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4.88 out of 5 stars

2003 BMW X5

autooracle, 04/18/2008
2003 BMW X5 3.0i AWD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 5M)
5 of 7 people found this review helpful

Great car. Just normal wear and tear maintenenace issues. Handling is great. Yes it's an SUV, not a Porsche. Fuel economy is fine for what it is. Performance out of the 3.0 is all you would need unless you are towing.

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2.5 out of 5 stars

Worst B-Day Present!

omanx5, 09/04/2003
2003 BMW X5 4.4i AWD 4dr SUV (4.4L 8cyl 5A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

I have had nothing but problems with this vehicle. My folks bought my x5 4.4i for my 21st b-day and boy was I up for a surprise. 2 weeks after driving the vehicle, my engine and electrical systems shutsdown while 120km/h on the highway and having no control of the car. Where I live there is is no actual BMW body shopy you have to send it to, the Acura Dealership. I have had nohting but complaints about this car, just recentley my brake linings have had to be replaced and i don't even live in the city. And again my engine cut off! I end by telling you that in my experience BMW is purly a STATUS symbol.

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4 out of 5 stars

Upgrade the stereo!

drivingimp, 08/11/2003
2003 BMW X5 3.0i AWD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

I've been a loyal BMW 3-series owner for 15 years. Decided to get an X5. Love the car! Drives alot like a 3- series, and has that one-of-a-kind look. Black, sand leather, automatic, premium, sports, and climate packages. The BIG MISTAKE I made was in not getting the upgraded stereo. The standard stereo is AWFUL! What was I thinking? I can't believe BMW puts those lousy stereos in $48,000+ autos. Not sure what to do now...but I will have to upgrade...somehow. Anybody got suggestions?

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3.75 out of 5 stars

Would Be Great But....

Jeffrey19608, 01/09/2003
2003 BMW X5 4.4i AWD 4dr SUV (4.4L 8cyl 5A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

This vehicle is unsafe. My brake pedal fell completely off. Fortunately I was in a parking lot when it happened with my family in the car. No one was injured. The driver side window decided tt break on a trip. Had to drive the car with the window down. Window fell out while driving. I have a 2000 4.4. This vehicle needs more testing & quality control. Have lost confidence in the vehicle! Fotunately the dealership I purchased the car from is top notch! I think they need to be. They see me too much.

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3.63 out of 5 stars

BMW X5 UNRELIABLE

DETCORD, 11/20/2002
2003 BMW X5 3.0i AWD 4dr SUV (3.0L 6cyl 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

THIS IS THE NINTH BMW THAT I HAVE PURCHASED.ALTHOUGH BMW HAS A GOOD WARRANTY,THE VEHICLE SPENDS TO MUCH TIME NEEDING IT. MY VEHICLE HAS 36,000 MILES ON IT AND HAS HAD THE FOLLOWING PROBLEMS.BOTH STEERING CONTROLL ARMS REPLACED,BRAKE PEDAL ALMOST FELL OFF,NINE BURNT OUT HEADLIGHTS/FOGLAMPS, WHICH ARE TIME CONSUMING TO CHANGE.ELECTRICAL BURNING SMELLS ETC..WILL MOST LIKELY NOT PURCHASE ANOTHER X5

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