09' X5 Reviews/Feedbacks

335iBeast · 05-01-2013, 10:53 PM

Hi everyone, I currently own an Alpine White 2009 335i coupe. I am having my second child soon and I was looking into purchasing an SUV so I was eyeing a 2009 X5. What are your thoughts of it and are there any major issues I need to be aware of?

Thanks in advance for any help.

Thrakos · 05-10-2013, 01:07 PM

TTT No X5 owners care to chime in? I'm interested in knowing as well....

mik · 05-10-2013, 04:03 PM

I bought an 09 back in October. I was torn between a cayenne gts, x5 or a camaro. X5 just fit right for me and almost 10k less than the gts I liked...So far only problem was the battery died a few times. U cannot play music while cleaning it or even leave the door/hatch open for an extended period of time. I Scratched the lcd screen using lcd wipes???last few days Ive noticed a rougher idle. If its not gone after next fill up, I'm gonna take it in. It drives awesome imo. More pep than the 04 x5 4.4 i had, but its more motor. Also love that it looks modern even though the design is 7 yrs old ...Good luck with your decision. If u have any specific questions shoot.

Thrakos · 05-11-2013, 12:21 PM

The main concern for me is simple: reliability. If I were to pick one up, it would be to keep it long term.
How many miles on yours? Options? Did you get a fair price? The one here is an '09 xDrive30i (iDrive, rear ent., etc).... more option = more things to go wrong

mik · 05-11-2013, 09:28 PM

mine had 34k on when purchased if i remember correctly. currently at 43k. i forgot about the cracked rim for my problems list...mine is a 48i msport, nappa leather and dash, comfort seats, and almost every option, except vent seats, rear ent and 3rd row... original msrp was 82k. i paid just a hair over half of that. i bought it as a one owner cpo for about 4500 under the dealer listed price. id say its been reliable, but only time will tell. ive only had it 7 months. made it through a brutal winter with no issues, we'll see about the summer

igorbmwx6 · 05-13-2013, 10:49 AM

As soon as you pick one up, check it's history if electric water cooling pump was replaced on it. If not, replace it immediately. It is always better to take care of it before it dies on your long trip, somewhere in the middle of highway. This way you will save on towing service and cut down your replacement cost. After 50k miles (or so) you will have to do it anyways. Better be pro-active, save money and do it before it catches you by surprise.

silvermist99 · 05-16-2013, 10:32 AM

the x5 is a lot bigger on the outside than inside. a CRV/rav4 have very close total interior capacity as the x5 75 cubic feet~

Other than not that big inside, especially the trunk(x3 bigger trunk) compare to other SUV. Its lovely.

P1 · 05-16-2013, 10:40 AM

Just get yourself a CPO X5 and you won't have to worry about reliability.

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335iBeast New Member 1 Rep 18 Posts Drives: Aw e92 335i Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: San Mateo, CA iTrader: (0)	09' X5 Reviews/Feedbacks Hi everyone, I currently own an Alpine White 2009 335i coupe. I am having my second child soon and I was looking into purchasing an SUV so I was eyeing a 2009 X5. What are your thoughts of it and are there any major issues I need to be aware of? Thanks in advance for any help.
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mik Private First Class 8 Rep 123 Posts Drives: x5 48i Msport Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: erie, pa iTrader: (0) Garage List 2015 4 series coupe [0.00]	I bought an 09 back in October. I was torn between a cayenne gts, x5 or a camaro. X5 just fit right for me and almost 10k less than the gts I liked...So far only problem was the battery died a few times. U cannot play music while cleaning it or even leave the door/hatch open for an extended period of time. I Scratched the lcd screen using lcd wipes???last few days Ive noticed a rougher idle. If its not gone after next fill up, I'm gonna take it in. It drives awesome imo. More pep than the 04 x5 4.4 i had, but its more motor. Also love that it looks modern even though the design is 7 yrs old ...Good luck with your decision. If u have any specific questions shoot. Last edited by mik; 05-10-2013 at 04:40 PM..
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Thrakos Audaces fortuna juvat 9 Rep 543 Posts Drives: Black E90 328xi Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Canada, eh iTrader: (1)	The main concern for me is simple: reliability. If I were to pick one up, it would be to keep it long term. How many miles on yours? Options? Did you get a fair price? The one here is an '09 xDrive30i (iDrive, rear ent., etc).... more option = more things to go wrong
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mik Private First Class 8 Rep 123 Posts Drives: x5 48i Msport Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: erie, pa iTrader: (0) Garage List 2015 4 series coupe [0.00]	mine had 34k on when purchased if i remember correctly. currently at 43k. i forgot about the cracked rim for my problems list...mine is a 48i msport, nappa leather and dash, comfort seats, and almost every option, except vent seats, rear ent and 3rd row... original msrp was 82k. i paid just a hair over half of that. i bought it as a one owner cpo for about 4500 under the dealer listed price. id say its been reliable, but only time will tell. ive only had it 7 months. made it through a brutal winter with no issues, we'll see about the summer
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igorbmwx6 Lieutenant 161 Rep 508 Posts Drives: 2016 BMW 328i F30 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: San Carlos, CA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2016 BMW 328i F30 [0.00] 2011 BMW X6M [0.00] 2011 BMW 335i [0.00] 2009 BMW X6 E71 xDr ... [9.00]	As soon as you pick one up, check it's history if electric water cooling pump was replaced on it. If not, replace it immediately. It is always better to take care of it before it dies on your long trip, somewhere in the middle of highway. This way you will save on towing service and cut down your replacement cost. After 50k miles (or so) you will have to do it anyways. Better be pro-active, save money and do it before it catches you by surprise.
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05-16-2013, 10:32 AM	#7
silvermist99 Second Lieutenant 11 Rep 272 Posts Drives: 335i 6MT & X5D 6AT Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Unionville, Canada iTrader: (3) Garage List 2007 BMW 323I [0.00] 2007 BMW 335I [0.00]	the x5 is a lot bigger on the outside than inside. a CRV/rav4 have very close total interior capacity as the x5 75 cubic feet~ Other than not that big inside, especially the trunk(x3 bigger trunk) compare to other SUV. Its lovely.
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05-16-2013, 10:40 AM	#8
P1 Lieutenant General 11566 Rep 11,135 Posts Drives: 2004 3/4 ton Duramax Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: United States iTrader: (1)	Just get yourself a CPO X5 and you won't have to worry about reliability.
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