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2008 BMW X5
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Crash Test Scores
Base Price: $47,100
Price as Tested: $65,070
Why We Drove It: The BMW X5 ranks among the top of its class in our 2008 APEAL study which measures customer satisfaction with performance and design. The X5 is also one of the safest vehicles in its class, earning a Top Safety Pick Rating from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety.
In surveys that J.D. Power and Associates has conducted with verified owners of the 2008 BMW X5, the people that actually own and drive one told us:
"Superior handling, especially for crossover vehicle. It makes driving a pleasure."
"Great responsiveness [during] braking, and cornering."
"The handling is very quick and responsive for an SUV."
"Quiet and stable over all road conditions."
"It feels like the car floats on air when I'm driving; very smooth."
"BMW technology is the best and [this] is evident when driving this car."
"I love [iDrive’s] ability to control almost everything."
"The sound system is beautiful to the ears and touches the soul."
"The navigation system is excellent and quality [with] lots of information"
"The interior, navigation, and sound system are unbelievable."
"The vehicle interior is very luxurious and comfortable. It makes driving pleasurable."
Top 3 Things Owners Like About the BMW X5:
1. Interior materials convey impression of high quality
2. Braking responsiveness/effort
3. Effectiveness of headlights
Top 3 Owner-Reported Problems with the BMW X5:
1. HVAC controls – Difficult to use/Difficult to see and read/Poor location
2. Front audio/entertainment system – Controls Difficult to use/Poor location
3. Excessive brake dust
Ratings for the 2008 BMW X5
More Photos of the 2008 BMW X5
More Information on the 2008 BMW X5
Watch the 2008 BMW X5 Video Review
"Superior handling, especially for crossover vehicle. It makes driving a pleasure."
"Great responsiveness [during] braking, and cornering."
"The handling is very quick and responsive for an SUV."
"Quiet and stable over all road conditions."
"It feels like the car floats on air when I'm driving; very smooth."
"BMW technology is the best and [this] is evident when driving this car."
"I love [iDrive’s] ability to control almost everything."
"The sound system is beautiful to the ears and touches the soul."
"The navigation system is excellent and quality [with] lots of information"
"The interior, navigation, and sound system are unbelievable."
"The vehicle interior is very luxurious and comfortable. It makes driving pleasurable."
Top 3 Things Owners Like About the BMW X5:
1. Interior materials convey impression of high quality
2. Braking responsiveness/effort
3. Effectiveness of headlights
Top 3 Owner-Reported Problems with the BMW X5:
1. HVAC controls – Difficult to use/Difficult to see and read/Poor location
2. Front audio/entertainment system – Controls Difficult to use/Poor location
3. Excessive brake dust
Ratings for the 2008 BMW X5
More Photos of the 2008 BMW X5
More Information on the 2008 BMW X5
Watch the 2008 BMW X5 Video Review
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