Data on the 2004 BMW X5 3.0i
Buyers of the BMW X5 are aware of the reputation of the truck they are purchasing. The X5 has been one of the premier vehicles of the BMW line for years. It is considered an institution of a truck and the 2004 model is no exception. The BMW X5 falls into the sport utility for the family category. People who purchase the X5 have been doing so for the last few generations in a family. It is a constant that only gets better with age.
Performance
The X5 3.0i is equipped with a BMW 3.0 liter six-cylinder engine that utilizes 24 valves. The engine is mated to a ZF 6-speed Transmission. This configuration has proven to be a successful design for BMW.
The X5 uses power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. Steering is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The truck uses coil and air springs front and rear respectively.
Fuel is handled for the X5 is a Siemens MS 43 design, running on gasoline fuel. The gasoline is managed by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The capacity of the fuel tank is 24.30 gallons.
X5 3.0i Statistics
The X5 is 183.70 inches long, 73.70 inches wide, and 69.30 inches high. It has a wheelbase of 111.00 inches. It is able to seat 5 comfortably.
The standard warranty period for the X5 is 48 months, or 50,000 miles, whichever comes first. The warranty also includes a warranty on the drivetrain for 48 months or 50,000 miles respectively. This is standard in the sport utility market. Extended warranties are also available through the dealer.
The listed retail price in 2004 (MSRP) was $40,800, with an invoice cost of $37,290. This price is above average of the industry average price for a four-door Sport Utility.
Fuel Efficiency
The X5 3.0i received a miles-per-gallon rating of 15 - 16 in-city driving and twenty one when it came to long-distance. Being a gas-powered non-green truck, this was subpar.
In 2003 and 2004 the X5 3.0i was availble in the exterior colors of Alpine White, Black Sapphire Metallic, Highland Green Metallic, Jet Black, Kalahari Beige, Olivin Green Metallic, Oxford Green Metallic, Sterling Gray Metallic, Titanium Silver Metallic, and Toledo Blue.
Conclusion
The 2004 model year was unsuccessful for the BMW X5. The introduction of several trim levels (along with the 3.0i version) meant that buyers had several options to choose from..
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