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BMW X5 The best Off Roader - on the road
Chris Sheldrake, 12/08/2003
2003 BMW X5 3.0i AWD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Wanted : towing vehicle for a 2.5t boat trailer and a comfortable 4 wheel drive to go to the ski slopes. Off road performance was of no interest but handling on tarmac roads vital. It's perfect. Grip & handling are superb and it's very quiet and refined at speed. For me, no other SUV comes close. If I needed off-road performance, a Range Rover's best
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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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.
Bmw X5
pt dds, 11/20/2002
2003 BMW X5 4.4i AWD 4dr SUV (4.4L 8cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
The X5 has the greatest handling amongst all the SUV that I had test drive. The design is the nicest of all SUV on the market.
Love my car!
kats, 07/24/2003
2003 BMW X5 3.0i AWD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
My 2nd SUV and I love it. Drives like a car and has the BMW get up and go.
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.
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.
Best luxury SUV on the market today...
GR, 10/15/2002
2003 BMW X5 3.0i AWD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 5M)
2 of 5 people found this review helpful
Absolutely tops in build quality and style, my X5 is exceptional. Not only will the German engineering and quality last for years, but the glamour quotient will as well. Exceptional.
2003 bmw x5.
georgefelix, 08/27/2014
updated 08/29/2016
2003 BMW X5 4.4i AWD 4dr SUV (4.4L 8cyl 5A)
11 of 35 people found this review helpful
this is the worse car than I ever own , in just 6 month I do spend more than $ 4000 dollar on repair the ultimate pi-- on sh--t on the road , zero quality . over all , so expensive parts and mechanic labor , is fully madness.
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Don't buy the 2003 BMW X5 junk junk junk
Mayormiller, 12/30/2017
2003 BMW X5 3.0i AWD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 5M)
3 of 9 people found this review helpful
I don't know if BMW is still making the X5, maybe they corrected the problems but I know their customer service sucks they will not address the problems with the transmission shifting on its own on flat land going up a hill is cool going down and he'll put it in neutral but I'm flat land is going to shift 3rd to 2nd 4th the 2nd 3rd to 2nd 4th second drives you crazy surprised the engine didn't explode in the one of the engine leaks oil everywhere
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a practical suv...
Andrew Parker, 07/25/2003
2003 BMW X5 3.0i AWD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 5M)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
It is a pretty well known fact that probably 99% of people who own suv's dont go off road, and even if they wanted to, they would soon realize that there "SUV" was not really capable. On the other hand, the X5 is a pratical suv, or a sporty van. Vans are the ideal vehicle of america. It carries kids, luggage, trash, new tvs, and whatever else. It also offers the driver a higher seat. Only problem though is the lack of beauty, styling and power. The X gives you the practicality of van, in a sports cars body.
Save your $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$
mchockey, 07/26/2003
2003 BMW X5 4.4i AWD 4dr SUV (4.4L 8cyl 5A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
41000 Mile And had to put in a new transmission. The first year i got stuck in 3" of snow!!!!!The inside door handles are flaking!!
X5 Review from Kenya
James Wachira, 05/24/2008
2003 BMW X5 3.0i AWD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 5M)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
I love the vehicle. I imported from Singapore with 38000 Km on the odometer. I enjoy the car. However, I have experienced two problems that I have not been able to solve. One the radio/CD just went off whilst driving and havent been able to put it on since. Today I switched on the car and could not start, the computer display indicated code. A few times the boot has refused to open, but it would later open after a day or so, seems to be an electronic problem Can someone provide some solutions on this and share solutions if had experienced same thing. Unfortunately I dont have a manual for the car
Bmw is it really amazing?????
m heartman, 06/12/2003
2003 BMW X5 3.0i AWD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 5M)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
this bmw x5 is really an oustanding suv. This is my first x5 that i have been irested in and i believe i made the right choice. Before i had about 5 Jeep Grand Cherokee LImited and i always had problems with their reliability. The x5 has been outsanding on roads and i feel it is one of the most safest suv on the market today. The 6 cylinder drives like an 8 and i recommend this car to drivers who go upnorth or on high hills.
This truck sucks
BMWBrent, 06/14/2003
2003 BMW X5 4.4i AWD 4dr SUV (4.4L 8cyl 5A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
This car sucks...I live at the service center at the dealership.
Exceeds my expectations
Dan Bray, 02/11/2004
2003 BMW X5 4.6is AWD 4dr SUV (4.6L 8cyl 5A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
Awkward ergonomics compared to Lexus...but that's no suprise. Superior handeling to any Lexus I've leased (LS 400, GS300 & SC430). More solid build than Lexus. As comfortable to drive as Lexus and Mercedes. Most stylish and sophisticated SUV (Cayenne & Mercedes SUVs close 2nd). Awkward & noisy A/C. Worse-than-average SUV fuel consumption. Amazing acceleration. Excellent sound system, although quirky controls. DVD Nav is inferior to Lexus' DVD Nav. Smaller cargo room doesn't bother me...and I'm an interior designer. Always get compliments on its styling.
Great Ride
J Lucky, 07/11/2003
2003 BMW X5 4.4i AWD 4dr SUV (4.4L 8cyl 5A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
Best handling suv yet. Great power and brakes. Ride is on stiff side with sport suspension but perfect seats make up for it. Minor problem with CD flip cover otherwise perfect to date.
Satisfied
patriotgp, 07/17/2003
2003 BMW X5 3.0i AWD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 5M)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
After buying this car because of the crash tests results, it was aukward at first. But after a few weeks it quickly became ouf favorite car. The car is shurely a drivers car. The service has been excellent. The vehicle has taken our family abuse very well and shows no sign of fatigue.
Cool
Tom-Al, 10/14/2002
2003 BMW X5 4.6is AWD 4dr SUV (4.6L 8cyl 5A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
It is best SUV ever built
sportcar with suv advantages
jacob528e, 09/19/2003
2003 BMW X5 4.4i AWD 4dr SUV (4.4L 8cyl 5A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
this vehicle is like driving a sportcar yet you can see above the traffic. has more power than you'll ever need and has class to go along.
First Class
kks, 07/25/2003
2003 BMW X5 3.0i AWD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 5M)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
A very comfortable, capable and attractive vehicle. It does everything well. If I could change it in any way, perhaps more room behind the rear seats would be a plus. I would buy one again...and I rarely buy the same vehicle twice!
great sav
z/man, 04/21/2003
2003 BMW X5 3.0i AWD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 5M)
1 of 3 people found this review helpful
this is my 2nd bmw x5 love it
Ultimate Citiy/Suburb Road Warrior
EP, 10/13/2002
2003 BMW X5 4.4i AWD 4dr SUV (4.4L 8cyl 5A)
1 of 4 people found this review helpful
The 4.4i X5 is the ultimate commuter SAV for the 21st century. Its tremendous acceleration and tight handling makes it one of the best performing SUVs. It tops the Mercedes ML class easily. The X5 can get out of ANY situation in the snow, from 2 inches to 3 feet, it is almost impossible to get this car stuck. The allwheel drive system is wonderful and makes the car stick to the road and travel deeper into corners than you thought possible for such a heavy car. If you don't mind spending the money, the X5 has the best combination of comfort, with a perfect seating position, and style, with sleak bodylines from every angle.
BMW 2003
Reda ishak, 09/24/2003
2003 BMW X5 3.0i AWD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 5M)
1 of 4 people found this review helpful
too many plastic parts in the trunk area that creats noises specailly in the cold weather. should be littel lower than it is now. tail gate should be lower and more accessable.
So frustrated :(
GEN, 09/16/2016
2003 BMW X5 3.0i AWD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 5M)
3 of 18 people found this review helpful
In the beginning im so happy and proud to drive a one of the luxury car. I bought second hand. But everything is falling apart of this car. First smoke coming from my hood , then have a poor AC but was able to fixed it right away. One day I was parked out my drive way and the sprinker kicked in with a high pressure of water due to sprinkler head blew off. water went to my hood and the next thing I know it ruined my stereo speaker - very poor electrical wirings. Then front passenger side window wont work - I had to just not to use it at all. followed by the back passenger door handle wont work and now I looked so stupid before I can get in my car I need to go at the passenger side to open my driver door handle. What on earth!!! what else will be next ? :-/
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Don't Buy X 5 maintenance nightmare
bmw x 5, 10/09/2010
2003 BMW X5 4.4i AWD 4dr SUV (4.4L 8cyl 5A)
5 of 39 people found this review helpful
Have spent over 3,000 replacing transfer case belts pumps cooling fan assembly battery pulley
X5 4.4
eusmani, 07/25/2003
2003 BMW X5 4.4i AWD 4dr SUV (4.4L 8cyl 5A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
having owned a 97 montero, an ML430, a toyota landcruiser, and now my X5, i can safely say it is the performance suv to have
bmw x5 simply the best
jeffjim7, 07/25/2003
2003 BMW X5 3.0i AWD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
finest vehicle i have ever driven; i have driven bmw's for 25 years. cannot drive a finer machine
8th BMW since 1980
AJSJR, 07/26/2003
2003 BMW X5 4.4i AWD 4dr SUV (4.4L 8cyl 5A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I have just over 2000 miles on my X5, and so far it's everything I expected and a little more. The horsepower is ideal and makes it fun to drive. This is my eighth BMW and I am just as satisfied as my first.
Sheri
Sheri Wright, 09/19/2003
2003 BMW X5 3.0i AWD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I absolutely love my X5. I have absolutely no problems with it at all. It is extremely comfortable. It drives more like a car than an SUV.
BMW
SBMW, 07/26/2003
2003 BMW X5 3.0i AWD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This is the best SUV on the market. The ride is superior to all other SUV's but the price can be a little on the high side.
christian
chfinkelberg, 07/26/2003
2003 BMW X5 3.0i AWD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
great SUV, fun, safe and sporty
Central Ohio
GSBJackson, 07/27/2003
2003 BMW X5 3.0i AWD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
One of the best driving machines I've expereinced.
Best of the Category
gmatt, 07/27/2003
2003 BMW X5 3.0i AWD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Traded in my '97 540i because I needed more space and awd. The interior is very similar, but actually feels roomier than the 540 and for the first time in my life (in any car), my seat is not at the aft limit (I'm 6'2"). Tried the Discovery (rented for 7 days) and wasn't impressed. Test drove an XC90 - this would be my second choice as the price was almost the same.
X5 3.0
alexroys, 08/01/2003
2003 BMW X5 3.0i AWD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
It is hard to imagine how 225 HP pulls a 4,500 lb vehicle so sprightly. Handling is absolutely car-like, and certainly that of a very well-designed car. Interior comfort is excellent for four adults, and the various systems seem to mesh well together. NO off road experience yet, but if you, like most of us, seldom venture off the pavement, this has to be the SUV for you!
THE GREAT X5
slimm, 08/06/2003
2003 BMW X5 3.0i AWD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I bought my X5 for my birthday lst year. It is my first SUV and I am sooo pleased with it. I have an Acura TL which has a smooth ride and was afraid that the SUV would ride rough. The X% rides just as smooth. It's a fun car and whoever gets a chance to purchase one is lucky!
My X5
Spikeyhairboy12, 08/03/2003
2003 BMW X5 3.0i AWD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Great car! Best car I ever had
X5 Forever
Beacon, 08/04/2003
2003 BMW X5 3.0i AWD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Great ride and drive!
And its Built in the USA
donaldc911, 08/05/2003
2003 BMW X5 3.0i AWD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
We own 2 X5's . We have a Black 2002 and a Silver 2001, both are the 3.0 with automatic. The gas mileage on the highway is excellent. We drove from Detroit to the Georgia border on a tank of gas. It handles very good in the snow. We have owned 5 Ford Explorers over the years and there is no comparison. The interior is high quality and we get numerous compliments on the vehicles. The stereo system is excellent also.
Awesome car
BMWforever, 08/06/2003
2003 BMW X5 3.0i AWD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This car is by far the best car (besides the 325ci) that I had and will continue to purchase BMW
my review
hetal patel , 09/19/2003
2003 BMW X5 4.4i AWD 4dr SUV (4.4L 8cyl 5A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
this car is the best..
fun to drive
toyboxx, 09/19/2003
2003 BMW X5 3.0i AWD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
this suv has met my expectations and then some.. i love it i have owned almost every brand on the market..i will always keep this model in the garage:) it has taken me fun places,from drivng in dc(horrid road conditons), to the north woods of minnesota pulling a boat.....and the fun continues...alot more "open roads" to explore!!!!!
Best of Everything
kdm468, 08/06/2003
2003 BMW X5 3.0i AWD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
After owning a Range Rover, love it but it literally fell apart when the warranty was up,head gasket, fuel pump, big stuff, we owned 2 Toyota Land Cruisers which were wonderful, reliable, very low maintenance. It was now time for a "fun" car. So we "scaled down" sizewise, and purchased the BMW, after owning several over the years, the BMW reputation speaks for itself.We wanted the flexibility of an SUV, yet didn't want to drive a HUGE school-bus like SUV. The only "must have" is the "sport package" the ride is like night and day compared to the car without it.
BMW X5 3.0 Great Car
rsf, 08/15/2003
2003 BMW X5 3.0i AWD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Just bought it last week. Base model 3.0 still has good power. Interior finish and materials are excellent. Interior is roomy (even the back power reclining seats), and very comfortable. The NAV system is much improved for 2003. Its very easy to use. We almost bought the Vovlo XC90, but the dealers will not deal on price. Plus, the performance of the X5 is simply superior.
Revive the x5
jogg, 08/18/2003
2003 BMW X5 3.0i AWD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Driveability is excellent. Build quality is poor. Too many options and few standard features for the price. For a status vehicle it should live up to it's name and save the owner so many trips to the service dept.
Best SAV
Robert Varela, 08/17/2003
2003 BMW X5 4.4i AWD 4dr SUV (4.4L 8cyl 5A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
It's an SAV(SUV)that handles like a sport sedan
The Best Vehicle
Raymond. W. Scott, 08/19/2003
2003 BMW X5 3.0i AWD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This is the best Vehicle I have evern owned including other BMW and MB cars. By the way it does hawl very well if you know how to load it. All the stuff to add to my house and 20by 25 deck were hawled in my X5. If you have the guts to make it work for you and not be just an other show vehicle, it can handle it. Had a minor defectice Key reading chip when I first got it but that got replace and all has been a joy. My wife say say " if that think has has the female anatomy, all male will never stay with their wives unle to have children." Very true my man, very true.
BMW
roburt, 08/23/2003
2003 BMW X5 3.0i AWD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
No problems with this vehicle. Rides and handles well. Comfortable on long trips
X5: Fun to drive to the shop!
x5driver, 02/28/2003
2003 BMW X5 4.4i AWD 4dr SUV (4.4L 8cyl 5A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
X5 drives like a dream! The 4.4 that we own has excellent responsivness on the road, no body roll [unlike other vehicles in SUV category]. Switching to Sports allowed me to zoom to 120 mph without the car straining. Truly excellent BMW-like performance. Unfortunately... the car was built in the US and it shows: trunk light poped- out, sun shades hooks broke, two recalls, auto-level computer failed, GPS had navigational bugs, etc. Nothing critical but annoying and time- consumming. Great, safe, fun car to drive but it was rushed out the door and the "little things" were not built to BMW-appropriate level.
Love it
Danielx54.6, 09/19/2003
2003 BMW X5 4.6is AWD 4dr SUV (4.6L 8cyl 5A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
When i first drove it, i just loved it, it was so easy to drive and just loved the look!