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BMW X5 - 2008

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#34 of 51 2008 BMW X6 has been announced... by anon3

Dec 21, 2007 (10:21 pm)

BMW posted the first official detailed description of the new X6 on their website on December 15, 2007. The current URL is:
 
http://www.bmwusa.com/Standard/Content/AllBMWs/FutureVehicles/X6/Default.aspx
 
Note the new twin turbo V-8 that makes 400 hp and 450 ft lb of toque. That engine also will appear in the new 7 series and probably in a 5.0is performance version of the X5. I saw the X6 in South Carolina on a test track back in August and have been watching for the announcement. My dealer says they still don't know exactly when production slots for an X6 will be available, but I put my name on the list now.
 
An X6 discussion group will probably be needed soon.

#35 of 51 hi by bmlexus

Feb 09, 2008 (6:37 pm)

SUV Rankings: Luxury Midsize SUVs top 14. I was shock to see the position of my favo SUV the BMW X5 . and even more to see the no.1 position SUV.
 
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#36 of 51 Re: hi [bmlexus] by cablue

Mar 11, 2008 (11:57 am)

Replying to: bmlexus (Feb 09, 2008 6:37 pm)
Those ratings just don't make sense to me. I ruled out the 400h because it's not safe in rear collisions. It gets a "poor" rating from the IIHS. Yet, this review must just take into account front and side testing. The X5 and MDX are the safest of the ones I'm looking at. Interior is so subjective. I found the X5 to be so much more luxurious than the RX or the MDX. The quality is like night and day. Of course, you pay the difference. I'm not saying the X5 beats out the others in every way. It doesn't. But as far as quality and safety, that's how I see it.

#37 of 51 Re: hi [cablue] by bmlexus

Mar 12, 2008 (5:42 pm)

Replying to: cablue (Mar 11, 2008 11:57 am)
I'm not saying the X5 beats out the others in every way. It doesn't. But as far as quality and safety, that's how I see it.
 
Same here but reliability is a big issue to me i just keep think why why lexus doesn't bring a SUV to compete with these SUVs like x5 ml cayenne and i don't consider the RX oe LX to compete with them...

#38 of 51 hi by bmlexus

Mar 14, 2008 (4:07 am)

Since i checked out the new LX and the RX i can definitely say that bmw does have a different kind of car the interior is more luxurious much better and it definitely feels as its a true drivers car.
 
I just hope that bmw gets more reliable in the future and solve whatever the current problems there has been with the x5
 
To sit inside a x5 it feels so much nicer than the lx rx

#39 of 51 defects with 2008 X5 by hadiak

Apr 16, 2008 (4:25 am)

Hi,
 
Since i bought my 2008 X5 in october 2007, it went to the garage 16 times due to several mechanical defects with the suspensions, hand-braking, steering wheel, .... i would like to know if others had similar problems and what did BMW company do to correct or repair those defects. Did BMW change the car of anyone that had those defects and what was the procedure for replacement with a new X5.

#40 of 51 Re: defects with 2008 X5 [hadiak] by bmlexus

Apr 16, 2008 (3:42 pm)

Replying to: hadiak (Apr 16, 2008 4:25 am)
This is bad news i am really beginning to question how much trouble the x6 will have its unbelievable 16 times to garage in 6 months

#41 of 51 Re: defects with 2008 X5 [bmlexus] by bgm5

Apr 20, 2008 (10:35 am)

Replying to: bmlexus (Apr 16, 2008 3:42 pm)
Anytime you buy the 1st model run of a car there will be problems. If you wait a year or 2 most of the issues will have been addressed.

#42 of 51 Re: defects with 2008 X5 [hadiak] by achonko

Apr 21, 2008 (10:24 am)

Replying to: hadiak (Apr 16, 2008 4:25 am)
I have had mine for 6 months now and it is smooth sailing so far.

#43 of 51 2008 X5 Front Grill by tdg01

May 06, 2008 (2:47 pm)

I've seen 2 pics of 2 different front grills for the 2008 4.8 X5. One flat black, the other a mesh. Does anyone know what determines which grill? I couldn't find any info on the BMWUSA site on this.
 
Thanks,

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