I need to get a SUV because I have a baby and carry a lot of things and have a big dog and like to go to the snow. I was looking at the BMW x5 because I have heard it was a very safe car for the baby and that it handles very nicely. What have people experianced with this model? Is it pretty reliable? I have a Mercedes e320 wagon ( 2002) and like the feel/safety of a german car.

x5 is not a car it's an SUV

2007 have new design. Bimmer is alway good

BMW X5 is an excellent car. Built like a tank and handles like a sports car. And no iDrive... yet...luckily.

But take note. Since it's built like a tank, the doors are extreamly heavy to open or close. You gotta be the gentle (& strong ) man to open the doors for the lady, the baby and the dog. If your wife has the baby in her hands and try to open the door of a X5... forget it!

The steering is also on a heavier side and ride comfort is not so good for long distance.

I had a 11 car pile up accident on the high way, and only had a few scratches on the X5. Can't say the same of the others cars. Safety is ... like a tank.

But since you like the snow, this is one thing a tank can do and X5 can't. It cannot go off-road. There is no low diff gear box and the X5 is a wimp when taken to the mud and snow. The stupid thing is that it has a automatic hill-decent feature, but can't actually get up the hill in the first place!!!

Also, take note that the new X5 will be coming soon. Not sure what a monster or beauty Chris Bangle gonna make it. So if you really decide on the current X5, hanggle with the salesman for a better deal.

X5 is the best car .don't hesitate.it reflects BMW's ultimate driving machine.

I've got an x5 the 2005 4.8is model. its a great car, but man the maintenance drives u crazy. but the driving and enjoyment is unbelievable. in my opinion its a great car but if u wanna go for the x5 wait till next year, cause next year they gonna sent out the X5 with the new body.