BMW X5 4x4 2007 on

Always wanted one of these cars and it had to be a V POWER PETROL, The power is awesome and it goes like stink. I do not see the point of getting the diesel as there appears to be little difference in economy and you don't buy a BIG CAR for fuel economy. I don't do many miles but enjoy every one of the 23.7mpg I get from the car! I love the driving position and for me the car is one of the iconic status symbols. Only had it for 3 months but so far it has been 100% reliable. Hopefully it will continue in this vein. If you are getting one go for the one with the kit put a smile on your face and experience everything life has to offer! thanks to a guy from bradford he is called discovery cars nice guy

I chopped my RRS supercharge in for the 4.8i M Sport and I have say I absolutely love it!! The technology on offer is amazing, BMW Assist is a very clever bit of kit. For those of you that don't know, with a flick of the iDrive you contact BMW central, speak to a real person (via the on board SIM card) and ask them to find a business or personal address, which they then send to the car, and then the Sat Nav takes you to your destination, simples!!

As others have said it does drive like a saloon. I did think the sport drove well, not as floaty as the big Rangie, it cornered pretty flat, but the BMW certainly takes it to another level. It is a harder ride on 20" rims and the M Sport suspension, but you do get used to it. The engine is sweet and acceleration is smooth. Despite being a bigger engine than my Supercharged sport (4.2) the 4.8 is more economical (certainly on a run) and quicker from standing start. It is not a cheap car to run, but if you're looking at the petrol model than you know this already, but if you can afford it, you'll love the performance and the quietness of the petrol engine.

Although its smaller than the sport it still manages to cope with family and the madness you have to cart around with two small kids. The build quality, fit and finish is certainly better than the sport, every time I close the door, I get reminded of this.

The only downside, is when I got the sport everyone said they loved it, and/or had a friend that wanted one, but since getting the X5 I definitely had less favourable comments. As I bought it in white, I got the usual "white goods" jokes and "oh you bought an ambulance" vibe. Best one though was, "Did you buy it from the UN?". Made me smile...

This is the worst car I have ever owned. I had great expectations from my New X5 3.0D with M Sport Body Kit, yes it looked great and I even saw it being built in the Factory in SC USA. However I soon regretted my decision to purchase. I have owned several 4x4 including Range Rovers & Land Cruisers but this has to be the most impracticable of them all.

My biggest gripe is it's very hard to live with on a day to day basis, I ordered the cream leather interior, the carpets and loor mas came in the same colour; impossible to keep clean with our climate.

Secondly interior storage space does not exist. The glove box is minuscule and is barely big enough for the owners manual.The only other option is the central armrest console with its weird split opening, looks cool but a nightmare to open when you are on the move. And there is no where to store your sunglasses, just about every car today has a little cubby hole above the rear view mirror.

Thirdly, rear leg room is limited with the front seats fully back. I am over 6ft and with the seat all the way back rear passengers really suffer. And the front seat doesn't go back far enough for tall drivers. This is further compounded if you try to fit a child seat in the rear.

The suspension is excellent for tearing around corners but on several long drives to the South of France it is very tiring, it picks up every bump and stone on the road.

Finally the boot space is just enough for 2 suitcases, there is additional storage space under the main boot with a lock described to store valuables. This is rather pointless as the lid is made from flimsy aluminium and the lock mechanism can be opened easily with a flat headed screwdriver, so you wouldn't want to be storing your valuables here.

As for reliability, the air conditioning packed up on two separate occasions and the windscreen had to be replaced because the glass became scratched when taken through a car wash.

So yes this is a big car but only on the outside, it looks great but living with it is a nightmare. After 9 months I had enough and sold it and am very happy again with the trusted Range Rover.

The twin turbo engine is fantastic, although it is not as smooth and quiet as some 6 cylinder diesels. Acceleration is surprising, especially for drivers of "hot hatches". However the fuel comsuption is poorer than the manufacturers figures with my X5 averaging 29.1 mpg, according to the computer, over the last 13,500 miles of mixed driving.

When I bought the X5 I understood the shortfalls compared to other 4X4's, i.e. not as good off road as the Discovery, smaller boot than the Q7. What I did not expect was the weak torque converter in the auto box or the really poor throttle map in normal drive mode. Firstly the torque converter seems to "slip" more than necessary, i.e. the engine revs more than you would expect for any given road speed when accelerating. As for the throttle map, well it is difficult to explain, but in Sport mode the responce is a linear increase in acceleration relative to the pressure applied, however it is anything but in normal drive.

Overall though I am very pleased with the car. Driving it is a pleasure and the seating position is very comfortable with long journeys being dispatched without any discomfort at all. Lastly the gadgets and gizmos are all welcome and I personally have found the i-Drive reasonably straight forward to use.

Best car and 4x4 i have ever owned! Drives like a car, the model i have has the ADAPTIVE drive i don't think i would would buy one without it. I got a model with a good spec as this was important for me and helps when trying to sell also. 7 seats are fab would not buy a 4x4 with 5 seats don't see the point, especially with the size of the vehicle. Would definitely buy another one! best 4x4 i think, i have had others also , nothing compares as a complete car/4x4. I drive it everyday for short and long journeys and handles it all. Would say it is a bit juicy on fuel, but compared to other 4x4s its not that bad, then again if your looking for economy you don't buy a 4x4. Solidly built, a real ultimate driving machine!

This is the fourth X5 I have owned and cannot find a comparable 4x4 with the same speed, handling and comfort.

The twin turbo diesel is much more powerful than the single turbo so if you can afford the extra it is well worth the money.

It is fantastic in the snow and ice.

The seven seat model is very comfortable in the 3rd row seating and a clever design. I had a five seater which was much harder to sell as everyone wanted the 7 seats. This car will impress the most discerning driver..... try one and you'll probably buy one!!

Probably one of the best large 4x4 vehicles on the road, if you are lucky enough to get one that doesn't leak.

Not the quietest of vehicles when driven hard, but certainly very quick and holds the road well, although with the run flat tyres fitted to mine, the ride is harsh at times, plenty of road noise when compared with the Range Rover Sport 3.6TD V8, which my colleague has.

Plenty of room inside, plenty of electronic gadgets which seem to work well, although Sthe ATNAV is a tad over complicated.

Parking can be awkward too, due to large width, we tend to be over protective in small carparks and monopolise more than one space to prevent damage to our doors from others "dinging" it.

Driving position excellent due to increased vision afforded by height of the vehicle, great for my small wife.

Overall a good car to have, but personally I am very dissapointed due to ongoing issues with water ingress in the passenger footwell area of this dealer warrantied vehicle - is it just me ?

This car is quite simply the best large 4x4 on the market today. Handling, level of equipment, cost to run easily surpass Range Rover, Mercedes and Audi. If you want the best car in this class buy the X5.

RUNFLATS a NO NO. Australia here with a 2011 bmw x5 30d . the best most comfortable tourer by far but only when you replace the apalling runflats with conventionals. cannot understand why bmw wrecks their superb suspension with runflats. Must lose so many sales due to harsher ride of runflats.

This car is fantastic for all occassions, its obviously great in the winter, but with the panoramic roof option, its great for the summer as well. In terms of space, you can't beat it and having the 7 seat option, this car is great for the larger family, or just going places with friends.

Running costs aren't bad either. I was averaging 32mpg.

There are very few down sides to this car, if any and I would recommend it to anyone.