2004 BMW X5 4.4is review from North America
""a real beast""
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Nothing so far.
General comments?
This car is QUICK and VERY responsive.
Gas mileage could be better (about 12-14 city, 20-24 on highway)
The car handles like it's riding on rails. at 80mph it feels like 45mph.
The gps navigation is cool I guess, but in my opinion it could be more user friendly.
The semi-auto steptronic is fun to use, but I find that the "sport" mode does very little in changing performance.
The heated steering wheel is a nice feature in the Minnesota winter.
The rear seats that recline are awesome for kids to play with.
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 2004 |
| First year of ownership | 2004 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2006 |
| Engine and transmission | 4.4 V8 Semi-Automatic |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 7 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 7 miles |
| Most recent distance | 26349 miles |
| Previous car | Lexus GS400 |
| Date of Entry | 16th December, 2006 |