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4.88 out of 5 stars

Great SUV

thstone, 11/26/2005
2002 BMW X5 3.0i AWD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 5M)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful

I bought a Certified Pre-Owned (CPO) 2002 X5 last year (2004) and after a full year of ownership I can say that this is an awesome car! The 3.0 engine has more than enough power and is silky smooth. The interior is typical BMW - clean, crisp, and functional. I opted for the standard handling package (not the sport package) as the ride with the SP was way too harsh for me and my family. Some people complain about the gas mileage, but I have been averaging around 19 MPG (50/50 city/hwy) which isn't too bad. The CPO warranty saved me around $1000 in repairs (new electric window lifts). Overall, I have been very, very happy with car.

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5 out of 5 stars

2002 BMW X5 3.0i

Matt, 12/11/2019
2002 BMW X5 3.0i AWD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 5M)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful

I just brought it month ago it’s hav 199400km on it I have issues in beginning when I brought it soon I put it on the road. First thing it went overheating , and second of all I got no heat . I had to replace Themostat and water pump and Solenoid and hoses replace cost me 1200.00 Other then that good handling , fun to drive , it’s got lots of power I’m amaze . Love grey leather heated seats and heated steering wheel . This is my first winter I ever driven soo far . Lots of space I own German Shepard big dog tons of room . More you look after it , bmw look after you . Reg oil change and air filter keep up to date . You will not disappointed . Good luck with it

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3.88 out of 5 stars

Engine Gasket Problem

Pedro, 09/03/2009
2002 BMW X5 4.4i AWD 4dr SUV (4.4L 8cyl 5A)
10 of 13 people found this review helpful

Purchased a lightly used 2002 X5 which runs well except When the coolant light came on, $2000 dollars to replace gasket at 70K miles. Watch out BMW not taking responsibility for poor engineering. Found out this is a common problem with all of the 4.4L. BE CAREFUL!! OIL LEAKS TOO. Buy it cheap or stay away - learn from my mistake!

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3.25 out of 5 stars

Mechanical Nightmare

Jeff , 10/24/2009
2002 BMW X5 4.4i AWD 4dr SUV (4.4L 8cyl 5A)
14 of 19 people found this review helpful

I purchased this car with 38K miles and have had it 3 years. It is a great car to drive and has tons of power. Downside, a mechanical nightmare. I had to have new brakes and rotors at 40K miles. Had the cooling expansion tank replaced, both power window motors replaced, door lock cylinder replaced, water pump replaced as well as all hoses and belts since they had it apart. Also had a bad tail light piece replaced, and one CV boot on the front axle replaced. It also wears tires out very quickly because of the negative camber that BMW installs on these things. Worst car I have ever owned mechanically.

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4 out of 5 stars

Steady as she goes III

Rj, 07/27/2018
updated 08/07/2023
2002 BMW X5 3.0i AWD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 5M)
7 of 9 people found this review helpful

Five years since my last review. I am now 75 years old and my X5 is over 20 years old! Both antiques? Have spent 0$ on my Beemer since last writing! So my 7k$ restoration in 2019 paid off after all. But I only drive 2000 miles each year and that is key to the longevity of the X5. I am willing to do another 7k investment down the road at this juncture. The challenge now is whether I or the X5 will last longer!?😎

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