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4.63 out of 5 stars

Smooth Operator

Joseph Chik, 01/04/2003
2003 BMW X5 4.6is AWD 4dr SUV (4.6L 8cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Drove the ML320 for a year and not vey happy with the driving. The car is reliable but not as smooth as my previous 5 series (528i). Thought I should try Mercedes but not completely happy. So I traded in for the 4.4 X5 and so far it did not disappoint. The car is so smooth and yet so solid. Driving it is sheer joy and I look forward to many yeras of great motoring.

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4.63 out of 5 stars

Best I've ever bought/owned

LarryGF, 11/02/2002
2003 BMW X5 4.4i AWD 4dr SUV (4.4L 8cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I've had my X5 for 3 weeks and 1,600 miles. It is my 5th BMW. Even measured against previous cars I've owned like an M3 and a 540i, this is simply the best vehicle I've ever purchased. It has EVERYTHING - performance, luxury, roominess, all weather capability (stable and tenaciously grippy on wet roads - you have to drive it in the rain to believe it), goes anywhere anytime in any conditions. I've heard all the reliability complaints and maybe I'll have some problems down the road but so far, it's absolutely problem free - not a rattle or squeak. The build quality is so far beyond anything else out there it's just ridiculous.

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5 out of 5 stars

My Favorite SUV

jerusha60426, 01/10/2003
2003 BMW X5 4.6is AWD 4dr SUV (4.6L 8cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I love this car. When I first saw it I knew it was love at first sight. It drives like a dream. It was a little pricey but it was worth it. I would recommend this car to anyone.

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3.63 out of 5 stars

Unreliable $60,000 SUV

Jerrygee, 01/26/2003
2003 BMW X5 4.4i AWD 4dr SUV (4.4L 8cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Reliability has been less then stellar. Numerous warranty issues and road side assistance questions quality control. The car is fun to drive and can be nicely equipped at a price. A base $40,000 car soon goes to close to $60,000. For that kind of money I expect more.

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4.38 out of 5 stars

Rides Like a Truck not a BMW Sedan

GregM27265, 09/19/2003
2003 BMW X5 4.4i AWD 4dr SUV (4.4L 8cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

It is quick, it is nimble, and functions very well in winter weather. It is not used for off-road, so not an issue for me. I like styling. I wanted a V-8 which narrowed my options. After my first long road trip on interstate highways where I felt every imperfection in the road, I decided my wife (who loves it) could have it. It is not a long trip luxury vehicle which is what it replaced.

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