Is your experience with BMW X5 as bad as they say it is?
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I am looking into BMW X5 and regardless of B-mers having overall good reputation I am
surprised to find so many problems and nasty ones to it. However since online reviews come from all over the world and all over the states with different climates I wanted to ask honorable forum members who happen to have first hand experience with X5 about your specific experience in our specific area. I am especially troubled by the reports of the engine overheating and air conditioning issues because summer in our area is brutal and is a real test for both engine cooling ability and air conditioning system. I don't want to be stuck with a baby on the side of the road in 100F weather avoiding sitting in a overheated car that wont' be drivable waiting for a service car to come as it is neither safe or funny scenario. Also if the reports say that the AC does not work well with higher speeds but only at lower then this sounds like a jock on a 60K plus car right? source link listed below but you can easily google "problems with BMW X5" and your eye balls will pop out. So much for my dream of owning an ultimate driving machine. I love the phrase, I just don't want it to ultimately drive me crazy. Common Problems with the BMW 5 Series •Cooling System. The water-pump and thermostat are known to have problems in the BMW 5 Series. ... •Air Conditioning. There is a widely reported issue with the air conditioning in the 5 series. ... •Sun Roof. Does the BMW 5 series you're looking at buying have a sunroof? ... •Fuel Pumps. ... •Tensioners. ... •Timing Chain. here is what it says in the link: Cooling System The water-pump and thermostat are known to have problems in the BMW 5 Series. Keep one eye open for the Service Engine Soon light as this is a giveaway and watch the temperature gauge too to see if the engine is too hot. The cooling system is responsible for 25% of all mechanical problems in this model of vehicle and if problems are allowed to persist this can cause issues with the whole engine. Air Conditioning There is a widely reported issue with the air conditioning in the 5 series. This can be felt as the fan changing speed without any prompt from the controls and the system only blowing out cold air on the lower settings. Be sure to check the air con fully at all levels before parting with your cash for a second hand model. Sun Roof Does the BMW 5 series you’re looking at buying have a sunroof? Listen out for a whistling sound as you drive the car, which could indicate a problem with the rubber seal, which has not been fitted correctly on certain vehicles due to a production fault. This will impact the fuel economy of the car, creating extra drag and will irritate you with drafts as you drive the vehicle. Fuel Pumps The E60 5 series including the 535i suffer from widely reported problems with its fuel pump system, resulting in poor engine performance, low power and rough idling. This requires a full change of all the pumps as the part was redesigned due to the failings – and it is a costly job to replace all six. Watch for problems accelerating, repeated misfires and an increased chance of stalling. Tensioners Worn tensioners and idler pulleys will make a squealing sound that is very distinctive, rising up from the engine bay. If you hear such a noise, then we recommend you perform a quick visual check of the belts in the engine, looking for cracks or damage. A damaged belt can affect the cooling system and will cause problems with the cooling system, alternator or power steering. Timing Chain Unfortunately, even though the timing chain in the M47/N47 engine was originally described as maintenance free, this part is known to suffer from sudden snaps, which will render your engine useless. Be sure to check that your BMW 5 series has a full service that details the reviews and inspections that have been carried on this part. source: https://www.breakerlink.com/blog/cars/common-problems-bmw-5-series |
Anonymous
| You are the sunroof guy, huh? |
Anonymous
| I got mine free from work. It was so bad I just started leaving it in the driveway and using my own car. I didn't even care about the free miles and gas anymore it was just such a piece of crap and totally unreliable. I was able to opt out of the car and get 200 bucks a month instead. Despite that being way less of a "value" I absolutely took that deal and had no regrets. 4 years later our company ended their fleet contract with BMW and went to Toyota (Lexus). Never had a problem with my 330. Ever. |
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OP, you need to drive a white Q7 like the rest of those types. |
Anonymous
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My x5 was horrible. I have owned a Nissan Sentra, Acura TLX, Toyota Camry, Mazda 626 and a Geo Prism, so far the x5 was the most expensive and hands down worst of all.
I shudder to think of the amount of money in repairs I put into that car. I declare that car had a nervous system condition, possibly MS. I swear there were a million little ticks with that car that simply did not make sense. One day it was freezing cold outside and mid-drive the driver's side door just flew open! I tried with all my might to close it, but the latch was frozen! I had to drive 2 entire blocks with one hand on the wheel and the other holding the door closed. Things would just mysteriously stop working and mysteriously begin working again with no intervention. Doors wouldn't open sometimes, windows wouldn't roll down, etc. You name the problem and that haunted ass car had it! |
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| my brother hated his, said he was constantly having electrical issue and brake/rotor problems. he gave up after 2 years and bought a mercedes SUV... but still says he thinks the Acura MDX (he used to drive) was a much less expensive to own |
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I have a 2012 and so far no big problems. There was a problem with the steering column right before it went out of warranty and the dealership fixed it for me no cost.
Its out of warranty now, so I'm just waiting for the big expensive issues to arise. The biggest problem for me so far has been the run-flat tires which keep finding bolts in the road and its a PITA to replace them. I had no problems with my Lexus before that. It lasted 10+ years. |
Anonymous
Call 1 800 EXORCIST! That infernal thing clearly is possessed!!!!!  
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Anonymous
Yeah, I hear ya.. it seems that those tires is a new trick to make money for a company, sort of like printer's cartridges for a printer manufacturer  There is money to be made there.
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Anonymous
| Love my 2017 plug in x5. This is my third x5...no complaints |
Anonymous
Really? in Europe Audi is in the same exactly class as Volkswagen, it just cost more in the US because people tend to think it is like Beamer, neah.. it is not. |
Anonymous
Hm.. maybe you did not drive them long enough to exhibit behaviors? Just thinking.. |
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Key word here is "the warranty". Yes he fix it at no cost because it was BEFORE it went out of warranty. |
Anonymous
European here living in Europe. Audi is not in the same category than VW. They are far superior and a lot more expensive than VW. Seat is the cheapeast from the family, the upgrade is VW and Audi is the luxury line. |