The second generation BMW X5 (serial designation E70) replaced its predecessor in the Americas in November 2006, and in Europe in early 2007. The Bavarian crossover, like the previous X5, was assembled for all markets without exception in the United States - in Spartanburg, South Carolina. In 2010, the X5 underwent restyling, during which the front and rear lighting, front bumper and fenders were changed. An adjustment was made to the line of power units, and instead of a 6-speed automatic transmission, they began to install an 8-speed one.
Fans of the Bavarian crossover, who have driven hundreds of thousands of kilometers on the first E53, claim that the second generation turned out to be much more successful. E70 owners note a higher level of comfort and better endurance and reliability. But do not delude yourself, getting rid of a number of old "sores" of the E53, the new E70 has acquired its own.
Engines
Initially, the second-generation BMW X5 was equipped with naturally aspirated gasoline engines: inline-six N52 3.0si (272 hp) and V8 N62 4.8i (355 hp). And also a diesel inline six-cylinder unit M57 with a working volume of 3.0 liters in two versions: 3.0d (235 hp) and 3.0sd - with two turbochargers (286 hp). Since 2008, the 3.0sd diesel (286 hp) was designated 35d, and in 2009 another 35d modification with 265 hp appeared.
After restyling in April 2010, instead of gasoline aspirated engines, they began to install turbocharged engines: a 3-liter N55 35i (306 hp) and an 8-cylinder V8 4.4 liter with two turbines N63 50i (407 hp). ... Diesel engines have also changed. Now they were presented with a 3-liter N57 in versions: 30d (245 hp), the old 35d (265 hp), a new 3-liter with 2 turbines 40d (306 hp) and from 2011 M50d (381 hp).
A feature of gasoline 3-liter engines assembled before November 2008 is the knock of hydraulic lifters on a cold one or after several short runs without full warming up. BMW in such cases prescribed replacement of the cylinder head assembly. A cheaper way is to replace only the hydraulic lifters. But in both the first and second cases, the knocking soon reappeared.
A 3-liter aspirated air periodically requires replacement of the crankcase ventilation valve (KVKG) built into the valve cover. The reason is that the crankcase gas discharge channels are clogged, which in winter can lead to their freezing and oil squeezing out. The same problem existed with its predecessor. Despite the revision, it was not possible to completely get rid of the deficiency. But the service life of the KVKG increased to 50-60 thousand km. The cost of a new cover at dealerships is about 15-20 thousand rubles, in auto parts stores - about 3-5 thousand rubles. On this engine, there are problems with the VANOS gas distribution system with a mileage of more than 100-120 thousand km. If the system valves are jammed, the engine starts to stall after starting, increasing fuel consumption, and sometimes oil. The price of "treatment" is 11-16 thousand rubles.
On cars with a 35i engine, there have been several cases of the need to replace a failed ECU motor. The new block costs about 100 thousand rubles.
The atmospheric 4.8i is perhaps the most reliable in the E70 engine lineup. With a mileage of more than 80-100 thousand km, oil consumption may increase due to hardened valve stem seals. By this time, the crankshaft oil seals can also "leak".
Biturbo 50i due to the turbochargers in the collapse of the block receives large heat loads. Oil consumption of 1-2 liters per 1,000 km after 50-60 thousand km is a common occurrence. There are also scuffs in the cylinders and wear of the turbines (they start to drive oil). A similar engine in the BMW X5M is practically devoid of these problems - thanks to the better cooling of the engine oil and the engine itself, due to the radiators of a larger area.
Diesel units require replacement of the fuel filter at least every 40,000 km, but more often. The cost of a new original filter is about 1600 rubles, an analogue is about 900 rubles. The particulate filter runs more than 100-120 thousand km. Replacement with a new one at dealerships will cost 100,000 rubles. A more budgetary way is to cut out your old filter and reflash the engine ECU.
A diesel engine air filter requires certain skills to be installed correctly. Many auto mechanics, not having them, neglect the replacement technology - they roughly "push" the filter into its place. As a result, the filter base is destroyed, and air, bypassing it, directly enters the engine. This significantly reduces the resource of the motor. With the onset of frost, diesel BMW X5s begin to start with difficulty. In the overwhelming majority of cases, the fault for this lies solely with the "sagging" battery.
At 3.0d, the turbine vacuum valve fails, and at 3.0sd, the turbine pressure converter. Owners of BMW X5 engines with a diesel 35d note the presence of extraneous noise (reminiscent of the noise of a belt or roller) that appears during intensive acceleration in the speed range of 2500-3000 rpm. This noise is not progressive and does not indicate a malfunction. The sound only annoys the owners.
The engines also have common weaknesses. Among them - the breaking off the bolt of the drive belt roller of the ancillary units on cars assembled in 2008-2009. Cars with a potential possible malfunction have come under BMW's recall campaign. With a mileage of more than 60-100 thousand km, the radiator often leaks (about 8 thousand rubles). A little later, after 100-120 thousand km, most likely, the electric pump will have to be replaced. Dealers will ask for a replacement for about 25-30 thousand rubles. In the online store of spare parts, you can purchase a similar one for 8,000 rubles.
Cracked engine oil pan is a disease of the BMW X5 E70. In most cases, the cause is the over-tightening of the drain bolt. To replace the pallet, the engine must be suspended. A new pallet in official services costs about 25,000 rubles, and the replacement work will require about 18,000 rubles.
Transmission
Those who like to “burn off” to 80-100 thousand km often fail the transfer case servomotor. The complete distribution box costs about 120,000 rubles, the servomotor - about 30,000 rubles. On pre-styling E70s, the rear gearbox often fails - with a mileage of more than 80-120 thousand km. The cost of a new gearbox is about 90-100 thousand rubles.
On a pre-styling 6-speed "automatic" by ZF in cold weather, the mechatronics adapter often "breaks". In this case, the car does not drive, and the driving modes are reset to "P" (parking). The fragile plastic walls of the adapter cannot withstand the pressure of the thickened oil. The cost of a new adapter is small: 1,500 rubles from dealers and only 300-500 rubles in a spare parts store. Since June 2008, the adapter has received thicker walls, and this problem does not arise.
After the 100,000 km mark, tremors may appear after stopping or when shifting gears - from 1st to 2nd or from 3rd to 4th. There are several ways to solve the problem. First, you need to change the oil with the subsequent adaptation of the box. If the jolts remain, you can reflash the box ECU. In rare cases, it comes down to an expensive replacement for mechatronics.
With a mileage of more than 100-150 thousand km, the automatic transmission pan may leak. The cost of a new one in official services is about 18,000 rubles, in online stores of spare parts it is cheaper - about 3-8 thousand rubles. The pallet can crack even if the tightening torque of the drain plug is exceeded. By this time, the automatic transmission sealing sleeve (600 rubles) can "fill up".
Undercarriage
The second generation X5 suspension is considered stronger than its predecessor. The main consumables are levers and rods with a resource of about 80-120 thousand km. The E70 was optionally equipped with a rear air suspension, and for versions with three rows of seats it is mandatory. The resource of pneumatic elements (pillows) is about 60-100 thousand km. The cost of one air bag is about 8-9 thousand rubles. Wheel bearings serve more than 50-80 thousand km.
BMW X5 equipped with the "Active Drive" system (option) have high stability and controllability. Active stabilizers play a significant role in this. On the E70, assembled before April 2008, the active front stabilizer began to rattle with the onset of cold weather. The cost of a new front stabilizer from dealers is about 70-80 thousand rubles, in the online store of spare parts - about 40,000 rubles.
Body and interior
Over time, stains appear, and the edging around the windows becomes cloudy. A set of new edging costs about 70,000 rubles, but after a while dots and stains appear on them again.
Headlamp washer covers may rip off at high speed. This happens especially often in winter, when in cold weather it "squeezes" the washer nozzle out of the bumper, and it cannot return to its original state. The cost of a new unpainted lid is about 900 rubles, and when assembled with a nozzle - about 2,000 rubles.
Panoramic glass often breaks, and the mechanism that sets it in motion wedges. Water in the cabin may appear due to clogged drains under the windshield or in the panorama. A clogged drain under the brake master cylinder can lead to water flooding of the engine ECU block with all the ensuing financial consequences (about 100,000 rubles). The rear window washer line dries up over time and loses its elasticity, which in severe frosts can lead to the destruction of the pipeline in the center of the console, under the driver's seat or in the left rear fender. It is better to replace the leaked highway with a VAZ analogue.
The salon, contrary to expectations, often disappoints with its "cheap" creak. Owners are often forced to resort to gluing plastic interior trim elements with noise-absorbing materials. In addition, you have to wrap tape on the boot lid lock and the rear seat hinges. Extraneous sounds are also emitted by the trunk shelf. When a cold passenger compartment warms up, the air ducts may crackle.
On BMW X5 older than 5 years, the varnish on decorative wood-like inserts cracks. Such trifles as the erased icons of the air conditioning control buttons, cracks and destruction of the buttons for turning on the ventilation of the seats, abrasion of the rubberized layer on the steering wheel spokes (on dorestyle) cause bewilderment. Over time, the upper trim of the glove compartment lid peels off, preventing it from opening.
Electrician
On pre-styled BMW X5, rear lamp seals often leak, which leads to oxidation and corrosion of electrical contacts on the board. The cost of a new flashlight is about 3-5 thousand rubles. There are questions for the front optics. The headlamp glasses crack, moisture gets through the cracks to the ignition units, which is why they fail. In addition, over time, the headlight reflector becomes cloudy, burns out and crumbles.
There are frequent cases of software "glitch" of the parking brake unit. In this case, the car engages the parking brake and does not release it. The cost of a used unit is about 10,000 rubles, the cost of repairs is about 8,000 rubles. Dealers replace a faulty unit for 30-35 thousand rubles.
There are cases of short-circuiting of heated seats and burning of the trim of the driver's seat cushion.
Climate control sometimes starts to glitch. It is possible to "bring the system to life" after resetting the terminal. Due to the deformation of the plastic baffle and the microfilter housing, "water from the street" can get on the contacts of the damper servo drive. As a result, the contacts are oxidized, and the dampers are no longer controlled. The servo drive is restored after cleaning the contacts. Dealers replace the servo drive for 3-4 thousand rubles.
The health of the "electrical" part of the E70 largely depends on the condition of the battery. Due to the large number of consumers, it can be discharged after 2-3 years of operation. The consequences become obvious with the arrival of frost. Dealers are ready to provide a new original gel battery costing about 20-25 thousand rubles, in the spare parts store an analogue is available for 5-8 thousand rubles. A new battery must be “registered”, otherwise there will be problems with charging it. The cost of such a procedure from dealers is about 3-5 thousand rubles, in third-party specialized services - about 500-1500 rubles.
Conclusion
BMW X5 of the second generation dashed off enough on Russian roads. As a rule, engines and gearbox (except for the ill-fated adapter) do not require external intervention. We are very upset by minor design mistakes, which you would not expect from such a renowned manufacturer. And what is the creak of the cabin, like some Chinese little car! But, in spite of everything, BMW X5 fans remain loyal to their car and are ready to invest in it again and again, forgiving petty whims.
In general, the topics "Where to look when buying an X5" or "I want to buy", etc. appear quite often. Sometimes they write in a personal (I do not mind. I am glad to help. It was for this that I decided to create a topic).Based on this, I decided to write it down in a general topic (some points relate to the diesel engine) so that you can immediately indicate it if such questions arise. Summarized from memory what I read on the forum and from personal experience.
If you have something to add, then only Welcome!
1. Crankshaft damper. Has changed has not changed? Its real service life is difficult to determine, since in 50%, and maybe more twisted mileage. Breakage: complete separation from the crankshaft.
2. Bolt of the generator. Changed at one time for a revocable company. Find out when there was a fix on a regular basis and then figure out a new sample there or not.
Breakage: breaks off the bolt, the generator shifts, the belt comes off.3. Knock on the active stabilizer. The fixes started in 2008.
4. Watch the plastic shroud that runs along the body over the windshield under the hood. Looks like this \ _ /. It shouldn't leak. Until 2010, they were of the old model. It is very important.
Breakdown: It dries up and begins to let water (rain) pass onto the plastic protection (plate) of the engine from above. Further, the water seeps under the plastic protection of the engine and enters the channel where the nozzles are located. There is no way out by the water.
Breakdown: Injectors rust and over time short-circuit occurs in them. The engine is turned off on the move by the machine itself. Those. the engine stalls in motion. Then it can start, but stall again. If you don't change it for a long time, it won't start anymore. The nozzles are expensive. Previously, they cost 21,000 for one.
Check nozzles for overflow and correction.5. Check how the generator is charging. I have problems with the regulator.
6. When turning the ignition on and off, the car should not shake. Those. you turn it off and it can happen, as it were, shaken, as if it was sausage. It shouldn't be. A serviceable car is muffled and started up softly. (This is true only for cars with electronic throttle. Euro3 without throttle and hard to stop.)
7. There should be no vibration in the passenger compartment. It can be barely perceptible on the steering wheel and on the door handles. There should not be a strong hum in the cabin at XX. In general, when the doors are closed, you should have the feeling that it is a gasoline engine running. Those. if you didn’t know that it is a diesel, you wouldn’t guess.
8. The start-stop button must not be overwritten. Those. all letters must be clearly visible on it. The button starts to overwrite somewhere around 150,000 mileage. It's barely noticeable. Strongly worn already by 200,000.
The rest of the buttons (PDC, DCS, etc.) should also be as new.
The headlights on button can be erased to the bottom left, because when landing, some touch her with a knee.9. Look at the oil leaks on the left and right of the engine. Oil can escape through loose swirl flaps. It can flow from here.
Breakage: The damper breaks off and flies into the cylinder. Capital of the engine. Therefore, they are removed and stubs are installed.10. If there is no particulate filter, and, according to my feelings, it clogs up to 200,000 mileage, when the gas pedal is pressed sharply, there may be black smoke in the exhaust.
In general, if there is soot, then the pipes inside the exhaust are clean. Not black.11. Look at the windshield. In BMW, it is not of very good quality and with a strong temperature difference, for example, where there is snow in the wipers zone, and you suddenly turned on the stove to heat the glass, then it can crack parallel to the body in the wipers area.
Also look at the original glass or not.12. Switch on and check the parking sensors. The picture on the monitor should be flat, and not torn along the picture where the front and back of the car are. Parktronic should not catch "ghosts"
13. If a triangle is lit on the instrument panel, then on the left lever switch the modes and see what the machine was writing. A triangle means that the car warned against some minor messages such as fill the washer, to breakdowns that have not been eliminated.
14. Inspect the box for leaks. They have a plastic tray that can wear off over time from constant heat. It's not scary. You just need to change the pan and oil. About 23,000 - 25,000 for everything.
The leak can also be due to the plastic sleeve of the box (wires go in there, sometimes it also leaks from old age).
By the way, on this run, I would change the oil in the automatic transmission, gearboxes and razdatka. And check when to change the brake fluid, coolant, fuel filter, air filter (every second oil change) and cabin filter.
Over time, the so-called "glasses" in the automatic transmission dry up and burst. The box ceases to include transfers.15. The box should switch very smoothly. You don't even have to notice when it happens. If it kicks, then you can try to change the oil and reset the adaptation. But I would have given up on this car right away.
16. Check the work of the climate. Blowing should be everywhere from all nozzles with the same temperature at the same temperature set in the climate and with a uniform flow in strength.
17. Inspect the rear lights. Due to ill-conceived sealing, the taillights on the trunk lid sweat and, as a result, the contacts melt. Only replace the lanterns if they are not lit. And if they burn and sweat, then replace the sealant.
18. The rings in the headlights should all burn evenly.
19. The interior should not smell like washer. Often the washer hose bursts, which goes through the cabin, and it begins to flow in a forward flow into the cabin. Signs: it ends quickly, the smell in the cabin, water may be (depending on where the hose burst) under the floor trim of the front passenger (you need to stick your hand deeply), water may be under the trim of the rear left passenger, water may be in the trunk compartment under the trim )
Repair: analysis of the entire interior and drying. The dealers seem to do it for 30,000 rubles.20. There should be no water where the battery and in the luggage compartment niches. It occurs due to poor-quality fastening of the rubber band on the wires at the top of the tailgate or because of the rubber plug at the bottom of the trunk for interior ventilation.
21. The hatch must work and open in all stipulated positions. Check it and it's better not to touch it anymore.
22. Check the gearboxes for fogging and smudges.
23. Check the operation of the main thermostat and the thermostat of the EGR system (if any).
24. Check the glow plug control unit and the plugs themselves.
25. Potential for open circuit. There are only three chains. Tears one of them apart. Because mileage is twisted on a car, then the pattern of mileage and breakdown has not yet been established.
26. Front Springs: May burst over time. It can only be found on a lift. In motion, the breakdown does not manifest itself in any way.
27. Over time, the headlights are covered with small cracks along the lower edge.
28. If squeaks begin to appear in the trapezoid of the wipers, then only replacement.
29. For diesel engines from America. It is necessary to check American diesels (3.5d) for the condition of the exhaust cooler - soot in the front of the engine, the smell of exhaust in the cabin - and whether a recall was made to replace the mount of this cooler itself. Otherwise, sooner or later it will crack.
Equipment preferences.
What must be in the real x in the opinion of the majority of members of the forum (in order of priority)
1st priority
Adaptive drive
Active steering
Adaptive bi-xenon
Comfort seats
Sports steering wheel
Black ceiling
Logic 7 audio system
4-zone climate
Comfortable access2nd priority
Windshield projection
TV set
Panoramic sunroof
DVDWell, separately, who is "spoiled" as a circular view or front view camera, door closers, electric tailgate, USB interface in the armrest
P.S. Please write about the configuration - I will add if that.
In 2009, BMW released the BMW X5M e70 sports crossover, which was simply a huge success. The fact is that many people love speed, but do not buy sports cars due to the lack of practicality. And this model will give its owner high capacity, comfort and at the same time speed, which made it possible to play well on sales.
Design
The car is different from the regular version, but most likely people who do not understand the car are unlikely to find the difference. More or less versed will find the difference. In general, the front of the car stands out with recesses in the hood, the optics of the car have not changed, all are also narrow headlights with angel eyes.
The radiator grill also remains the same, these are two branded chrome nostrils. The rather massive aerodynamic bumper is different, it looks formidable, which is what attracts. There are huge air intakes that cool the brakes, and there are grilles that lead air to the radiator.
The profile of the car has not as much inflated arches as we would like. The car has a mini molding, which is painted in the body color, and there is also a stamping line at the top. The turn signal repeater with chrome edging and the series logo looks beautiful.
Behind the crossover BMW X5 M e70 looks aggressive, large headlights with beautiful filling. The trunk lid is quite impressive in size and has embossed shapes that really complement the design of the crossover. Also in the upper part is a large spoiler, which is equipped with a stop signal repeater. The trunk has two lids, so to speak, the upper one is large and the lower one is small. At the rear of the bumper there are reflectors, air intakes, which, on the contrary, remove hot air from the rear brake system. There is a small diffuser and 4 exhaust pipes that give out just great sound.
Dimensions are slightly different from the civilian version:
- length - 4851 mm;
- width - 1994 mm;
- height - 1764 mm;
- wheelbase - 2933 mm;
- clearance - 180 mm.
Specifications
The most interesting part of this car is its technical part. An excellent engine is installed here, it is a 4.4-liter turbocharged V8. This unit was installed on many cars. In total, it produces 555 horsepower and 680 units of torque. As a result, it was possible to disperse such a machine up to a hundred in 4.7 seconds, and the maximum speed is limited at around 250 km / h.
In terms of gearbox, the situation is as follows - an automatic 6-speed gearbox is installed in the BMW X5M e70. All the torque is transmitted to all wheels thanks to the system. Consumption, of course, is high - 19 liters in a quiet city mode around the city, 11 liters on the highway.
The suspension of the car is complex, completely independent, multi-link. The chassis is, of course, tough for a crossover, but very comfortable compared to conventional sports sedans. It allows the car to take turns perfectly, which affects the speed.
Interior
Inside, the model practically does not differ from the simple civilian version. The model differs in the seats, there are leather more sporty seats. The seats are electrically adjustable, which is certainly a plus, and also perfectly hold the body when turning. The back row sports a leather sofa that can accommodate 3 passengers. There is enough free space at the back and hardly anyone will get discomfort.
Regarding the steering wheel, here, unfortunately, everything is simple. The steering wheel is exactly the same as the regular version, although it would seem that there should be hints of sports. Of course, there are gearshift paddles here, but this is very little to tell you that this car can "bring down".
The steering wheel is leather and there are buttons for the audio system and a heating button. The dashboard is quite simple and it is made in the style of BMW. Large analogue gauges with chrome-plated bezels that house the fuel level and oil temperature gauges inside. There is also an uninformative on-board computer.
In the center console of the BMW X5 M e70, we see a neatly inserted 6.5-inch display to display data from the proprietary multimedia and navigation system. Air deflectors are located under them, and already under them there is a separate climate control unit. The climate control unit consists of two so-called knobs, buttons and a monitor. Then we can notice a small block with buttons, which are made for switching radio stations, there is also a CD slot.
The tunnel will immediately delight you with a large box for little things. In the same area, we can see a stylish gear selector, which is equipped with buttons, perhaps not the best solution. Nearby there is a washer and several keys that are responsible for controlling the multimedia system. There are also cup holders, a parking brake button and an armrest.
The car has a good electric trunk for 2 lids. The volume of the luggage compartment is 620 liters, and if you also fold the seats, then you get as much as 1,750 liters, which will allow you to carry more cargo if necessary.
Price
It is not enough for such a miracle of technology as the BMW X5M e70 to cost for sure, there are options in the secondary market and there are a lot of them. On average, you can buy this car for 2,000,000 rubles, which is, in principle, inexpensive. Regarding reliability, this is a controversial issue, there are many positive reviews and no less negative ones in this regard.
The car has in its equipment:
- leather as upholstery;
- X-Drive;
- 6 airbags;
- electrically adjustable seats;
- heated seats;
- climate control;
- Cruise control;
- pactronics;
- full power accessories;
- light and rain sensors;
- great music with great sounding;
- memory of electric adjustments.
Optionally, the model could receive:
- front seat ventilation;
- rear row heating;
- rear view camera;
- navigation system;
- keyless access;
- electric boot lid;
- for some reason AUX.
In principle, this is an excellent crossover for a young audience who wants a comfortable, roomy and fast car. The only problem is its reliability, we will not dissuade you from buying, if you have already decided, we will not recommend it either, decide for yourself.
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BMW X5 E70 Owner Reviews
BMW X5 E70, 2010
I will briefly tell you about the impressions of owning this car. Engine 3.5 l, 306 hp Gasoline consumption: 10-11 liters - highway; 15-16.5 liters - urban cycle. So far, I have an average consumption of 14.5 liters in 3 weeks. Ride comfort: I like the general feeling, the seats are very comfortable. The stove, heated seats and windows are very efficient, much better than in VW Passat. Noise Isolation - The BMW X5 E70 makes you feel proud of the sound of the engine, developed by BMW sound engineers. But this is when you press the gas pedal. When cruising without acceleration, almost nothing is heard. Other road users and other noises are not audible. In the trunk and in the side pockets, everything is in motion with hard braking - you hear all the movements. The suspension is stiff and loud. You feel and hear all significant obstacles. The overall driving feel of the BMW X5 E70 is good, but not perfect as in the Audi A8. Morale is excellent, yet “size matters”, despite the fact that for me the main things in life are non-material moments. The car is warm and comfortable. In terms of agility - the speed of the BMW X5 E70 picks up well, in traffic jams it easily jumps from row to row safely for others - it jumps very quickly. The advantages of a powerful motor. Mirrors give very high visibility, I drive on them without looking back. The suspension is sporty, does not extinguish irregularities - only softens. In general, this car is brutal to drive and use, this is not an executive sedan for you.
Dignity : design. Comfortable seats. Noise isolation. Respect on the road.
Flaws : rigid suspension.
Dmitry, Moscow
BMW X5 E70, 2011
The choice initially fell only on diesel. Since there is an E38 740 in the garage and her appetite is not at all pleasing. I was very surprised by the dynamics of the BMW X5 E70, I heard a lot about it before buying, but I didn't think that a diesel engine could drive like this, my compliments to the Germans. The suspension, of course, is harsh, but pleasant, although what it can still be in a jeep. I am very pleased with how the road holds - no swaying and rolls in turns, in general, it goes like on rails. Inside the BMW X5 E70 everything is according to the "BMW-shny" canons, very comfortable and pleasing to the eye. The only thing that scared at first was the parking sensors. When approaching something, it beeps wildly, but it can be turned off if desired. In general, I wanted to take 3.0 sd, but they were not on sale yet, but I do not regret it at all, you can "anneal" on this too. I have not yet traveled 1000 km by car (run-in 2000), so the engine did not turn too much. Finally, I would like to say about Russian diesel fuel - it is quite normal. People who have never driven a diesel engine, but persistently prove that diesel fuel is useless in Russia, are annoying, they are just fools. The future of the automotive industry belongs to the diesel engine, I am sure of that.
Dignity : everything suits - dynamics, comfort, appearance.
Flaws : not found.
Pavel, Moscow
BMW X5 E70, 2012
I went through a run-in, I want to tell you my impressions. About dynamics - the BMW X5 E70 rides very well. Really more is not necessary. Although as anyone. But the engine speed up to 3000 rpm already makes it possible to observe the sadly lagging behind in the rear-view mirror. And the sports mode of the box is generally a "song". The car, in a good way, "turns ugly before our eyes" in a split second. Any overtaking, any checkers, any maneuvers - everything is within reach. Controllability is beyond praise. There is absolutely no impression that you are driving a car for 2 tons of weight. No rolls to you, no dives, no swaying - I really like it. Indeed, it is probably not for nothing that they say about BMW that it is a driver's car. And there is. About comfort: at first in the BMW X5 E70 it was a little harsh for me. Even too much. I took off the Run Flat tires - it got better. After running in - no complaints at all. Softened up, or something. But in general, the noise insulation is at a height, the engine hums pleasantly during acceleration, the wheels do not hiss. The reliability of the BMW X5 E70 has not yet been discussed. There seemed to be some noises in the "cold" suspension, I went to the dealer - nothing was found. They pulled everything up, it seemed to disappear. This Saturday for the first time in this car I went to the "Dalnyak". To Tver there and back. I don’t know who spoke out about the lack of track dynamics in this engine - I have never found such a thing. Everything is fine. Rides - "be healthy" at any speed. Maybe after 150 km / h and that there is a negative thing going on there, which I strongly doubt, but in admissible speeds "before the disqualification" it storms any overtaking at medium revs. Yes, I don’t argue, there is better, but, to be honest, I don’t put my mind to it much more. For example, a friend bought from me, almost after me, the same one, only with a 4.0 d engine. I rolled. The real difference is 0.5 seconds to the "hundredth". Up to 120 also, up to 140 again 0.5 seconds. The cost is 500 thousand more. The tax is almost three times more, it eats two or three liters more. Diesel philosophy is lost. Still, they take diesel for what no savings. But this is my purely personal opinion. Good luck on the road!
Dignity : manageability. Dynamics. Functionality. Technologies. Design.
Flaws : thresholds - you get very dirty. Rustic dashboard design compared to classmates.
Evgeniy, Moscow
BMW X5 E70, 2007
The car was purchased in January 2014 and was operated by me until May 2016. During this time, I drove a BMW X5 E70 about 80 thousand km. I bought it for 100 thousand km and sold it for 180 thousand km. First of all, I would like to say that this is a strong, powerful and beautiful car. Remarkable handling, especially on the track, together with the dynamics provide significant advantages when making maneuvers. Often I had to travel long distances, where I felt all these advantages. The salon is quite spacious and functional, the materials are of high quality. Probably the only minus of the interior is the creaky interior, but after a while you don't notice it. This personal opinion is now a little about facts and figures. Of course, like any other car of this class, the BMW X5 requires attention and corresponding costs. During the period of owning a car, 2.5 years, there were no serious problems with it and it is especially gratifying that unexpected breakdowns did not happen, with the exception of the wipers (the relay in the fuse box went off). The pump flew, but it hummed persistently for 5 months, and I knew about this problem, but my hands did not reach. I also changed the lower transverse levers: work 3825, spare parts for 5500 per lever (not the original like). These are the prices for 2015. No other checks have survived. But just before the sale I changed the ball joints - they were 2000 original ones. In addition to consumables (oil, filter, brake discs, pads), nothing else was done in the BMW X5 E70, for the entire time one taillight in the rear door burned out, it is diode, so it changes entirely. Now about the expense. For me, this really turned out to be a problem and one of the reasons for selling this car. Since I had it intended for the transportation of children by my wife, no one really drove on it, unless I sometimes, when I drove along the highway. So, in the city in winter with a roof rack - 27 liters per 100 km, in summer less, but not significantly 25 liters. On the highway, consumption ranged from 14 to 20 liters. Moreover, 14 is the minimum at a speed of 120 - 140 km / h, and 20 is when it is from 160 to 180 km / h and above. The tax of 53 thousand was also not very encouraging. The oil was topped up by about 1 liter from replacement to replacement. In general, I am very pleased with the car and if it were not for the expense and tax, I think I would still have exploited it.
Dignity : dynamics. Control. Appearance. The quality of paintwork and other body parts.
Flaws : fuel consumption. Transport tax. Creaky interior.
Alexander, Moscow
BMW X5 E70, 2012
The complete set of BMW X5 E70: full power accessories, cameras in a circle, active steering, large monitor, navigation, climate, comfortable leather seats with a breaking back, side skirts, cruise, steering wheel heating, from the cabin with a satellite. Until the complete set, there is not enough hatch and projection, the rest seems to be as it is. As for the 35i engine - 306 horsepower, this is what I wanted, since there are friends who own Xs with more powerful ones and, in their personal subjective opinion, the difference is small, which I was later convinced of myself. Diesel did not take in principle: it rumbles. Left the car and was just wildly surprised by the landing. He sat down, however, on these seats not immediately, after two months (too many adjustments). The interior quality of the BMW X5 E70 is excellent, but austere. If you want expensive and rich - you are in Mercedes. Everything is different in BMW: perfect ergonomics, nothing and nowhere creaked in 4 years, except for rubbed leather on a denim bottom. Now about the suspension - a song. For 120 thousand, nothing broke, I only changed the stabilizer bushings, and that's my fault - I'm driving from the dacha, something is tapping in the right rear wheel. I think I'll stop by on the way to the service (unofficial). Raised on a lift, the master says that the bushing, but you need to change everything at once. Well, I fell for it. When it was done, I left - everything was the same. Returned. The master climbed for fifteen minutes. And imagine my surprise when he turned with a long wrench in the area of the bumper and the rear axle and a piece of ice 10 cm fell out from there. How it got there or formed, I still think. He then turned out to be the cause of this noise. The engine is super reliable, but it is over 120 thousand km. I was before the sale with an official, looked and did diagnostics, they said that these engines run up to 200-250 thousand without questions. Interestingly, at the end of the warranty period (after 2 years) I started eating oil: somewhere 300-500 g ... by 10 thousand km (not critical, but still). The dynamics are very controversial: the fact is that on dry asphalt you gently stroke the trigger and feel very confident, or rather the emperor of the road, however, I have never competed with supercars. I never pressed it to the end, even when overtaking over 140 on the track, it is enough for the eyes. But in the winter I felt "slippery". The fact is that the car weighs 2.5 tons, but the engine for 300 horses bullets it very evil. Feels constant skidding or drifting, scary. I have never accelerated more than 140 on a snow-covered track.
Dignity : the machine is extremely reliable. Engine 306 HP more than enough. Ergonomics for an amateur. The feeling on the road and in the stream is envy.
Flaws : wide rubber. Spare parts prices.
Grigory, St. Petersburg
BMW X5 E70, 2011
Driving the BMW X5 E70 was initially mixed. Running in new cars is still a hard labor. 2 thousand kilometers to torment yourself with a limitation in speed and speed, this is certainly not for the faint of heart. And after this period, in my experience, the cars actually run in to 8-10 thousand km. Here was about the same situation. Around 10 thousand, the car started to go at full power and then I began to enjoy it. What can I say, the car really keeps turns very well, picks up speed perfectly, is extremely stable at high speed. Wide tires with 315 tires at the rear provide very good cornering, even sliding on all 4 wheels. Not without a warranty case. The lower turbine broke down by about 20 thousand. Changed without question. The second warranty case was very tricky. The headlight washers got out and did not want to climb back. It looked very strange - they changed both for something, although only one was out of order. In general, I had no more questions with the operation of the car. I did everything according to the regulations, I changed the oil in the box for 70 thousand. After the end of the warranty, I left the dealer and began to serve in the service, where I was sure that the oil had been changed for sure, and not pretended. And I don’t even know what else to add. The car is now 4 years and 3 months old (bought in April 2011). It is now 84 thousand and for all this time there was absolutely nothing but what was described above. Of all the cars that I personally owned, the BMW X5 E70 turned out to be the most reliable. Even my hands were itching to do something with it, as I like the car to be serviced. But apart from all consumables, there was no such opportunity. Of the minuses, I can note the stiffness of the suspension. Yes, fantastic handling has its drawbacks. In general, you get used to stiffness, but when you change to another class, you sharply feel more comfort and less controllability.
Dignity : reliability. Controllability. Low consumption. Good dynamics.
Flaws : suspension stiffness.
Georgy, Moscow
BMW X5 E70, 2010
Pros: excellent handling. The BMW X5 E70 enters corners like on rails. The steering wheel of the desired weight. The XDrive system works great. But with a sharp turn (90 degrees) at a speed of 60 km per hour, it blows away on wet asphalt. On dry land, it does not take down, but there it simply cannot be turned into the desired lane, the speed is high. The dynamics are excellent, indeed, it accelerates to a hundred faster than in 7 seconds, even without a “slipper on the floor”. Charisma. Indeed, it has a positive effect on the image. In business negotiations, when meeting women. Comfort. Absolute. Perfect, the best seats. Excellent ergonomics. Audio system. I understand that she is good, but I am not an expert. I love the way it sounds. But friends are delighted with the sound. Great appearance. The coolest. Especially when the car is clean. Great interior. So uncommon, but with chic and dignity. A true purebred premium. Great materials. Convenient on-board computer menu, excellent screen. Convenient video surveillance and parking system. Excellent navigation system. Very efficient braking system. Excellent climate control for 4 zones. Reaches targets very quickly. Excellent heated seats. Strong suspension.
Cons: no heated front glass, only blowing. Crickets in winter. Rattling on bumps. Engine noise in the car. I have to “enjoy” the purebred sound of the BMW X5 E70 with every acceleration. BMW engineers have specially developed this sound. I saw all this in my grave, I want it to be silent, like the Audi A8. But this is only when accelerating, in cruise mode everything is pretty quiet. Noise isolation. The engine is heard, the rustle of tires on the asphalt is heard, the bouncing is heard on the bumps. No other ambient noise is heard. However, friends who also have good cars think that she has good sound insulation. Side view of blind spots. Poor visibility, but the BMW X6 does not see anything at all Automatic transmission. Feels like a torque converter. The VW Passat had absolute jolt-free smoothness. Transfer case. This is a consumable item. If you kill her by slipping, as the previous owner did, then she dies 90 thousand km. If you drive like a human, then it dies 150 thousand km. But inevitably dies. Water cooling pump. Travels no more than 100 thousand km. Elastic bands and gaskets. Unreliable, unlike Land Cruisers. Up to 120 thousand km, everything needs to be changed in a circle. Hood and door cables. They tend to wear out and rot every 2-3 years.
Dignity : in the review.
Flaws : in the review.
Oleg, Moscow
Good day to all. I would like to tell you about a very controversial car - BMW X5 in the back of E70. I got the car, I knew it in general for a long time, but without details, as I drove a Merce. These cars are not from this world.
The first sensation is toughness, compared to Moers. The steering wheel is tight as in the Zhiguli. The first week was spent getting used to a new type of driving, then it began. For some, BMW X 5 is a dream car, an ideal, a standard, what a real car should be.
Someone is afraid of such cars, the car is dangerous for everyone, they are afraid like fire, believing that BMW will leave its owner without a penny of money. Someone considers the owners of X5 people from higher worlds who bought a car just to show off.
And the whole salon was in some kind of black lumps, it greatly embarrassed me. Yes. One thing is for sure - this car does not leave anyone indifferent. This is a car from another world. If anyone is interested, I will say that I owned many cars, including many VAZ models, foreign cars, but we will focus on BMW.
BMW is not an easy car. About 5-6 years ago I owned a 3-series in the back of an E46 station wagon, with an M47N diesel engine. An excellent car with a good high-torque engine, a very ergonomic interior, comfortable sports seats, abs and dynamic stabilization systems and a bunch of other interesting things.
Rear-wheel drive and a sharp steering wheel made driving this car a delight. You seemed to burst into space from another dimension. Very roomy trunk, rear seats folded into a flat floor. Good sound insulation, decent full-time music. 6-speed mechanics, the consumption in the city was 12-15 liters, on the highway 10, moreover, that I never really saved.
It did not cause problems, ceasing to worry, but the car seems to take out, although, of course, there were repairs, but nothing critical. I think so by the age of 50 I will take myself an apartment in Cyprus and there I will communicate with men and drink vodka ... Since then I have become a fan of the BMW brand and, in particular, their diesel engines.
After the E46 320d there were other cars, but I always wanted something powerful, tall, automatic and always diesel. A car from another reality. I began to choose X3 E83, 3.0d with an M57T2 engine, I was looking for a long time.
In our world, there were no good options, I was looking in other regions, BMW fans from other cities helped to carry out diagnostics. I have not found a good X3. Then I decided to look at the X5 E70. For me, X 5 has always been a dream, a car of a different scale, an unattainable dream, I always wanted it. But, firstly, it is expensive, and secondly, the myths about the X5's lameness, of course, were stopped. I started looking, choosing.
And finally, I came across a good BMW X5 E70 with minor deficiencies in the suspension. One lamp in the trunk lid did not work (this is the E70 dorestayling disease). Well, it's not a car, but a fairy tale, but one detail must be remembered ... In general, I became the owner of an X5 E70 with an M57T2 engine with 235 hp.
Impressions
Pneumatic rear, by the way, plays a role only as a ride height regulator, that is, you can load at least as much into the trunk and the car will still stand like no load.
I love my car very much ... There is also the X5 with active suspension and active stabilizers, with which, they say, the suspension is much more interesting. I myself have not ridden one, so I will not say anything.
But the suspension is ordinary - terribly dull. Rigid, but at the same time perfected handling, as in the top three, is not at all present here. Of the global shortcomings, perhaps all. Although no, not all.
The next drawback, which, most likely, arises from the first one is the creaky and rattling interior. By the way, I am a driver with great experience ... Honestly, at first I was taken aback. This is the X5, a car clearly from other worlds, the flagship of the BMW crossover family, which stands as something more.
The car is formidable, they are afraid of it. In the cabin, there are a lot of joints of dissimilar materials - different plastics, leather, things from another dimension, which frighten ordinary citizens who creak among themselves.
For the sake of fairness, it should be noted that 90% of the noises and squeaks were from the trunk, and when I, after reading the Internet, manipulated the tailgate hinges and the rear seat brackets, most of the squeaks were gone. But the sediment remained. BMW - cars are complex, incredibly thin ... Perhaps now all of the shortcomings.
Pleasant. The active steering rack is a great thing! Obviously created by people from another world. Turning around and maneuvering is a pleasure. Less than two turns from lock to lock. Bundle engine + box - a fairy tale. There is always enough power in all modes: city, highway - no difference. There is a small turbo lag on the bottom, but not critical.
The M57T2 engine is the final generation of the M-series diesel engines. The engine is excellent, reliable, devoid of any childhood diseases, unlike BMW gasoline or N-series diesel engines.
ZF gearbox, 6 steps, there were no problems with it, everything is fine. And sometimes the smell in the cabin is the same as in a country toilet ... The xDrive all-wheel drive also showed its good side. Its work is invisible, you just drive in any weather conditions - and that's it. I myself am from the village, excuse me, that's why I immediately associate with a rural toilet ...
Snow on the road or ice - no difference. This car is stronger than you. I pressed the pedal and drove away while the mono drive is trying to move. Of course, the X5 is not an SUV, all-wheel drive is here only for confident driving in any road conditions, it is better not to go off-road.
I'm a normal guy ... Although I went fishing on gullies, I followed Niva and Duster everywhere, but all the same, the overhangs of the X5 are decent, and the dimensions are rather big. Among other things, I had one of the pleasant options: a bi-xenon with an automatic high beam, it works quite correctly, only it does not see the dull dimensions of the car in front.
HI-FI music with 12 speakers, including subwoofers under the front seats, electric trunk, front-rear parking sensors + rear view camera, climate-comfort windshield, heated steering wheel. And diesel is more interesting to me than gasoline.
In general, the package bundle, of course, is far from complete, but not empty either. Yes, but the car is interesting on the road. The only thing I would like is comfort seats with non-breaking backrests. But I had the usual electric seats with memory + lumbar pad inflation, which is also very comfortable.
Now about the operation. I will say this: if you want to own a BMW, then learn to understand it yourself. I dreamed of buying thieves' numbers, but the toad was choking me. You must be and understand other worlds, otherwise after a while you will also say that BMW is a lumpy crap, give a lot of money to services that will cheat you, but there will be no sense from it.
I've been on BMW for a long time, since the first E46, collecting information, reading, trying to do something, because I'm interested in it. I served my BMWs myself, again, because I'm interested in it.
The dirtiest work, or if I didn't want to mess around, gave it to a trusted service, but, again, always knowing what exactly I needed to change and what was needed for this. I always changed the oil, filters myself, it is easier there than on Zhiguli. The only thing is, replacing the air filter on the M57T2 motor requires a little skill.
In terms of maintenance costs, which I changed in a little over a year: after purchase - changing the oil in the automatic transmission completely, with replacing the pallet, sealing sleeve and mechatronics glasses, the pallet is exclusively the original or ZF (which, in fact, is also the original) - it turned out about 15-17 tr., The front lower levers are the most vulnerable place in the suspension, I took TRW (they are supplied to the conveyor) - 10 tr. pair.
Lantern in the trunk lid (on dorestayls flow) - 3.5 tr. Magnetti Marelli (also, in fact, the original). Then he changed the thermostats (main and ugr) - 3 tr. for both (original) + 2 or 3 tr. replacement. I changed one front hub, it was my own fault - I went with an imbalance on the wheel. Everything, nothing else seems to have changed. Only oil and filters, pads.
I drove in a little over a year, about 30,000 km. The total mileage at the time of sale is 184,000 km. And, I will say so, for this car, such a mileage is nonsense. How the car is maintained and operated is very important. Initially, you need to do a thorough diagnosis and not buy a wrung-out car, albeit a little cheaper - it will come out sideways.
About diesel. It started up in frost, at -27-29 it started up. It will start even at -35, the main thing is that the glow plugs, the glow block are in good working order and good diesel fuel is filled in. The X5 also has a very tricky battery charging system. If an AGM battery is installed, then it does not fully charge, maximum 80%, such a charging strategy.
On short trips, it generally discharges in freezing temperatures of -30. With a 50% battery charge, you will not start, the electronics simply will not allow you to turn the starter, since the X5 is a very energy-loaded car. It is necessary to register the KVNK short trip profile in the FA vehicle. In the cold, my car started up from 1.5 - 2 revolutions, the main thing is to give it these two revolutions.
A very interesting topic is BMW coding. Many parameters are configurable. There is a sea of information on the net. There is not so much detailed information on any car. Take it, figure it out and do it! In general, you can talk about BMW for a long time.
Outcome
Let me make a small conclusion. BMW X5 E70 undoubtedly scares everyone and haunts anyone, a car from other worlds ... Excellent aggressive design, good driving characteristics, the best (in my opinion) diesel engines. Very roomy and functional, comfortable, powerful car. With proper care, this is a very reliable car, I have never got up somewhere, all repairs are planned. Of the shortcomings, I note - a dull stiff suspension, which sometimes really infuriated with our roads; squeaky interior (again, on bad roads). The rest of the car is perfect. Would I buy such a car again? Perhaps yes, subject to thorough diagnostics and, most likely, with Dynamic Drive suspension and comfortable saddles. But for starters, I would still ride the Tuareg on pneuma and compare.
