2000 BMW X5 Review
2000 BMW X5 Review
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Pros
- Rides and drives like a BMW sedan, top safety scores, loaded with luxury.
Cons
- Limited off-road abilities, high price tag.
What’s new
BMW joins the SUV craze with its all-new X5 SAV (sport activity vehicle), powered by the same superb V8 fitted to the 540i.
Edmunds says
If you've got too much money and desperately need the SUV image (but don't really care about SUV utility), the X5 will ring your bell.
Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 2000 BMW X5 4.4i 4dr SUV AWD and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.50 per gallon for regular unleaded in Ohio.
Monthly estimates based on costs in Ohio
$317/mo for X5 4.4i
X5 4.4i
vs
$201/mo
Avg. Midsize SUV
Vehicle overview
With the success of SUVs in recent years, it was only a matter of time before BMW added their own version to the mix. This year the X5 debuts as the first BMW SAV, or sport activity vehicle. In typical BMW fashion, the German automaker has decided to follow its own path in designing such a vehicle and create one that accurately represents the company's philosophy. What they've come up with is the ultimate, uh, activity machine?Actually, BMW's goal was to design an SUV that performed extraordinarily on every surface. Thus far that distinction would have been reserved for the Toyota Land Cruiser/Lexus LX 470 twins. But with a powerful 4.4-liter eight-cylinder engine, along with an advanced four-wheel independent suspension and electronic wizardry like dynamic stability control the new X5 blows the Land Cruiser into the weeds as far as on-road performance goes.Once into the weeds, however, the BMW's unibody design and refined suspension components are outgunned by the Toyota, Land Rover, and GM luxury SUVs, all of which offer superior abilities when the road gets ugly (or simply disappears). BMW freely admits that the X5 is not meant for extreme off-road adventuring, and we'd advise any potential buyers preparing to drop $50K on one to listen.But BMW knows that most luxury SUV buyers spend about as much time off-roading as they do in the 99-cent store. These customers are looking for a palatial and secure environment to carry them between business meetings and soccer games. Here the X5 scores, with leather and wood grain interior surfaces, a sophisticated all-wheel-drive system, front and rear electric seating adjustments, a navigation system, advanced ABS, rear climate controls, and a total of 10 airbags. Crash testing of the X5 has shown it to set new standards in front- and side-impact protection. From a pure safety standpoint, contends BMW, the X5 is unmatched by anything currently available.Exterior dimensions for the X5 put it at roughly the same size as the Jeep Grand Cherokee. Its short overhangs and compact size (it's 4.5 inches shorter than a 5 Series sedan) add to the SAV's maneuverability claims. Of course it still features the BMW styling cues we've come to expect, including a twin kidney grille, quad headlights and L-shaped taillights.The X5 is produced at the Spartanburg plant in South Carolina and will be initially available with the 4.4-liter eight-cylinder engine. Performance from this engine is brisk with a sub-8-second zero-to-60 time. A six-cylinder model will appear in the not-too-distant future and we're certain an M-badged X5, similar in philosophy to the Mercedes ML55, is in the works. Until then, we'll try to get used to the idea of a BMW SUV while simultaneously preparing our automotive psyche for a Porsche-badged utility vehicle in the near future.
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4.75 out of 5 stars
Experience with BMW X-5
bjam, 02/25/2004
2000 BMW X5 4.4i 4dr SUV AWD
In 4 years and 49000 miles this car
has been in the shop for a repair just
twice, both under warranty. The car
is as tight and fun to drive as the
day I bought it. I never keep cars
after the warranty has expired, but in
this case I am making an exception. I
can't find another car I like any
better, and it is so good I figure
maybe to save a little money and stay …
with it for another year or so.
5 out of 5 stars
2000 BMW X5 4.4i AWD Automatic
X5 Fan, 10/08/2009
2000 BMW X5 4.4i 4dr SUV AWD
Finish and quality of materials is first class. Performance is awesome! It handles in curves like any other BMW X5 or X6.
2.5 out of 5 stars
Looking for another brand next time
mf, 08/24/2002
2000 BMW X5 4.4i 4dr SUV AWD
Many small things have gone wrong or
broken in the vehicle, which meant many
trips to the dealer to have them
repaired. There were two major recalls,
one regarding faulty acceleration, I
almost gone plowed over by a tactor
trailer when the truck did not
accelerate through an intersection. The
other for the braking system. Not a
very pleasnt BMW experience for me and …
I was a tried and true customer. This
was my third BMW. I am looking at
other brands for my next SUV! Check
carefully the cars history if you buy
one used.
5 out of 5 stars
BMW X5 Review
Bpruett, 12/22/2007
2000 BMW X5 4.4i 4dr SUV AWD
This has been a very good car. It now has 120000 miles. The only thing other than reg maint was the transfer case/transaxle was replaced at about 75000 miles. This wasn't under complete warr. BMW shared the cost even though strict maint had been documented. At 117000, I installed a new alternator . It cost 350.00 which was a deal compared to the 750.00 that BMW wanted. I did the … labor myself. I repair cars for a living so I keep very good maint schedules on my stuff.
2000 X5 Highlights
Engine Type | Gas |
---|---|
Combined MPG | 14 MPG |
Cost to Drive | $317/month |
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place | 16.1 cu.ft. |
Drivetrain | all wheel drive |
Safety
IIHS Rating
The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety uses extensive crash tests to determine car safety.
- Small Overlap Front Driver-Side TestNot Tested
- Small Overlap Front Passenger-Side TestNot Tested
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – Original0
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Side Impact Test – OriginalNot Tested
- Side Impact Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Roof Strength TestNot Tested
- Rear Crash Protection / Head RestraintNot Tested
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