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Look, you had a bad experience with your X5. That's unfortunate. You were smart and got rid of it and moved on. Good for you. Apparently you got a bad one. Do others share your experience? Yes, but most of the responses from X5 owners on this thread are NOT having similar problems. The X5 sells like hotcakes and is very highly rated by most media and owners alike. You had a different experience. You used the term snarky for some of the responses to your OP. These people are not being snarky at all. They are just saying they are not experiencing what you experienced. I'm in the market for an X5 or the brand new X3 so I've been reading reviews, test driving X5s, and talking with friends that own them. Before I pull the trigger, I will pay attention to wind noise and make sure the AC performs correctly. Thank you for bringing those points up. Enjoy you Audi. |
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http://www.roadandtrack.com/new-cars...defeat-device/ The X5 is not the flagship model for BMW nor is the trim you picked the highest priced example of that model but in any event perhaps you may post the VIN on here so others in the future can avoid that specific X5 and not have the same experience.
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- There are many where the evap leaks, mine just got replaced. - The rear AC robs the airflow completely, agreed. - It is also quite noisy and the vents tend to crackle. - By far the worst issue is the completely worthless Auto. Not sure where it measures the temperature, perhaps it gets it from national weather service, surely not inside my car. It can adjust the fan speed and temperature at all to keep it comfortable. In Texas my routine is run Max AC for 5-7mins, then set it to 65-66 and set the fan speed to 2/3 of the max, that tends to keep it somewhat comfortable. |
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Lol why has this been revived.
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06-15-2018, 12:23 PM | #56 |
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No AUDI or any other comparable size and power SAV handles as well as X5. Except X5M, Cayenne and Urus. (Well X6M too lol). G05 judging by the rumors has even tighter steering (yay!) and finally stock lowering option with full adaptive suspension on all 4 corners). I haven't checked yet if stabilizer bars will be larger etc, but as of right now it seems that G05 X5 (and upcoming X5M) will continue to lead competition as a ultimate driving machine (except above mentioned exceptions).
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Well, I agree the A/C could be colder. So could the A/C seats (my past M35 was much better). I also did not know that you could disable the rear climate control (which boosts the front). With that said, I disabled it yesterday and now the front is blowing as cold as my W212 E Class! Also good luck on future purchases, as many have said the X5 is not for everyone...
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My theory on the X5 AC is that it does a fine job cooling, but it doesn't do as good a job at dehumidifying. I'm in TN, and in August when it's 100* out with 70-80% humidity, it takes a long time to cool the cabin, and it's never really ideal (ie, it still feels humid in the car). I've gotten accustomed to using my seat ventilation (which also sucks... don't get me started) to supplement the AC just to keep my arse from sweating.
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06-22-2018, 12:22 PM | #60 |
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Im in Texas, X5 AC is TERRIBLE. But I did limo tint on the back, 20% in front, and 70% in windshield and much better 😂
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What is guy talking about from x3 to x5 and didn't like it? Audi whaat?! I went from 3 to x5 and love it. Leather smell? Only bmw can take 100mph turns which may make u shit so smell is normal bro.
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Mb you need a smaller vehicle have you tried x1? That 4 cyl seems realtv quick and has some kicking inside. Compared to all other brands in the same class x5 is one of the best performing vehicles nowdays. Im getting 17-18 in the city and around 20 on highway depends on gas as well. Im not sure why u so unhappy but its a great suv. What package you got ? In my car leather smells like genuine bmw interior if you keep it clean and food free the new smell smell will remain for years. I rly have a feeling that someone shit in ur car
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I am glad I found this post. I live in Florida and just bought a 2015 X5d Sport. So far I love everything EXCEPT THE AC. Turning off the rear AC is necessary for me - I can live with hassle, its easy enough to do but for a while I thought it just bad with no easy fix. Thanksto this post, I have the answer. BTW with the diesel, love the gas mileage!! So far we have put 289 miles on it and still have a range of 313 miles!. Plus in Florida, diesel is 15 - 20 cents cheaper than premium.
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I think tinting the windshield helps tremendously. Lot of heat radiates through the glass it seems.
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