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can't take any moreSYDNEY
Worst car I have ever owned
In my 32 years of motoring,this motor vehicle has been without doubt the most unreliable and expensive car to service I have ever owned.
According to my mechanic(who services mainly European cars)BMW cars are notorius for having major mechanical problems once it reaches 100000km.
These problems are:
Power steering oil leaks
Numerous oil leaks from different section of the engine ie.rocker cover,sump,front seals
Cooling system issues
All of the problems are expensive to repair.As an example the oil leaks ended up costing $6435.while all the components and labour for the cooling system cost $3984.
A handbook service will set you back between $900-$1100 ...Read more
This was was first ever European car I bought and I will be going back to a Japanese make Good acceleration,nice internals
4 comments
Can you give us more details of your X5, like model, model year, number of kilometers you travelled, etc? Expensive is realtive and $900-$1100 for a hand book service on a luxury car well over $100,00... Read more
0 is not expensive. $200 for a $15,000 yaris could be considered expensive in relative terms!Hi.My vehicle is a 2003, 4.4i..the maintenance issues all started at 100000km.European vehicle motor mechanic i now have service my car advised me most Power steering issues happen around 80000 to Mo... Read more
st BMW cars.My car Now has 140000km on the odometer and has developed another oil leak that requires the engine to be removed,estimate on repair $2500-$3000.i have spent so much money on it, I don't know when to sell it because I keep spending money in the hope that nothing else will go wrong.Similar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
lil_lazza
- 374 reviews
- 34 likes
Bad
Overall a very expensive vehicle, to purchase and to maintain. Poor fuel economy, always computer and tyre problems. Everything is so expensive to replace. Not worth the money just to sit and drive a "nice car"
Powerful car, great for towing, very good safety rating. Good paintwork never seems to scratch
Suspension so bad, so bumpy and noisy in the back seat, poor fuel economy in petrol model, tyres wear so fast and are bloody expensive, computer features are so confusing to use, car doors so heavy, not enough boot space, everything is so damn expensive to fix, service costs ridiculous
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Excellent
I occasionally test drive other makes and I am happy to recommend my 2004 X5 4.4 as the best in it's class. It is a great car to drive and can go most places using highway tyres but Michelins must be fitted for performace and noise. The engine is powerful and feels more than adequate for the vehicle. I bought the car new and do not think the updates have justified another new purchase. The 2004 model is currently great value.
Great car to drive - 4.4 petrol, steering good, good on petrol when using 95,I get around 11 ltrs/100, low fatigue on sh...Read more
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OK
A great car but for the electronic complexity and problems.
Comfortable, powerful, solid.
Spares and replacements expensive - tyres about $3,000 per set.
Good solid vehicle. Diesel drives & performs well
Too complicated electronically means too many computors to go wrong.
Mine turns its headlights off when stopped at lights or intersection - very disconcerting. Also uses power somewhere when in garage. Battery flat after 3-4 days.
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st_35
- 3 reviews
- 6 likes
Excellent
We love the car, we had a Mercedes coupe before it and it drives just as well. We have found the BMW service to be excellent throughout Australia. It's powerful, comfortable and very easy to drive. Top of the line safety!
Great to drive, excellent tow vehicle, safety and comfort, economical (Diesel) but powerful
Bit on the expensive side
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jameseaton
- 3 reviews
OK
This vehicle is a successful cross between a luxury car, sports car and 4wd. It surpassed my expectations in terms of performance. However it is time to move on to a greener alternative. I have switched my energy over to jackgreen, now it is time they bring out a truly green car (electric? hydrogen?). I will be waiting.
Low cabin noise, excellent vision, spacious interior.
Running costs due to increased price of diesel
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Questions & Answers
Glynn B.asked
When sitting at the lights for a short period the car will start miss firing have to pull over turn off the engine wait a minute and start again and will run fine till you have a stop again, what could be the cause
2 answers
Does a light come on the dash?
I'd start by inspecting the battery connections it sounds simple but being lose or poor connections can cause grief,check all connections around the engine for something not right and are the spark plugs overdue to be replaced? if so change them it could be that simple and a set is only around $90 (Bosch) unless anyone else has better ideas you'll need a computer diagnosis after that
Rohan V.asked
How much did it cost to buy x5 bmw in 2002 3litre automatic?
No answers
Belinda Vasked
What causes my e53 x5 back to the top?
1 answer
Hi Belinda, I’m not sure what you mean by back to the top?? Please elaborate on your question. Regards Pam
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jr15
I think you should visit your nearest Lexus dealer