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Used 2001 BMW X5 Consumer Reviews

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2.25 out of 5 stars

Poor Quality

rusty_chambers, 11/18/2002
2001 BMW X5 4.4i AWD 4dr SUV (4.4L 8cyl 5A)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful

I have had a very poor experience with this vechicle. It has spent most of its time in the repair shop, with a wide range of problems. I would not recommend the 2001 version to anyone.

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3.75 out of 5 stars

Disappointed

Dave Isaacson, 05/21/2010
2001 BMW X5 4.4i AWD 4dr SUV (4.4L 8cyl 5A)
2 of 4 people found this review helpful

6 months after purchase driver power window failed to operate, I was told poor design. Broke again then pass. Side front failed then pass. Rear failed. Charged for last three. At 65,000 miles right tail lights quit. Bad socket. Both front axles failed replaced. Self leveling system failed. Total cost over 5,000 usd. At 77,000 ignition coil failed. This car has never been off road, regularly serviced and garage kept. Currently at 95,000 miles have cooling problem [ I think blown intake gasket ] and 1 maybe 2 more coils, driver window will not close again, front fan inop, and many dash digits out. I say never buy 1st model year not even a BMW. No to BMW of sa. I have a lemon

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2.38 out of 5 stars

Horrible Experience, I've only had it for 4 months

carreviewer502, 08/08/2014
2001 BMW X5 3.0i AWD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 5M)
4 of 11 people found this review helpful

I've had the car for about 4 months and I've experienced all types of problems. 1- both the driver and passenger doors have problems with the handles. The passenger door doesn't open from the outside and the driver door doesn't open from the inside. 2- The stabilizing system is ridiculously expensive to fix (about $800 depending on where you live) 3- When shifting gears, you can hear loud rattling sounds. Don't buy this car!

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5 out of 5 stars

X5 3.0i as commuter car

jeffh, 07/24/2006
2001 BMW X5 3.0i AWD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

My requirements were simple: safe, fun to drive, reliable, stylish, and able to both serve as a commuter car and tow my boat. Answer: A 2001 BMW X5 3.0i. It's gotten safety awards, seats 5 comfortably, drives like a BMW, looks great, and both tows my boat and serves as my daily driver, averaging 19.2 MPG in Chicagoland traffic.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

Electrical gremlins

BrittB, 02/15/2004
2001 BMW X5 4.4i AWD 4dr SUV (4.4L 8cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Our 2001 4.4 X5 is the "Ultimate driving machine". We love everything about it except... It has electrical gremlins in it. The dash warning lights come on and off all the time, indicating the need to check rear and brake lights. We take it to the dealership, they replace what is broken, if the check lights are actually still on when we get to the dealership and we go home. Some time a few days later, it happens again.. Check rear lights etc... Consumer reports rates the 2001's electrical system very poor. Newer models are much improved.

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