Overview & Reviews
There are no major changes for the BMW SUV this year.
- Rides and drives like a BMW sedan, multiple drivetrain choices, top safety scores, high-end cabin furnishings.
- Unimpressive fuel economy, expensive option packages, mediocre cargo capacity, no third-row seat.
User Reviews:
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AN INEXPENSIVE WAY TO LUXURY AND FUN!!!! - 2006 BMW X5
By Robert - December 18 - 10:57 amI purchased my BMW X5 6 speed with 94K miles on her. Shes a 9 out of 10. The truck has every possible option. Navigation is simple to use, the heated seats keep my back relaxed, the tight steering is awesome, the gear box is smooth and easy, and the truck rides like a dream. I also purchased a 4 year and/ or additional 60k mile bumper to bumper warranty that covers everything, including the clutch. This is hands down the best SUV I have ever owned, and will look for another one real soon to store away for future use, which I will use, once I drive the doors off this baby Im in now.............If you want an incredibly fun SUV to drive a 2004, 2005, or 2006 BMW X5 is your truck. But a manual transmission is the ONLY way to go. Theyre hard to find but once you do your research and acquire one, you will not look back. And 20 miles per gallon doesnt hurt either. HAPPY HUNTING!!!
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Where i went wrong - 2006 BMW X5
By Larry - September 5 - 5:43 amBought a 06 Bmw x5 6months ago within the first two weeks i knew where i went wrong BOUGHT A BMW Heres the thing about it Yes it runs rides and handles awesome but that doesnt make up for the lemon it is Within the first two weeks the mirrors started going crazy then the rear wiper wouldnt stop honestly it ran until it stripped the splines the headliner started falling and when i push nearly any button on the dash as soon as i lift my finger the buttons fly off at me then the driver window fell next the passenger fell followed by the right rear im like lmao $13k just thrown away not to mention burning a quart of oil every 1k miles As far as traveling yeah i trust it but im worried about the electrical system but who knows what part Will [non-permissible content removed] next By the way FOR SELL $8K My loss your gain
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Beware the 4.4i N62 engine- known issues - 2006 BMW X5
By Adam - August 22 - 11:35 pmThe N62 (X5 4.4) is notorious for a valve stem deal issue which is a $4000 repair. For more evidence search "X5 white smoke cloud." This happens around 130000 miles, which I just reached. Avoid this model at all costs, and stick with the 6 cylinder which is a much more reliable vehicle. Such a shame and a waste of money in my case. The car is awesome with the exception of this fatal flaw.
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Do not buy - 2006 BMW X5
By g1adi80r - June 15 - 5:46 pmBMW X5 is an excellent SUV... when its new. When it gets older, its got all sorts of problems, both big and small. AVOID this vehicle
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Unreliable and horrific repair costs. - 2006 BMW X5
By Lisa Davis - February 28 - 10:38 amI certainly get the fun to drive and German engineering concept. It is. Other than that, the experience has been nothing short of pathetic. I just dont know how BMW can build a car this poorly. Read the blogs because there is so much common ground with what you can expect. Fan clutch, gasket failure, window regulators, taillight failure, door handles, , etc... It just never stops. To make matters worse, BMW built this car for 6 years and never addressed these problems. I will never take this car on a trip for fear that Ill be stranded and stuck paying thousands to get it running. Cant wait to unload it. Bad company and bad car. Dont buy.
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BMW lover no more - 2006 BMW X5
By 2cents2 - January 17 - 9:48 pmI owned a 328is which was a truly great car. This led me to believe that buying a used 2006 X5 4.4i with very low mileage was a safe bet. Wrong. We have owned it for 18 months - and had non-stop troubles - expense - and time wasted at the shop. The latest - It has taken BMW 8 months and 5 trips to the dealer to determine what is causing the coolant leak we have. We still arent 100% sure - but now they think the heads will need to be replaced - or perhaps the entire engine. $25K wasted on this vehicle. Ill never buy BMW again. The ultimate driving machine - for driving to the shop.
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By natethegreat2 - May 27 - 11:22 pmThis car is amazing, when it works. Its beautiful, sounds great, fast, has a ton of features, but if its over 100k miles prepare to repair, paying all along the way. Since Ive bought this mean machine, Ive had to fix it, not once, not twice, not thrice, but EVERY week since I bought it (Ive had it six months.) Every week, like German clockwork (if the clocks were designed to break) Ive had to build and rebuild this car. Head gasket, exterior door handle, side lights, interior door handle, head lights, cv joints, alternator bracket gasket (didnt even know there was such a thing) window regulator, just so many things one thing right after another. Dont buy one without a warranty
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very intriguing sav - 2006 BMW X5
By minghi - February 12 - 7:54 amI purchased it exactly 15 months ago as a cpo with the 6yr/100k warranty but hardly ever needed it during the 30k i put on it. very few things have gone wrong like a minor rattle from the engine bay turning out to be a/c fan plastic clips and failed driver side window switch after i left it open in rain by mistake (my fault). dealer fixed both, no questions asked. other than that, its been excellent & trouble free and ive taken it on numerous long trips since i owned it. the interior comfort and materials fit & finish is top notch and exterior looks good too. Ive the 3.0i which has excellent low end torque (take off) but OK highway torque (you need to step up to the bigger v8s for better)
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Bought Used - 2006 BMW X5
By Kyle Z - October 17 - 2:00 amThis is my second BMW and my first second hand car. I was worried about the reliability of the X5 but its been two years, 44,000 km and the car has been solid. I love the V8 in this bad boy. I just want anyone that may be second guessing about the reliability of the X5 to just go out and get it! No disappointments! I get great mileage on the car, around 600-650 km a tank. I drive about 65% HWY and 35% city.
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BMW X5 Rocks! - 2006 BMW X5
By snife77 - October 16 - 2:00 amThis is my first BMW and after 3 months of research I bought this used X5 with almost all bells and whistles. Lot of heads turn when you drive around the town. The ride is phenomenal and feel the comfort immediately. Excellent safety features and you can see it immediately when you open the door which is HEAVY with plenty of steel bars inside. Though its a SUV it rides like a car and the performance is awesome and never felt this on any other SUV like ML or Lexus. BMW is a BMW and its King on the road!
