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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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4.63 out of 5 stars

The Ultimate Driving Machine

Christine Willsch, 08/26/2003
2003 BMW X5 4.4i AWD 4dr SUV (4.4L 8cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

The BMW X5 is the first new car I have ever owned and I will never drive anything but a BMW. The performance and handling of this luxury SUV makes it feel as if you are driving on clouds. Once you have driven a BMW nothing else can hold a candle to this ultimate driving machine.

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4.63 out of 5 stars

I love my suv!!!!

caryl, 07/25/2003
2003 BMW X5 3.0i AWD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

The BMW X5 is great! It is fun, dependable, comfortable and works for our family of five. The cargo space is fine for our uses. We have a pac-a- sport to afix to the roof for baggage, etc. for trips, etc. We needed the pac- a-sport when we owned our van as well, and in fact it was more difficult to pack up with a family of five with the van. I feel my children can be no safer in any other vehicle on the market. We have the nav. system in place and do wish we could use our c.d. system on the dash rather than placed in the trunk. Not much negative input in my opinion.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Great SUV

jjs57, 06/11/2003
2003 BMW X5 4.4i AWD 4dr SUV (4.4L 8cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Everything on the X5 has been beyond my expectations. Only issues have been a couple of minor problems that were quickly taken care of by the dealer. I would highly recommend this to any prospective buyer. I can see why BMW is kicking Benz's rear end.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Quality with performance

Ron S, 02/09/2005
2003 BMW X5 4.4i AWD 4dr SUV (4.4L 8cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Having owned numerous SUVs the X5 is by far the best from the standpoint of comfort, performance, handling, looks and just plain fine workmanship. I believe that in order to appreciate this vehicle, you have to love a car that feels and handles like a sports car. Mine has the sport suspension which would not satisfy the meek or the comfort seekers from a standpoint of ride. But when it comes to performsnce and sheer fun driving a SUV, this is the car to own. It's almost as much fun as driving my C5, but not quite as fast. I talked my brother into test driving one, and the next thing I know is he owns one after being a Ford Explorer driver for many years. I would highly recommend this vehicle.

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