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4.75 out of 5 stars

All I can say is "Wow"!

ExAlaska, 08/12/2008
2001 BMW X5 3.0i AWD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

Who knew an "SAV" could be so much fun. The highway mpg with the 3.0 is fantastic--I've gotten 26 or better, which is most of my driving. Around town drops it quite a bit, but still averaging 17-19 which is real world good. Incredibly comfortable and feels totally safe. My "green" girlfriend would rather take the BMW than her PC VW :)

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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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kdr, 11/27/2002
2001 BMW X5 4.4i AWD 4dr SUV (4.4L 8cyl 5A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

most comfortable and best handling suv i've ever driven. also the most unreliable and poorest quality built vehicle i have ever owned. just got car back again after 8 days in the shop to have steering rack replaced (at 18,000 miles) and now doors will not open from inside. everytime the car goes in for service comes back with more problems.

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3.75 out of 5 stars

X5 Let Downs

Don Goldstein, 06/04/2002
2001 BMW X5 4.4i AWD 4dr SUV (4.4L 8cyl 5A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

Problems started from the day of delivery with the rear hatch not closing properly. Then the problems were the as follows; Cell Phone "Whine" from BMW $1700 cell phone system, interior material on door handles peeled off , rear hatch door again broken due to faulity switch, in winter the door locks would freeze making closing the door impossible, rubber door seals peeling off of rear door, REAR SEAT BELT JAMMED, WILL NOT RETRACT.

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3.88 out of 5 stars

Lots of Repairs

Expeditiondrivernow, 04/16/2006
2001 BMW X5 3.0i AWD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 5M)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful

First, this truck was fun to drive. But......This truck needed dealer service about 20 times in three years, beginning the day I brought it home new. Battery discharged in the winter. Goofy electronics problems. Trailer towing was no problem for the drivetrain, but the subframe bent from the tongue load towing a trailer supposedly within the rated load. The cupholders would only hold one at a time due to the intersecting circles-- an aftermarket cupholder corrected this. Due to the frequent dealer visits and lack of confidence I wouldn't drive it to Canada or any remote places like I had intended...I bought a used Jeep for the trips far away from a BMW dealer.

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