We're currently vacillating between an Acura MDX and a BMW X5 3.0i as our next vehicle, and for us it's been a tough choice. We highly value safety, utility and versatility, and each model has much to offer in these categories. Although we've plunked down a refundable deposit for the MDX and have... Read full review »

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BMW X5 -- You like Young Sluts? They Like BMW X5

byskyth Jun 29, 2001

49 Helpfuls 50 Helpfuls

Pros Excellent handling, good HP on the 4.4L.

Cons Still an SUV.

Recommended it? Yes

BMW has come up with a new categorization in this auto market of seemingly uncategorizable cars. They call their entry into the SUV market a Sport Activity Vehicle (I call these car-like SUV’s). Unlike a truck based SUV, X5 is more like an overgrown sedan on steroids. And, as such, it has both the... Read full review »

Luxury and Sport Multiplied by 5

byjiggaben Oct 6, 2000

22 Helpfuls 23 Helpfuls

Pros Exceptionally powerful and fast. Fun in the corners. Tight, quiet ride. Quality build and...

Cons Smallish storage space. Relatively more expensive. And gas mileage

Recommended it? Yes

The price? Well, base MSRP (which is what it?ll cost you for the foreseeable future) is $49,907 with the $570 destination charge included. This is WITHOUT options. However, the Sports Package would add $2470. Suffice it to say the X5 has a VERY long list of standard features already, some of which... Read full review »

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Keep it or sell it, keep it or sell it... We'll Keep it!

byRONinPC Aug 30, 2004

15 Helpfuls 16 Helpfuls

Pros A sportscar-like ride, tons of power, huge brakes, safest cabin intrusion rating of all...

Cons Gas milage, odd shift ratios on the manual transmission.

Recommended it? Yes

My wife had to give up her company car a few months ago, corporate downsizing took away the minivan.

This left us in a predicament, as we wanted a newer car; but not the associated payment. If we were going to buy a car, it either had to represent an investment in our lifestyle, or simply... Read full review »

Awesome vehicle, and navigation is a must have

byDOOLS Jun 15, 2000

15 Helpfuls 16 Helpfuls

Pros Performance, comfort, navigation sys., safety

Cons None

Recommended it? Yes

There were two events in my life that drove the purchase of the BMW X5. One was the fact that our little family was growing and my wife's convertible Mustang is obviously not a family car. Further, the Mustang has been a magnate for collisions having been in its third while my wife was 8 months... Read full review »

The body of a SUV with the performance and feel of a sports car!

bycubedme Aug 9, 2001

12 Helpfuls 13 Helpfuls

Pros SAV (Sport ACTIVITY Vehicle)

Cons Requires premium fuel, price

Recommended it? Yes

BMW sure made a winner with the 2001 X5. It catches everyone's eye when you drive it down the street. If you're concerned the car will ride like a truck, it doesn't. It designed to move and feel like a car with the performance of a sports car. Actually the car is not an SUV, it's a SAV, or Sport... Read full review »

12 month review from an owner - disappointing

bylilym01 Jun 2, 2001

10 Helpfuls 11 Helpfuls

Pros handling, engineering, safety

Cons gas mileage, defects

Recommended it? No

Yes, it's a fun test drive. But, it's a pain to own.
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At 12 months and 20,000 miles, my 3.0i Suburban Assault Vehicle has been a disappointment. It has already been recalled several times (from electronics to steering wheel problems). It has been in the shop multiple times... Read full review »

Greatness, but at a $50K pricetag

byhyunkimo0 Jan 1, 2001

10 Helpfuls 11 Helpfuls

Pros Powertrain, interior, transmission, high seating position

Cons tailgate, sport package ride may be too harsh for some

Recommended it? Yes

To tell you the truth, I would have never bought the X5, had it not been for my son's constant pestering for me to at least give it a test drive. Frankly, I thought it was ugly like the Mercedes ML320, and I had no desire to drive it.

But all that changed.

After giving the BMW a... Read full review »

Nice ride, but horrible maintenance

bydallasmalu Jan 2, 2007

9 Helpfuls 10 Helpfuls

Pros Good acceleration, great drive, turns corners like a car.

Cons Electrical problem, very expensive repairs, hard to keep the wheels clean.

Recommended it? No

I have a 01 X5. I will have to tell you the drive is nice, it handle corners just like a car, acceleration is great. On the worse side, this car has a lot of electrical problems, I mean one day its the parking lights, other day its the signal lights and so on. Not to mention to get any small thing... Read full review »

Having owned a few sports cars, I've had a lot to compare with.

byrobertfoster Mar 27, 2001

8 Helpfuls 9 Helpfuls

Pros A very quick, agile and luxurious newcomer disguised as a utility vehicle.

Cons This was a really hard one, but maybe a weather band on the radio.

Recommended it? Yes

I've read several comments about the X5's poor gas mileage or that it is pricey, but you should expect a vehicle like this to come at a higher price. If you're wanting something that is totally different than any other SUV on the market, then step up to the plate and hit a home run with the X5... Read full review »