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3.75 out of 5 stars

Disappointed!

Unhappy X5 Owner, 02/03/2004
2001 BMW X5 3.0i AWD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 5M)
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Purchased a 2001 X5 3.0 and it came with the pre-owned certification. Sold my Grand Cherokee and bought this and have total regrets. X5 only had 23000 miles when purchased and it has been back to the shop 3 times in the last month. Many little mechanical and electrical things wrong with the car. Fortunately Classic BMW in Mentor, Ohio has been fantastic and has fixed everything with no problems, but I wish I took my $35k and bought a new Volvo or Acura. Do your homework before you buy this car! Read the reviews, the problems people are having are real!

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2.75 out of 5 stars

BAD CAR!

LousyBeamer, 06/04/2002
2001 BMW X5 3.0i AWD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 5M)
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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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5 out of 5 stars

Best vehicle I've ever owned

Harley GT, 09/20/2002
2001 BMW X5 3.0i AWD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 5M)
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Great transportation. An SUV that handles like a sports car. Have 3.0 engine with 5 speed manual...performance and 21 MPG is outstanding. Sure footed in the rain and snow. Brakes are superior. I've owned 20 + or - different vehicles an dthis is hands down the best, and it only gets better as the miles rack up.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

X5=Fun to drive

PMM, 10/21/2002
2001 BMW X5 3.0i AWD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 5M)
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Purchased a fully loaded X5 3.0 September 2002 and could not be happier. This vehicle is well crafted and very powerful. Test drove the MDX and was not impressed with handling and design compared to the X5. Highway and local driving is an absolute pleasure. Interior design is carefully thought out and comfortable. This is a great SAV!

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4.75 out of 5 stars

CPO 2001 X5 for the wife

swsms, 02/24/2004
2001 BMW X5 3.0i AWD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 5M)
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Bought it for Valentine's Day and she loves it!! A little rougher ride coming from a '97 Acura RL but the handling, acceleration, and sound system are awesome. This is the only SUV my wife liked that doesn't make her feel like 'soccor mom'! So far, I've just noticed a rattle in the driver's door and in the rear climate control unit, but overall I am inpressed with the solid feel of the X5. We've test driven multiple MDXs and have not felt as secure. With the CPO warranty and lots of prayer, I hope to limit my trips to the dealer for service.

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