2001 BMW X5

Sure, fun drive...while driveable!

By SuperBummed (NV) on Wednesday, May 22, 2013

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 108,000

Pros: "Fun to drive, comfortable, beautiful"

Cons: "Consistent repairs at only 108,000 miles"

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 2

"Bought the BMW X5, read great things about it before I decided to buy used. I can blame previous owner for issues, however I partly blame the car. Sure it is fun to drive, in between repairs that is. Have had issues consistently with this car. I expected more from BMW. Transmission is failing, went on one road trip and almost didn't make it home. Now am facing about an $8,000 repair from BMW after a month of purchasing at less than 108,000 miles. Super Bummed!"

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Best buy

By azcarguy (AZ) on Monday, May 13, 2013

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 194,000

Pros: "great driver"

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 10

"I have owned several newer model X5's. Sold them all- kept the 2002 year model. Almost 200K miles later, car looks and drives great. Usual maintenance done over the years but worth every penny."

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Best SUV

By ET (CT) on Saturday, March 16, 2013

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 128,000

Pros: "Fantastic drive, excellent reliability"

Cons: "None"

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 10

"Into Year 7, this SUV is amazing. 128,000 miles and going strong. Sure, it has had some minor repairs, like worn belts, leaky oil pan and seatbelts that dont snap back, but the engine, transmission and starter have been fantastic. Still cranks on first turn every time, hot or cold. Shop mechanics at BMW Darien say the 06 is bulletproof...they say later models have more issues. Not gonna sell this oldie but goodie for a while. Recently had 4 different BMW x5s in driveway, since we recommend to all our friends."

6 people out of 7 found this review helpful

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Fun, comfort, style, safe, wonderful in winter

By Doc (MI) on Sunday, March 03, 2013

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 72,000

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 8

"Great: very comfortable ride and seats, very quick, handles wonderfully (car like, despite being a SUV), can traverse icy and snowy roads like no other car I have ever drove, very safe with Boron steel cage and BMW attention to detail in this arena, level of fitment and finish is great, use of technological advancements to extract loads of power with a V8 all wheel drive attaining 20-21mpg on the open road, despite being 8 years old does not look dated, off road ability is very good (not its strongest area though), lots of storage pockets and cup holders. Need to be aware of: It's a German car, not Asian, it does require ongoing maintenance, it is all wheel drive, there are more things to require this maintenance, BMW lies and says no service is required for the transmission, transfer case, front and rear differentials, coolant... many early failures in these areas are due to lack of maintance. When a failure does occur, expect outrageous prices from the dealer, use an independent shop, The Panoramic roof always fails, just expect it, there is a modification on line if you want to continue to use it, it is a V8, it will use more gas than a CRV..."

7 people out of 7 found this review helpful

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Lemon

By have a lemon (OR) on Monday, February 11, 2013

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 150,000

Pros: "fun to drive, sportive, solid feeling, holds road"

Cons: "reliability of engine, cost of repairs"

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 1

"way too many things went wrong. Would get one thing fixed just in time to have another fail. hoped to sell when things started to fail, now $8000 later feel stuck with it."

7 people out of 7 found this review helpful

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