Sat in the E70 X5 for a while today. (pics, video and impression inside)

PHYBENZ · 01-09-2007, 01:43 PM

So I went to the BMW dealership here in Miami today and they had an X5 in the showroom so I decided to take a long look at it since I had to wait for my friend's car to get serviced. Here are my impressions:

Exterior: The car looks better in real life. This was a black on black model. I really liked the rear of the car, but didn't like the are where the hood wraps around the headlights in the front. The gap between the two seemed weird and unfinished. From the profile it looked like a sportier revision of the previous X5. The wheels as you will see in the pic looked small. This model had sidestep bars which I found to be more in the way than helpful.

Now to the interior: I liked it. It felt more luxurious than the Q7 and especially unfortunately, more luxurious than the ML. I liked the leather on the door panels (which the ML lacks) and i liked the extensive amount use of wood. The wood itself though was ugly and to me looked like the fake wood found on american cars. The wood/real metal that stretches the width of the cabin was real nice. I think this is the best BMW interior on the market in terms of design. I liked the little slot infront of the iDrive that hold your cell phone.

There were some quality issues i noticed though. The plastic used for the air con vents felt cheap and flimsy. The overhead panel (which I took a picture of) was made out of cheap plastic. Also the glovebox in the X5 is very innovative and I took a pic of it, but when closed the gap between the dash and top door of the glovebox had a considerable gap and you could see the black metalic mechanical bits which was dissapointing.

The plastic trim on the tailgate also felt cheap. One thing I did like in the tailgate area was the fact that the floor opened up to the tire and tools below, but the cover to the floor actually had a strut and it made it feel of real high quality.

The rear seat was pretty comfortable and had good leg room. This was not a 7 passenger version.

Overall I did like the interior, and it felt a step above the ML. I think the ML in the facelift will add the GL wood strips and leather on the doors to stay competitive. Pretty nice overall though. Enjoy the pics, and feel free to ask questions.

GLOVEBOX VIDEO HERE:

- ONLY REGISTERED AND ACTIVATED USERS CAN SEE ALL LINKS - CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

Just_me · 01-09-2007, 01:51 PM

The car didnt seem to impress, you whined a lot

I didnt get it, the interior in ML has better qualitymaterials and finish than X5, thats what you trying to say?

Was that the 4.8 liter version?

NarutoRamen · 01-09-2007, 01:56 PM

Nice little review...bad pics

LOL

My question to you is, what kind of options were on it and what was the sticker price? Did you check that stuff?

bum-man · 01-09-2007, 01:57 PM

The glove box has to be the coolest thing since sliced bread.

PHYBENZ · 01-09-2007, 02:00 PM

Sorry if I wasn't clear. The ML and Q7 interiors are worse, with the ML probably coming in 3rd. The X5 was of higher quality.

This was not the 4.8, this was the 3 litre and there was no sticker on it, so I don't know what the options if any there were on the car.

Yea sorry about the pics, it was with my cameraphone.

Just_me · 01-09-2007, 02:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PHYBENZ

Sorry if I wasn't clear. The ML and Q7 interiors are worse, with the ML probably coming in 3rd. The X5 was of higher quality.

This was not the 4.8, this was the 3 litre and there was no sticker on it, so I don't know what the options if any there were on the car.

Yea sorry about the pics, it was with my cameraphone.

you were probably clear, its my head thats not clear

These are the rims this car need, big ones.

Imhotep Evil · 01-09-2007, 02:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bum-man

The glove box has to be the coolest thing since sliced bread.

Nope, ... since the wheel.

Anyway pretty decent mini review, tough since this is a bimmer things about the driving you have been more important than luxury and so on.

NarutoRamen · 01-09-2007, 02:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PHYBENZ

This was not the 4.8, this was the 3 litre and there was no sticker on it, so I don't know what the options if any there were on the car.

Yea sorry about the pics, it was with my cameraphone.

No problems mate! Well a few things....it has I drive and I think the running boards on the side are an option as well. But thanks. So you're in Miami Phybenz?

BMW_Dude · 01-09-2007, 02:27 PM

Will have to wait to see the car before I agree with you on everything, but overall a positive review, thanks!

BTW, I'll remind you that this car has only recently entered production, so you can only expect there to be a few quality issues!

PHYBENZ · 01-09-2007, 02:51 PM

Of course you expect from early production models some quality issues, and to be honest I am pretty nitpicky, and a lot of these things are minor.

NarutoRamen I was born and raised in Miami and still am! Are you?

01-09-2007, 01:43 PM	#1 (permalink)
PHYBENZ Enthusiast Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 452 Thanks: 7 Thanked 132 Times in 53 Posts	Sat in the E70 X5 for a while today. (pics, video and impression inside) So I went to the BMW dealership here in Miami today and they had an X5 in the showroom so I decided to take a long look at it since I had to wait for my friend's car to get serviced. Here are my impressions: Exterior: The car looks better in real life. This was a black on black model. I really liked the rear of the car, but didn't like the are where the hood wraps around the headlights in the front. The gap between the two seemed weird and unfinished. From the profile it looked like a sportier revision of the previous X5. The wheels as you will see in the pic looked small. This model had sidestep bars which I found to be more in the way than helpful. Now to the interior: I liked it. It felt more luxurious than the Q7 and especially unfortunately, more luxurious than the ML. I liked the leather on the door panels (which the ML lacks) and i liked the extensive amount use of wood. The wood itself though was ugly and to me looked like the fake wood found on american cars. The wood/real metal that stretches the width of the cabin was real nice. I think this is the best BMW interior on the market in terms of design. I liked the little slot infront of the iDrive that hold your cell phone. There were some quality issues i noticed though. The plastic used for the air con vents felt cheap and flimsy. The overhead panel (which I took a picture of) was made out of cheap plastic. Also the glovebox in the X5 is very innovative and I took a pic of it, but when closed the gap between the dash and top door of the glovebox had a considerable gap and you could see the black metalic mechanical bits which was dissapointing. The plastic trim on the tailgate also felt cheap. One thing I did like in the tailgate area was the fact that the floor opened up to the tire and tools below, but the cover to the floor actually had a strut and it made it feel of real high quality. The rear seat was pretty comfortable and had good leg room. This was not a 7 passenger version. Overall I did like the interior, and it felt a step above the ML. I think the ML in the facelift will add the GL wood strips and leather on the doors to stay competitive. Pretty nice overall though. Enjoy the pics, and feel free to ask questions. GLOVEBOX VIDEO HERE: - ONLY REGISTERED AND ACTIVATED USERS CAN SEE ALL LINKS - CLICK HERE TO REGISTER Last edited by PHYBENZ; 01-09-2007 at 02:13 PM.

01-09-2007, 01:51 PM	#2 (permalink)
Just_me Expert Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Sweden Posts: 12,612 Thanks: 741 Thanked 2,035 Times in 1,028 Posts	Re: Sat in the E70 X5 for a while today. (pics, video and impression inside) The car didnt seem to impress, you whined a lot I didnt get it, the interior in ML has better qualitymaterials and finish than X5, thats what you trying to say? Was that the 4.8 liter version?

01-09-2007, 01:56 PM	#3 (permalink)
NarutoRamen Devotee Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 2,547 Thanks: 406 Thanked 209 Times in 180 Posts	Re: Sat in the E70 X5 for a while today. (pics, video and impression inside) Nice little review...bad pics LOL My question to you is, what kind of options were on it and what was the sticker price? Did you check that stuff?

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bum-man Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 1,734 Thanks: 64 Thanked 88 Times in 59 Posts	Re: Sat in the E70 X5 for a while today. (pics, video and impression inside) The glove box has to be the coolest thing since sliced bread.

01-09-2007, 02:00 PM	#5 (permalink)
PHYBENZ Enthusiast Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 452 Thanks: 7 Thanked 132 Times in 53 Posts	Re: Sat in the E70 X5 for a while today. (pics, video and impression inside) Sorry if I wasn't clear. The ML and Q7 interiors are worse, with the ML probably coming in 3rd. The X5 was of higher quality. This was not the 4.8, this was the 3 litre and there was no sticker on it, so I don't know what the options if any there were on the car. Yea sorry about the pics, it was with my cameraphone.

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BMW_Dude Aficionado Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 4,224 My Mood: Thanks: 265 Thanked 392 Times in 234 Posts	Re: Sat in the E70 X5 for a while today. (pics, video and impression inside) Will have to wait to see the car before I agree with you on everything, but overall a positive review, thanks! BTW, I'll remind you that this car has only recently entered production, so you can only expect there to be a few quality issues!

01-09-2007, 02:51 PM	#10 (permalink)
PHYBENZ Enthusiast Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 452 Thanks: 7 Thanked 132 Times in 53 Posts	Re: Sat in the E70 X5 for a while today. (pics, video and impression inside) Of course you expect from early production models some quality issues, and to be honest I am pretty nitpicky, and a lot of these things are minor. NarutoRamen I was born and raised in Miami and still am! Are you?

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