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4.5 out of 5 stars

X-5 4.4i

Addy, 04/17/2004
2001 BMW X5 4.4i AWD 4dr SUV (4.4L 8cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I have had the X-5 for 2 months and the driver side window had to be repaired. The coolant warning keeps coming up although the BMW dealership says there is nothing wrong. Also had to get knob for the radio controls changed. Car is still under warranty so was covered for everything. Will probably get anxious when the warranty runs out in a couple of months.

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4.63 out of 5 stars

Bulletproof Bavarian

Rod, 11/04/2005
2001 BMW X5 4.4i AWD 4dr SUV (4.4L 8cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

The X5 is, by far, the best vehicle I have ever owned. It still turns heads, runs like a top, and corners like it's on rails. The only thing I can say that's bad about this vehicle is that the user interface on the navigation system is atrocious, and the CD changer is in the cargo area. If I'm picking nits to this degree, you can see that I'm grasping at straws. I wind up negotiating with my S.O. about who gets to drive it.

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5 out of 5 stars

Love my X5!!

nubian02, 01/22/2005
2001 BMW X5 3.0i AWD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I purchased a Certified Pre Owned X5, and I must say that I have only one regret. This car does not have the cargo space that I would have really needed. But the ride, the fuel efficiency, and the quality of the service that I receive when I go to the dealer has me hooked on BMW for life!

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3.13 out of 5 stars

2001 X5 Lemon?

mikesheridan, 08/18/2008
2001 BMW X5 3.0i AWD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I have had my 3.0 X5 since it was new and have had very many mechanical and electrical problems. Replaced every window regulator at least once. Cam shart position sensors replaced. Eats brakes. AC went out just as soon as the warranty was up. Wiring harness had to be replaced because the engine would stall in turns. Out of warranty repair even though BMW knew about the issue. The paint is peeling in places the sun doesn't shine. Not a joke, it is peeling between the doors, under the hood and in very, very strange places. Another issue BMW knew about but did nothing to let anyone know. I love it but can't afford it any longer. My next car??? Not a BMW!!

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4.63 out of 5 stars

My X5

Fred, 05/29/2006
2001 BMW X5 3.0i AWD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Excellent handling in corners and the best brakes I have ever experienced. Feels very nice when seated in it. A seemingly very safe passenger cabin. 3.0 liter engine is a bit under powered.

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