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4 out of 5 stars

Not what I've expected

jbcarl2020, 10/30/2014
updated 05/01/2016
2001 BMW X5 3.0i AWD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 5M)
10 of 15 people found this review helpful

When I bought this car, I was so excited till the driver door handle started giving problem. It will not open from outside. This was a continuous problem - every time we had to drive about 30 miles to get it fix and after 3 months we were back to the same problem. This is a fun car in the summer but comes winter and it becomes terrible even with winter tires. Lots of electrical problem - tail lights were always going off. No more am I going to buy a BMW x5.....

Safety
4 out of 5 stars
Technology
2 out of 5 stars
Performance
5 out of 5 stars
Interior
3 out of 5 stars
Comfort
3 out of 5 stars
Reliability
3 out of 5 stars
Value
2 out of 5 stars
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3.63 out of 5 stars

The ultimate worst vehicle

Miffed, 08/20/2002
2001 BMW X5 4.4i AWD 4dr SUV (4.4L 8cyl 5A)
4 of 5 people found this review helpful

X5 simply quit running on the interstate today for the third time in 2 months. Fuel sensor and fuel pump problems before but I think this time it's something else. Several workmanship issues still crop up: rear hatch pops open, window seals fall off, interior light pop out of fixture. Consumer Report rates this X5 as a "Worst" used vehicle.

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5 out of 5 stars

Love my X

Brad, 09/21/2006
2001 BMW X5 3.0i AWD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 5M)
4 of 5 people found this review helpful

Had for almost two years, it's been a great car. Sporty and fun to drive, practical enough for trips to the home depot, yet comfortable and luxurious enough to take on long trips. Exterior looks great; interior is luxurious and comfortable. The car has one problem; it will ruin most all other cars for you. You will get used to many of the bells and whistles found in this car that others don’t offer, for example the heated steering wheel, how did I ever live in Minnesota without it. Traction control and the all wheel drive make this a wonderful winter vehicle. MPG 18 city 23 highway.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

My X5

2001 BMW X5, 05/25/2007
2001 BMW X5 3.0i AWD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

I have enjoyed this vehicle immensely since first day of ownership. Had electronic-engine trouble at 50,000 miles which eventually required a $1500 repair. Now have 90,000 miles with no additional problems. Expect to own and drive for another 60,000. Vehicle is extremely smooth and versatile.

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3.75 out of 5 stars

I WANT MY MONEY BACK

primoFOODS, 02/02/2003
2001 BMW X5 4.4i AWD 4dr SUV (4.4L 8cyl 5A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

LOVE THE LOOK AND FEEL OF THE CAR. LOT OF FUN TO DRIVE, I LIKE IT AS MUCH AS MY 911. BUT THE CAR IS IN THE SHOP EVERYOTHER WEEK. IT HAS BEEN IN FOR SMALL PROBLEMS AND FOR LARGE ONES, SUCH AS IT DOES NOT START UNTILL THE 3RD TRY AND PARK AVE BMW (WORST SERVICE DEPT EVER) CAN NOT FIX IT. THE NAVIGATION SCREEN GOES BLANK AND SOMETIMES THE BLINKERS STOP WORKING FOR A WHILE AND COME BACK ON. AND THAT IS JUST THE TIP OF THE ICEBERG. BUY SOMETHING ELSE!!!

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