By Volks on 07/07/02 00:00 AM (PDT)
Vehicle
2001 BMW X5 4.4i AWD 4dr SUV (4.4L 8cyl 5A)
Review
As expected, the handling and road
manners are superb. My other car is a 911
and I am still impressed.
Quality of interior is very high, and my entire
family loves this vehicle, from the comfort
standpoint.
The ride with the sports suspension is firm,
but this is again what one would expect. It
rewards the driver with excellent road
manners and confident road feedback.
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By balp on 07/04/02 00:00 AM (PDT)
Vehicle
2001 BMW X5 3.0i AWD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 5M)
Review
Model rushed to market without adequate testing in my opinion.Good in
snow; HVAC wheel controls replaced; door handle replaced due to peeling;
ball joints replaced after 20,000 miles (car never driven off road) to correct
cluncking noise; followup service necessary to replace bushings as well.
This is unacceptable premature front end failure for a vehicle designed for off
road use..Cabin fairly quiet.
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By HankG on 06/25/02 00:00 AM (PDT)
Vehicle
2001 BMW X5 3.0i AWD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 5M)
Review
Despite the lack of trunk space this
is a great car!
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By LousyBeamer on 06/04/02 00:00 AM (PDT)
Vehicle
2001 BMW X5 3.0i AWD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 5M)
Review
Aside from the numerous service issues
which has precluded me from being able
to drive the car over the past year and
a half, I now have a battery that
won't hold a charge.
According to BMW - "if you don't drive
your car 1000 miles a month, you are
ABUSING Your car and the warranty is
not valid" for the battery. How bout
that? Another $250 down the drain..
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By Don Goldstein on 06/04/02 00:00 AM (PDT)
Vehicle
2001 BMW X5 4.4i AWD 4dr SUV (4.4L 8cyl 5A)
Review
Problems started from the day of
delivery with the rear hatch not
closing properly. Then the problems
were the as follows; Cell
Phone "Whine" from BMW $1700 cell
phone system, interior material on
door handles peeled off , rear hatch
door again broken due to faulity
switch, in winter the door locks would
freeze making closing the door
impossible, rubber door seals peeling
off of rear door, REAR SEAT BELT
JAMMED, WILL NOT RETRACT.
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By Healthguy on 05/31/02 00:00 AM (PDT)
Vehicle
2001 BMW X5 3.0i AWD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 5M)
Review
Mine was built on a Friday before
Oktoberfest I think. Had nothing but
problems as well as several design
flaws. Such as:1) Steering wheel
electronics subject to shorting.2)
Software issue: Mirrors go down in
reverse and then don't come up. 3) Back
hatch is not a tight fit. 4)The Shades
in the back windows latch to a cheap
latch that breaks. 5) The Rear neck
supports block your rear view mirror.
6) The side mirror are way too small.
7) Ride is lousy with the Sport Package.
8) Known battery issue where in dash CD
drains the battery. As well as Engine
fan.
Bottom line - Worst Vehicle I have had
since my 1976 Cutlass.
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By funtimes on 05/16/02 00:00 AM (PDT)
Vehicle
2001 BMW X5 4.4i AWD 4dr SUV (4.4L 8cyl 5A)
Review
all around a great car. watch out for
the MPG
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By Lynn11 on 04/12/02 00:00 AM (PDT)
Vehicle
2001 BMW X5 3.0i AWD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 5M)
Review
My X5 is comfortable and has plenty of power, even though it is the 6
cylinder. I have had it back and forth to the local dealership at least 15 times
while I have owned it with various problems. Some of the problems, from a
faulty security system to a steering wheel that was replaced and still didn't
function properly were repetitious. I will be trading this vehicle in
immediately. Bad mistake.
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By bmrx5pa on 04/05/02 00:00 AM (PST)
Vehicle
2001 BMW X5 3.0i AWD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 5M)
Review
Since purchasing my X5, we have been on
several long trips and absolutely love
the comfort, convenience of controls
and just simply love the drive this
car! The frontal visibility is unlike
any other and the interior is so roomy
and comfortable that you get spoiled
and don't want to take any other
vehicle - anywhere. Alway reliable,
drives and feels like a 740I with 4 WD.
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By Anna on 03/15/02 15:05 PM (PST)
Vehicle
2001 BMW X5 3.0i AWD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 5M)
Review
Having driven a sedan for so long, I wasn't sure how I would like the feel of a SAV, but I was pleasantly surprised with this vehicle. The handling and performance lived up to BMW's reputation of excellence. The 6 cylinder engine made acceleration effortless. The sleek and well designed interior allows for easy access to all buttons. I was truly impressed with this vehicle.
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