Characteristics of BMW X5

Opinion about BMW X5 2000-2007

More recently, this car was considered in our country a business card of successful and wealthy people, while hearding the imaging and very prestigious means of movement. Moreover, BMW X5 is not just a stylish and expensive car. This model demonstrates ideal indicators when it comes to driving disciplines. We note the standard for most BMW models feature - focus on the rear-wheel drive (on the rear wheels account for about 62% of the torque). Not without other famous "branded" features, among which - powerful and at the same time smooth dynamics, especially noticeable when switching transmissions. The car is extremely comfortable, it is distinguished by a high level of controllability, the country's country roads are not afraid of country roads (but it is still better not to experience the car by rides on full off-road, it is not intended for this).

This model seems to hints the driver: "Be active, aggressive, confident!". Posing to such driving style, the BMW X5 can quickly quickly lose the condition if the driver will exploit the car for several years after the purchase (the most bright such approach is expressed among Americans, inclined to acquire a car into lease). This should be considered if you are planning to buy a used BMW X5 (a choice in favor of cars arrived from North America, it is advantageous to do with the current currency rate - the difference between American and European X5 can be up to 10,000 dollars!). However, with a attentive and scrupulous approach among copies from America, you can also choose a good and not too "condated" car. A distinctive feature of the BMW X5, who came to us from Canada and the United States, is an additional speedometer marking, indicating the speed of movement in miles / hour.

Body and suspension

BMW X5 body has high strength and corrosion resistance (of course, if the car did not have time to visit the part-of-road accident with serious consequences). Unfortunately, cars of this model restored after the accident, there are quite a few secondary automotive market. Among the common drawbacks should be noted the unreliable castle of the back door (often smalleled without serious reasons). It is not necessary to ignore the problem, otherwise the renovation of repairs will sooner or later turn a comfortable car into a peculiar analogue of the vacuum cleaner.

The reliability of the suspension of the car acquired in the secondary market, depends largely on the manner of driving and accuracy of the previous owner. In practice, at least a third of the owners of recently purchased used BMW X5 account for almost immediately to replace the stabilizer racks, a quarter to replace one or two ball supports with a lever. The bottom levers of the front of the suspension can also be the lower levers of the front of the suspension - most likely to change them quite soon. In fact, this is the consumable material for most owners of this model. As a rule, on powerful BMW X5 modifications, the lower levers need to be replaced after a run of 20,000 kilometers, and through 60,000 kilometers the same fate expects the top levers of the rear suspension. The cost of replacing the lower front suspension levers is about 19,000 rubles, the upper levers of the rear suspension - 21 500 rubles and above, and the cost of replacing the steering rack, which often begins to knock after the car erupts about 80,000 kilometers, will be approximately 81,000 rubles.

Engines and transmissions

Talk about engines. The most successful options from the entire range offered by the manufacturer are 3 l gasoline engines (with power in 231 hp) and 4.4 liters. (Power - 282 hp). The remaining engines are less common - for example, such as 4.6 liter gasoline engine and a capacity of 347 hp, the development of which was carried out in collaboration with Alpina. It is even less likely to be found in the market a diesel version of the car with a turbo engine (the demand for it is extremely low).

Based on the characteristics of the car, the engine V8 of 4.4 liters may seem the most appropriate. But only at first glance - over time, the heavy duty energy of such an engine begins to render not the best effect on the overall condition of the car. Permanent progenic loads shorten his life: the severity of the motor causes the front suspension to wear ahead of time, and the redundancy of the torque (especially in combination with the active and aggressive driving manner) can spoil the automatic transmission. The automation was installed on many BMW X5 with an engine with a volume of 3.0 liters and practically all its powerful modifications.

The V8 engines often say that they are characterized by challenge - they are fuel fuel far from any quality. Compared to them, the three-liter engine may seem completely unpretentious, and it is easier to repair it due to the presence of more thoughtful technological approaches. Therefore, if you buy a used BMW X5, we recommend to stop your choice on this type of engine - it will not seem like a low-power, nor phlegmatic. Still, the presence under the hood of the car 231 horsepower allows for seconds (and specifically for 8.8 c) to disperse the vehicle to a speed of 100 km / h. True, the oil will be spent no less actively, respectively, to add it about 0.3-0.5 liters per 1000 kilometers. Many BMW car owners are familiar to this feature of their pets.

As practice shows, cars with a large-volume engine (4.4 or 4.6 liters) usually buy people who are active and a guide driving style - they exploit the car "to wear". But the machines with a three-liter engine choose mainly calm, neat and respectable drivers. They know how to (and consider it necessary) to take care of your car, therefore, with a greater share of the probability, you can buy a car in good condition that is this modification. In addition, the BMW X5 with a 3l engine is not as expensive as the version with a 4.4-liter engine (primarily due to the difference in the level of customs duties).

Problems

Buying BMW X5, you should pay special attention to its weaknesses, which, first of all, include windows. The protection of the drive cables is made of plastic, so the windows are often out of order, even with a small overload (for example, under the influence of negative temperatures). In such cases, it is necessary to change the entire drive mechanism completely. Negative temperatures can cause both other common troubles, which often happens in winter - frozen condensate in crankcase ventilation. The frozen condensate can knock out the oil dipstick or entail an even more serious problem - squeezing the rear seal of the crankshaft due to the injection of oil.

Auto "unfars" by modern electronics, ensuring the safety of the driver and passengers (Cornering Brake Control, Dynamic Stability Control, etc.), a high level of comfort in the cabin, convenient navigation. The onboard network is distinguished by reliability, but can be easily withdrawn by unauthorized intervention in its operation - for example, when connecting alarm or an acoustic system of non-professional. Such manipulations are better to entrust employees of a specialized service center. The cost of the car is from 500,000 rubles.

Summary

In conclusion, it can be said that the BMW X5 car is a bright sample of a prestigious and expensive vehicle (despite some criminal shade of the incedural image). True, finding the BMW X5 in the secondary market in excellent condition is very difficult, since most of the owners of these cars prefer to conquer the distances of aggressively and asserting, squeezing all the juices from the car. In order not to purchase such a "cake" as a result, do not spare forces, nor the time for attentive checks of all car systems before making a final purchase decision.

By the way, the BMW X5 is a typical example of how dark and non-identity can be the reverse side of popularity. The hijackings of this car have long acquired a massive character, and even the most modern and reliable security systems are not able to ensure the safety of its owners. A typical BMW X5 hijack scenario implies the use of a gun or knife attached to the most vulnerable drivers, as well as its subsequent "landing" from the car somewhere away from lively trails. It is impossible to completely secure auto from theft from theft, however, you can try to reduce its probability to a minimum, choosing a negromatic machine, unpopular in the criminal elements of the shade (it is known that black and silver jeeps use the greatest popularity among criminality).