2002 BMW X5 Consumer Reviews

Best Sports Car Amongst SUVs

Written by: Ronbo on 09/06/2007

Vehicle

2002 BMW X5 4.4i AWD 4dr SUV (4.4L 8cyl 5A)

Review

For an SUV this has been a great car for an auto sports enthusiast. Original tires (Michelins) were the worst thing about the vehicle. Once I put on good tires it has handled even better dry/wet/snow and nothing else got worse.

Favorite Features

Power and handling.

Suggested Improvements

Switch to a differnt tire. Make interior more ergodynamic. Add more and better placed cup holders.

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Better vehicle to be designed yet

Written by: TerminatorX5 on 07/19/2007

Vehicle

2002 BMW X5 4.6is AWD 4dr SUV (4.6L 8cyl 5A)

Review

This is my 3rd BMW and 5th in the family. Once you drive a bimmer, you don't want to drive anything else. I got the top of the line X5, fully loaded, OEM navigation, OEM TV, DVD changer, screen in the back, bluetooth, hatch, reverse camera, AV jack in the back, heated seats all around, integrated V1 detector, voice recognition. Mechanically this is not a car, this is a beast; I have pulled 140 MPH on this car, and it did not even shake or rattle. It even felt like it lowered itself to the ground; I know it has automatically adjust ground clearance. I had to back out, as it was too scary. I had driven in many countries, and can't trade a BMW for anything else other than another BMW.

Favorite Features

340 stock HP, handling on dry and wet pavement, 20" OEM rims with monster tires, negative camber that helps in tight, high-speed turns, huge vented brakes at 4 corners. Styling is another one - the style is about 7-8 years old, and still turns the heads. The interior is spartan and to the point.

Suggested Improvements

This is gas guzzler. I get about 10-13 MPG city and about 15-18 MPG highway. This is the price of performance. Navigation maps are not available for half of the countries that I drive in. Could benefit from more room in the back seat area and the trunk. Battery in the key is not charged by the car.

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BMW X5

Written by: Ted on 02/23/2007

Vehicle

2002 BMW X5 4.4i AWD 4dr SUV (4.4L 8cyl 5A)

Review

Great car runs well, build very good, exterior design the best, interior excellent, mileage good, performance excellent.

Favorite Features

Performance ride and style

Suggested Improvements

None

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Exceeded my expectations

Written by: mark on 08/28/2006

Vehicle

2002 BMW X5 4.4i AWD 4dr SUV (4.4L 8cyl 5A)

Review

I bought my 4.4 V8 as a certified pre owned. It was a prior demo with 21K miles on it. Now I have 54K with nary a problem. Change the oil, fill it with gas and go. And this baby goes, it handles just like a sports car. It is solid and tight. still has the new smell in it, from the ultra luxurious leather. I opted for one WITHOUT the sports package (the ride still is a little on the stiff side) but has everything else. Everything looks and works perfect,every time I detail it the car looks and feels like a brand new car. There is a lot to be said for BMW build quality and enginering. I still have the original tires and changed the brakes only once at 40K miles, unbelievable for a 4400 lb car.

Favorite Features

4.4 V8, varooom. DSP (sound system), steering and brake feel are sport car grade. Stunning off road capability. Plenty of large storage pockets. Fold flat rear seats, perfect for hauling sobexs and my soccer practice gear. Also makes a great bed!!!

Suggested Improvements

Do away with the air/adjustable suspention. It is a waste of money, you will never need it.

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My first bmw

Written by: beckner on 08/01/2006

Vehicle

2002 BMW X5 3.0i AWD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 5M)

Review

Every time I switch cars with my wife and son I realize what a real driving machine this vehicle is - you just have to sit behind the wheel to experience how it performs - it is such a solid well built vehicle.

Favorite Features

The seats - the driver's cockpit and the feel of the drive.

Suggested Improvements

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The truck that drives like a car

Written by: Cid on 07/30/2006

Vehicle

2002 BMW X5 3.0i AWD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 5M)

Review

Since day one with this car I've never regretted its purchase. It handles better than any non German car I've ever owned, let alone any other SUV. It's never left me stranded, and has always been a pleasure to drive. That includes two cross country trips with the family.

Favorite Features

After four years I've yet to hear the familiar rattle so common after only two years in any other vehicle. No shaking in the steering wheel either.

Suggested Improvements

The sun visor doesn't reach all the way to the pillar when turned to the side. Every once in a while, I'll get a little sun in the corner of my eye but now I'm nit-picking ;)

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Fun to drive!

Written by: Dave on 02/06/2006

Vehicle

2002 BMW X5 3.0i AWD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 5M)

Review

Wow. Let me say it again. Wow. At first I thought the interior was a bit gaudy, but I got used to it in about 30 minutes. Most of the controls make sense. Only control I have trouble with is the back hatch -- it's placed underneath an overhang next to the hill decsent and at night you can't see it -- but you can see the hill descent (hint: I don't need to see that at night with the interior lights on). Luxury feel, but sporty ride. Very quick & nimble with very little "float". Accelerates quickly, fantastic headlights, I can actually see the road and the brights are BRIGHT. Windshield washer, computer and everything else makes sense. Accessories galore! Stuff I never thought of!!!

Favorite Features

Computer, window shades (smart), comfortable seats, programmable positions, "smart mirrors", finish and attention to detail everywhere. Storage and the thing feels so huge inside. Solid (thunk!) doors, nice sun roof (and I don't like sun roofs usually). Climate control is the 1st I've ever liked.

Suggested Improvements

Plastic woodgrain -- hey, it's plastic. I nice plastic look is better than a fake wood grain. Opening of middle hand rest sortof startles passenger (it's in the way), CD storage is useless), CD player is rather mundane/plain, I don't really like the accelerator stickiness, but it may just be me.

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Great SUV

Written by: thstone on 11/26/2005

Vehicle

2002 BMW X5 3.0i AWD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 5M)

Review

I bought a Certified Pre-Owned (CPO) 2002 X5 last year (2004) and after a full year of ownership I can say that this is an awesome car! The 3.0 engine has more than enough power and is silky smooth. The interior is typical BMW - clean, crisp, and functional. I opted for the standard handling package (not the sport package) as the ride with the SP was way too harsh for me and my family. Some people complain about the gas mileage, but I have been averaging around 19 MPG (50/50 city/hwy) which isn't too bad. The CPO warranty saved me around $1000 in repairs (new electric window lifts). Overall, I have been very, very happy with car.

Favorite Features

Fast, quick handling, smooth, very quiet. No rattles or squeaks. High quality. This is my first car with a sun roof and I love it! Everyone really likes the style of this car. Try not to screw it up with the new design for 2007.

Suggested Improvements

Better sound system. Do NOT add third row seating to the next generation car, keep with the performance design - its a BMW not a Ford.

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Great SAV...better then Japanese

Written by: qamarmu on 09/03/2005

Vehicle

2002 BMW X5 3.0i AWD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 5M)

Review

I was in the market for a month, and test drove x5, fx 35 and rx330 and rx 300. Finally picked up the 02 X5 best bet for the money. Got all the looks and style and performance. Sportronic is great, and my wife can drive it too with autonomic mode. Great stability and ride comfort Exterior styling is more aggressive then rx 300 or Rx 330. Its a great performance handling truck

Favorite Features

Inside is very functional, and got all the packages including leather seats, sunroof, memory seat (great with me and my wife switching), heated seats dual climate control.

Suggested Improvements

rattle sound from the back / rear hatch

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New to the BMW

Written by: arichard on 01/07/2005

Vehicle

2002 BMW X5 4.4i AWD 4dr SUV (4.4L 8cyl 5A)

Review

I recently bought a used 02 X5 4.4, I wished I'd read these articles first. One person said he had problems with the mirror and seat memory -- ditto here. I have wasted time on several trips to the dealer to be told "We can't find a problem." No code found. I can't get a trailer hitch because they're on back order. I cannot get an aftermarket rear entertainment system because no one has any positive experience getting them put in. However, it is a mechanical beast. It is a jack-up sports car and it moves. Some days I think about getting rid of it but when I clean it up, I like it, and other do too.

Favorite Features

Handling, power and acceleration. Great looks.

Suggested Improvements

Work on electronic/electrical integrity. In dash CD changer,navigation systems, available accessories that are not on back log. More room in the cargo area would be a plus. Standard Bluetooth technology and standard satellite radio capablities built in. Reasonably priced DVD players.

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