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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  Beautiful inside and out, fun to drive - 2008 BMW X5
  By NewBMWf_fan - April 14 - 9:41 pm

  The X5 is an exceptional SUV. We looked at the Acura MDX and you cant really compare the two. If you can afford the additional $15k, go for the X5. We have had it for three months and it has functioned flawlessly. The drive is awesome and the finish in incredible.

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  Love this car - 2008 BMW X5
  By LOVEMYX5 - March 31 - 11:19 am

  I love this car. Its a great car to drive. Not cheap, but, well worth it if you can afford it. It has some issues with "reliability" - little things get messed up - mostly with the electronics. But, its fast, responsive and so not a mini-van. The 3.0 is not enough engine for such a heavy car, you have to get the 4.8 and you will be a very happy person.

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  Ultimate Driving SUV - 2008 BMW X5
  By tpcc55 - February 19 - 10:14 pm

  This X5 3.0 is simply the best handling SUV among all the ones I have owned and test-driven. I picked 3.0 over 4.8 because (a) to save $8-9K, (b) 3.0 engine felt smoother in lower gears and is adequate for our purpose, and (c) for a SUV, handling is more important than performance well save the performance for our sedan.

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  Best one yet - 2008 BMW X5
  By OC - January 23 - 10:48 pm

  My 3rd X5 and def the best one yet - have the 4.8 sport, comfort ventilated seats (super comfortable++), upgraded stereo and love it - test drove Cayenne S and Range Rover Sport. Liked them both but they felt smaller inside than my old X5, interior technology packages and the interior of the X5 is much nicer IMO. I was happy with the old x5s but i felt it was time for a change but at the end of the day, the 2 best competitors underwhelmed me. Great driving, handling and comfortable car - cant imagine any other SUV driving better - drives enough like a sports sedan to make me happy and still have plenty of utility. it demands to get pushed and rewards accordingly

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  2008 BMW X5 - 2008 BMW X5
  By Dick P - January 5 - 1:58 pm

  This is the first BMW weve owned. Have had many SUVs prior. This is a keeper. It was supposed to be my car but my wife keeps using it. Great car. Local driving gets 14 MPG but it gets 23 on the longer trips. We love it.

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  Simply Awesome - 2008 BMW X5
  By Basman - January 1 - 11:11 pm

  I havent even had the vehicle a week and this is our first BMW. I wouldnt have considered BMW but my wife really wanted to check them out. After taking it around the block I was hooked, I was impressed by the attention to detail and the feel of the vehicle. I am sure there will be more Bimmers in the garage.

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  After having two X3s we now have an X5 - 2008 BMW X5
  By dfrith - December 14 - 8:24 pm

  While the X5 at first seems a little pricey its standard features make the price much easier to swallow. Xenon headlights, normally about $800 on some BMWs are standard as is a 205 watt sound system with 12 speakers including 2 sub-woofers. Also standard is an alarm system that cost as much as $500 on an X3. Add the fact that all X5s come with BMWs great ZF (German made) automatic transmission rather than the GM6 (French made) transmission found in the X3 and youve pretty much talked yourself into paying a little more. Ill admit that the mileage wont be quite as good as the X3 but the ride is wonderful with only a little roughness noted over the most bumpy of roads.

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  BMW X5 with 3rd seatings - 2008 BMW X5
  By Govego Kabbah - November 25 - 5:29 pm

  My is base on this automobile is the luxury it provide from family size.

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  Reliable dog car - 2008 BMW X5
  By brenda Craig - September 16 - 10:49 am