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5 out of 5 stars

A+++ X5 BMW SUV

A B, 05/29/2016
2002 BMW X5 4.4i AWD 4dr SUV (4.4L 8cyl 5A)
35 of 37 people found this review helpful

My X5 BMW SUV has lasted me 14 years with minimum repairs of tear and wear. It's not bad on gasoline and it is beyond safe. I absolutely love it and will pass it on to my son when he is ready to drive.

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4.38 out of 5 stars

45K Driven on '02 Sport in 5 Years, Just Can't Let it Go

bimmerbenz, 02/05/2012
2002 BMW X5 4.4i AWD 4dr SUV (4.4L 8cyl 5A)
23 of 25 people found this review helpful

Having owned 3 consecutive 4.4l BMW from 5 to 7 to X5, I have liked the pwr. pkg. & the 5-series is my fav. Even w/o driving this one much I could never sell the vehicle. Safe and responsive 4800lbs., fun to drive the 4.4l pwr gets the same fuel economy as the 3.0l (so go for the 4.4l). Typical mechanical wear over time. Sport Model wears tires on a staggered 19" wheel (can be altered to matching 255-55-19) with a tight suspension for handling. Offers an addicting drive response w/performance from optionl steptronic if desired, you could probable take the 5-speed to 125MPH in 4th gear, just stealth performance.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

Love It, But Wouldn't Buy It Again.

KAV, 10/21/2010
2002 BMW X5 4.4i AWD 4dr SUV (4.4L 8cyl 5A)
36 of 42 people found this review helpful

SAV drives and handles awesome. I've loved it since owning it. It is quick, fast and fun to drive. BUT... it does have its quirks. Speed and weight causes brakes to wear. Electronic issues at times for heat, lights, etc. With 70,000 miles, the real problems have now started (and it looks like I'm not alone). CV boots & front axles had to be replaced. One month later, failed transmission with no warning. Dealer quote for transmission of $8,300 to replace. Although I love this vehicle, research tells me I can expect further serious problems and it is time to get rid of. (Contrast my '92 325i with 150,000 miles and still runs like new.) Now, looking at Porsche Cayenne.

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4 out of 5 stars

X5 4.6is Fun, but expensive

darkside80, 07/08/2012
2002 BMW X5 4.6is AWD 4dr SUV (4.6L 8cyl 5A)
19 of 22 people found this review helpful

I bought my 2nd X5 - a 2002 BMW X5 4.6is with 120k miles on it. After two weeks of owning the transmission failed and had to be replaced at a cost of $4k. The dealer wanted $8k to replace, but did work with me on the installation of the rebuilt one I found online. The vehicle is powerful and fun to drive, but I've spoken with other owners who have experienced tranny failure, so this may be a systemic issue. My first X5 was a 2001 3.0 and I did not have any issue with it.

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All you want to know about BMW X5 3.0

Walter Estrada, 02/14/2019
2002 BMW X5 3.0i AWD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 5M)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful

I owned a 2002 BMW X5 3.0 with automatic transmission. In terms of comfort, it's just awesome. I loved the luxury that was included in this vehicle despite of the year. Acceleration it's surprisingly good, even if you check the weight/power ratio. Power delivery is very smooth and can handle very well even fully loaded (5 people and lots of groceries). With time and usage, rear suspension starts making some noises on some kind of bushings or whatever is there. It's not relevant and doesn't affect performance. It just makes a weird rubber noise I couldn't stand. The radio pixels started to fail and sometimes you can't recognize what's displayed there. Again, nothing affecting performance, just comfort if you want to call it that way. No engine problems, just a minor oil leak and a transmission replacement after 180,000 miles. Can't believe how comfortable and reliable these SUVs are. Oh, one more thing, don't ever expect this SUV to be around 16 mpg unless you do combined driving. I spend most of my time in city traffic and averaged 13.5mpg. Didn't mind seeing how much I loved it and how comfortable it was.

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