A few years ago this car was in Ukraine almost a legend, hallmark of reputable people or simply very successful. Another prestigious SUV is difficult to compete with the Bavarian model in the driving disciplines. She rear-drive emphasis the traditional company - transfer case throws 62% of torque to the rear wheels. Comfort and high level of controllability, plus firm dynamics with long smooth acceleration in gears. Middle dirt road "X fifth" is not an obstacle, and more severe tests are best left to the machine frame.
Overview BMW X5 2002-2007 of the year
This SUV to bolster an active driving style, and therefore, out of it faster, "squeezed juices". Especially in America, where it is assumed to take the car to the leasing and after two or three years of intensive use to change to a new. Therefore, when choosing a used X5 need to watch out! by the way, due to the favorable exchange rate of the brand overseas jeeps cheaper on European 5-10 one thousand dollars. Therefore, it is the "Yankees" are mainly represented in the trading venues in Moscow. Large assortment allows you to choose from a fairly good American car. X5 is different from the United States and Canada, marking the speedometer extra mile.
Body and Suspension
can say, that the body of the Bavarian SUV is not afraid of corrosion. If the car is not been in a crash. meanwhile, emergency X5 on the secondary market, if not most,, very much. From touring the problems worth noting blab locking tailgate. If it is time to repair, the car will turn into a vacuum cleaner.
About the suspension and its reliability can argue until you're blue. It all depends on the style of driving of the first owner. Although statistics, a third of the X5 in good condition immediately after the purchase is necessary to change the stabilizer, a quarter X5 - one or two ball with a lever. Well, of course, pretty soon have to fork out on the lower arms (in front of the suspension). Many owners of X5 - a consumable item. On their powerful versions are usually only enough 20 thousand. km (cook $700). Through 50-60 thousand. km. often have to be replaced, and the upper arms in the rear suspension (from $800). And after the 70-80 thousand. km starts pounding the steering rack. Its replacement should you sit ...? Then do not fall: about $3.000.
Engines and transmissions
Of the motor range of greatest interest are two petrol engines. This row "Six» 3.0i (231 hp) and V8 in volume 4,4 l (282 HP). gasoline 4,6is (347 hp), developed with the participation of Alpina, much rarer. Very meager demand in the secondary market a diesel version with a turbo engine 3.0tds.
It would seem that, 4,4i best suited for the Bavarian SUV. But the overflowing energy of V-shaped engine with time reflects badly on the state of health of the jeep. The power unit is excessively load the car - in the literal and figurative sense,. Heavy motor shortens the life of the front suspension, and excess torque capable ditch korobku- "automatic", If bolide is not run by zealous rider. automatic transmission, by the way, placed on all powerful versions X5 and on most machines with the 3.0i.
It is believed, that the V8 engines a little capricious and demanding fuel quality. The three-liter engine is less fussy, and in terms of preferred repair - technological approaches to it more convenient. This is really the best choice for buying X5 "in their prime". Moreover phlegmatic power unit can not be called. 231 horsepower accelerates the car to hundreds of 8,8 with. However, and this motor, like most of the Bavarian units, greedy for oil - have to add each one thousand kilometers on average 0,3-0,5litra ...
known, the machines with motors 4.4 and 4.6 first ordered people, I do not consider it necessary to protect its "airplane". in front of, three-liter modification often choose quiet, respektabelynaya audience, which are alien habits Schumacher. Of these hands more likely to get the car in good health. The last argument in favor of buying the X5 with a three-liter engine - 4.4i version is much more expensive because of higher customs duties.
What else?
Among the weaknesses of the BMW X5 experts distinguish windows with plastic cover drive ropes. They can break even at low overloads, eg, if the side windows to grab frost. Then it is necessary to change the whole driving mechanism. In winter, the case of another attack - frozen condensate in the crankcase ventilation. This blockage leads to knocking out the dipstick or, far worse, oil pushes the crankshaft rear oil seal.
A car packed with electronics, responsible for active safety (Dynamic Stability Control, Cornering Brake Control, Automatic Stability Control и т.д.), comfort, navigation, servos. Sophisticated on-board network is sufficiently reliable, but can not stand "unauthorized" connections, eg, Acoustic and signaling. These works are best left to the professionals of the specialized center.
prices
from $20.000.
Summary of experts
Luxury car with a striking image of the criminal. In this case, find a used copy of the market in perfect condition is not so easy. After all, most owners of "X-fifth" are not used to ride, and "fly". So do not be lazy to arrange when choosing a used car a thorough check, otherwise buy a "squeezed lemon".
One more important thing: the burden of Fame turned out for the Bavarian SUV massive thefts. Do not help the most sophisticated security systems - to avoid them, the charge of the driver's head or a gun threatening machetes. For owners BMW X5 even stuck the name "jumpers" - because it thrown out of cars most often. As practice shows, deal with criminals drivers almost never fails. In some extent, protect the car against theft, and its owner - from robbery can, choosing the color of the jeep, less popular among criminals - all except the black and silver.
BMW X5 user reviews
ATterms of driving preferences X5 - sporty SUV with all the attendant. If the soul asks without stress to overtake all, except for Porsche, X5 is just right! Little of, he was smart to horror, so also famous “long” beemveshnye transmission with uniform acceleration make this shustrost surprisingly pleasant and comfortable. Vehicle literally follows the gas pedal. What strikes, This abundance of unsubstantiated categorical judgments about the type X5: fray, ruin, expensive. nonsense! Comfortable dynamic vehicle with a very simple and maintainable design.
AT 2000-2002 years, when our market began to appear three-year Mercedes ML320, their value fluctuated between 35-40 thousand dollars, one year later, when we delivered the first X5 in the US, the price of the BMW exceeded 50 thousand. For this reason, SUVs from BMW seemed a distant dream for many. Now the situation has changed. The difference in price between the X5 and rivals has plummeted and is now up compared to the ML320 about 5-7 thousand dollars. In this situation, for many price barrier ceases to play a decisive role, and come to the fore purely practical considerations and preferences. "Mercedes" can be considered an excellent versatile family car for all occasions, while the BMW is more to the car "a favorite".
The practice of selecting a used BMW X5, especially in the beginning, he only appeared in Ukraine, It did not reveal anything unexpected. The temptation to buy a car abroad at lower prices and sell values here, after the respective decoration, as "perfect" in the wake of excessive demand, It was too great. X5, like almost all cars of this brand, provoke driver on the most aggressive driving style. Especially this is pushing the use of US car rental, when it is clear, that in 2-3 years it will replace you. It could not affect on the level of wear of the first X5 in Ukraine. Paradoxically, but the most worn-out cars across Dax professionals are among the most "charged" modification to the engine 4,4 and 4,6 l. This is often caused in many forums hasty conclusions about the low reliability of these engines, although the case, in fact, in big loads - interest in such vehicles are always more people show, not particularly inclined to take care of his iron horse. Not the least role in the run-down state of the chassis of these vehicles played not only harsh, but also significantly greater weight of the power unit.
I will give two typical examples, When checking "X-fifths" identified shortcomings, "Incompatible with the possibility of further exploitation". In the first case X5 2001 of the year, which sold for 40 500 dollars and equipped with a rare 3-liter versions of the monitor with navigation, with almost perfect condition of the body, interior and chassis, and excellent compression values, showed strong deterioration cylinder wall, wherein almost 70% its surface was no longer hone grid. This happens when runs on far beyond 200-250 thousand kilometers in hard mode. The most interesting, that the basis of "Carfax" and even when checking the dealer's computer, vehicle mileage was recorded as a 120 thousands of kilometers. The second car, also did not have external flaws, revealed the following serious accident, renovated spar and right threshold using welding. In some cases, with a corresponding decrease in the price, you can go to buy such a vehicle, but unfortunately in this case, a change of body geometry is not allowed to expose predetermined angles wheel position (similarity collapse).
Quite a number of people dream of X5, they cost so far for 50 and now, when they reached the level of 37-45, they began to take many. And not looking to pay off, while the machine is still sailing on the ferry. This is used by many salons. who buy them and throw at least 5 thousand. making money out of thin air. And the whole point of purchase without intermediaries.
Regarding air suspension. X5 on it in the full sense of the word, as "Reynzh Rover" or some "Taureg", not. There is a suspension rear shock absorbers to reduce the banks. All this is based on the conventional dampers with pumping. No problem was not with them and this should not even raise as an issue for consideration.
Which one to choose engines for the X5 - 3.0, 4.4 or 4.6? I for myself chose the 3-liter, but not because of greater reliability. Such automotive leaders, how BMW, All products have equal reliability characteristics. Another thing, What's on 3 liters often ride cool people, who does not want to portray Schumacher. After them, the car is better preserved. In addition, technological approaches to 3-liter engine is better at repairing.
Statistics Dax BMW estimates the intensity of failures on the basis of inspections and repairs of more than three hundred thousand cars of this brand. Mileage on the waiver of running on Pre-Owned 100 to 400 thousands of kilometers on average 50 thousand. km. The probability of sudden failure at BMW (refused, which had previously been no notification itself creaks knocks or other signs) no more 15%. On the popularly beloved "Focus" is 70%. У Toyota Camry 10%, Mercedes Benz 15%, Audi – 30%. The average cost of repair of the BMW, purchased in good condition, corresponds to the real sparing operation mode to 100 thousand. path, and in which after buying eliminated the accumulated problems, comprise in the range of 100-200 thousand km. no more 500 per year. from 200 to 300 thousand. km - 1000 dollars. This provided, that everything changes in time, and not on the basis of “typical cod”. Naturally, arrivals on obstacles are not taken into account. With regard to the arms, is subject to wear arm ball joints. the lever body itself does not wear out, and then, from which it is made, It does not matter. This is the latest automotive gossip. In thoroughbred cars, which primarily include Mercedes, BMW and Toyota, identify weaknesses very difficult.
