2006 BMW X5 review from North America
"Never again!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
We have owned a BMW X5 since 2006.
Just recently the wheel starts to shake when we reach above 70mph speed. While we were out at night, the X5 would not start until several tries; and all settings (blue-tooth, stereo, etc.) reset. Two days later the X5 was totally dead.
The dealership states that the battery is not recharging fully and needs to be replaced. The warranty does not cover the replacement because the SUV was supposed to have 1000 miles per month in order for the battery to recharge fully. We travel about 10 miles a day on the X5; about 300-500 miles a month. Does that mean that the battery has to be replaced so often? Never had that problem with previous cars & SUV.
General comments?
There is something seriously wrong with the battery and its connections, and with the electronic/computer make up of X5.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| Model year | 2006 |
| Year of manufacture | 2006 |
| First year of ownership | 2006 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2008 |
| Engine and transmission | Automatic |
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| Distance when acquired | 17 miles |
| Previous car | Honda Accord |
| Date of Entry | 7th July, 2008 |