

  Beginning May 15th 2009 the battery went dead 9 times, always when I needed it most, until Nov 13th & the service dept was no help at all. They actually had the salesman deliver it to us on Saturday night Nov 14th saying it was our problem! It was our 3rd X5 & wed had with no trouble with the others but I fixed the problem myself by buying a Mercedes GL450. bye bye bmw!

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  BMW X5 Owner In Southern California - 2008 BMW X5
  By ocbmwguy - January 26 - 8:05 pm

  After 5 BMWs the poor quality of my X5 4.8i will be my last. Ive had problems with the fuel gauge, satellite radio, brakes and compared to the previous X5 I owned, the re-design from the original X5 is bulky and not as fun to drive.

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  worst car Ive ever owned - 2008 BMW X5
  By Lisa - November 5 - 4:29 am

  worst car Ive ever owned. I had this car for 1 year & 4 month . The 1st month I owned my car I had to fix the thermostat & water pump. Then after that month the wiper motor went. Ive never been able to truly drive my car any long distance for fear of it breaking down. Ive replaced the Sparks plugs and all the cylinders because the car would spit , sputter & shake. My engine light constantly comes on. Now I know why changed owners so many times. Biggest piece of crap.

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  Everyone should have one! - 2008 BMW X5
  By Senor Oso - May 12 - 1:58 pm

  This is a great car, performance with the sport package is exceptional, amazing suspension system. Only drawback is its size, I wish it was 6 inches shorter, oh well.