2012 BMW X5 Xdrive35i

mtmikey · 08-05-2019, 08:44 AM

Looking at a 2012 BMW X5 Xdrive35i and looking for feedback. I am generally mechanically inclined and can handle most jobs but not sure about reliability of this car vs other X5 models and engines. Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated.

LastLong · 08-05-2019, 09:17 AM

2011-2013 BMW X5 xDrive35i will be the best E70 you will get !

His engine = N55 3.0L and it's more reliable than the other E70 engine.

Stay away from the 50i - too much issue on it.

Try to get a full loaded M Sport !

Looks better !

mitch808 · 08-05-2019, 06:39 PM

Being mechanically inclined is one thing. Some of the crazy design/engineering done for packaging is borderline stupid.

changing sparkplugs, leaking oilpan, changing trans fluid and pan/filter, are just a few of the asinine things that are stupid with the 35i or N55 engine.

Otherwise, it's a plain vanilla car. I've been shopping parts at rockauto lately vs OE BMW parts, and saving a ton. Amazon.com too. I'm at 108k miles, have had it for about 5yrs now (bought used in 2014), and am looking forward to a new ride later this year, that is easier to maintain like a 4Runner or GX460

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LastLong Captain 90 Rep 601 Posts Drives: Nothing Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Canada iTrader: (0)	2011-2013 BMW X5 xDrive35i will be the best E70 you will get ! His engine = N55 3.0L and it's more reliable than the other E70 engine. Stay away from the 50i - too much issue on it. Try to get a full loaded M Sport ! Looks better ! __________________ - 2015 F85 BMW X5M = SOLD - 2012 E70 BMW X5 35i - M Sport = SOLD - 2008 E71 BMW X6 35i - Sport Pack = SOLD - 2007 E70 BMW X5 4.8i - Sport Pack = SOLD - 2007 E70 BMW X5 30si - Sport Pack = SOLD
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mitch808 Captain 107 Rep 994 Posts Drives: 2012 X5 35i Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Seattle iTrader: (0)	Being mechanically inclined is one thing. Some of the crazy design/engineering done for packaging is borderline stupid. changing sparkplugs, leaking oilpan, changing trans fluid and pan/filter, are just a few of the asinine things that are stupid with the 35i or N55 engine. Otherwise, it's a plain vanilla car. I've been shopping parts at rockauto lately vs OE BMW parts, and saving a ton. Amazon.com too. I'm at 108k miles, have had it for about 5yrs now (bought used in 2014), and am looking forward to a new ride later this year, that is easier to maintain like a 4Runner or GX460
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