Overview & Reviews

A sports car-quick X5 4.6is makes its debut, boasting a 340-hp 4.6-liter V8 making 350 pound-feet of torque. The 4.4-liter V8 has been upgraded to make 290 horsepower, up from last year's 282. The X5 now offers such goodies as enhanced Hill Descent Control, trailer stability control and a self-leveling suspension. A CD player finally makes its way onto the standard equipment list.

• Rides and drives like a BMW sedan, wide range of engine choices, top safety scores, loaded with luxury.

• Limited off-road abilities, less interior volume than a cheaper 5 Series wagon.

User Reviews:

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  Convincing my wife - 2002 BMW X5
  By Norm - March 27 - 3:23 pm

  This has been a great, but not troublefree, vehicle. Our first BMW. I had to convince my wife that she would enjoy this SAV. Now I cannot get her out of it. It has never stranded us, but we have gone to our dealer several times answering the "service engine soon" idiot light. This light has alerted us to a loose gas cap AND a bad catalytic converter. Both on the same idiot light. My wife uses automatic. I use manual shifting. It reminds me of my first car--a stick shift way back in the 1950s. Great cornering and passing power.

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  One car does it all - 2002 BMW X5
  By Just me - January 2 - 3:26 pm

  After owning Land Rovers, Land Cruisers, we tried the new 4.4 X5 It drove like a performance car on highways and mountain roads. Yet, we have driven the X5 on the same off roads and forest trails, it handled them as well. Only limit, road clearance less than Land Cruisers, BUT, far more power, handling, braking. Best overall car we ever had. Solid quality, excellent finish.

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  Best Sports Car Amongst SUVs - 2002 BMW X5
  By Ronbo - September 6 - 11:20 am

  For an SUV this has been a great car for an auto sports enthusiast. Original tires (Michelins) were the worst thing about the vehicle. Once I put on good tires it has handled even better dry/wet/snow and nothing else got worse.

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  Better vehicle to be designed yet - 2002 BMW X5
  By TerminatorX5 - July 19 - 10:35 pm

  This is my 3rd BMW and 5th in the family. Once you drive a bimmer, you dont want to drive anything else. I got the top of the line X5, fully loaded, OEM navigation, OEM TV, DVD changer, screen in the back, bluetooth, hatch, reverse camera, AV jack in the back, heated seats all around, integrated V1 detector, voice recognition. Mechanically this is not a car, this is a beast I have pulled 140 MPH on this car, and it did not even shake or rattle. It even felt like it lowered itself to the ground I know it has automatically adjust ground clearance. I had to back out, as it was too scary. I had driven in many countries, and cant trade a BMW for anything else other than another BMW.

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  Excellent Car/SUV - 2002 BMW X5
  By Peter - May 29 - 11:20 pm

  I really love my X5 4.4i. Every time I get out of it I just cant wait to get back in! Its such a joy to drive. I have had a few problems with the radiator system though (overheating and such) but it seems to be fixed now and all was covered under warranty.

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  BMW X5 - 2002 BMW X5
  By Ted - February 23 - 5:03 pm

  Great car runs well, build very good, exterior design the best, interior excellent, mileage good, performance excellent.

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  Exceeded my expectations - 2002 BMW X5
  By mark - August 29 - 12:59 am

  I bought my 4.4 V8 as a certified pre owned. It was a prior demo with 21K miles on it. Now I have 54K with nary a problem. Change the oil, fill it with gas and go. And this baby goes, it handles just like a sports car. It is solid and tight. still has the new smell in it, from the ultra luxurious leather. I opted for one WITHOUT the sports package (the ride still is a little on the stiff side) but has everything else. Everything looks and works perfect,every time I detail it the car looks and feels like a brand new car. There is a lot to be said for BMW build quality and enginering. I still have the original tires and changed the brakes only once at 40K miles, unbelievable for a 4400 lb car.

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  My first bmw - 2002 BMW X5
  By beckner - August 1 - 4:25 pm

  Every time I switch cars with my wife and son I realize what a real driving machine this vehicle is - you just have to sit behind the wheel to experience how it performs - it is such a solid well built vehicle.

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  The truck that drives like a car - 2002 BMW X5
  By Cid - July 30 - 8:49 pm

  Since day one with this car Ive never regretted its purchase. It handles better than any non German car Ive ever owned, let alone any other SUV. Its never left me stranded, and has always been a pleasure to drive. That includes two cross country trips with the family.

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  Fun to drive! - 2002 BMW X5
  By Dave - February 6 - 5:15 pm

  Wow. Let me say it again. Wow. At first I thought the interior was a bit gaudy, but I got used to it in about 30 minutes. Most of the controls make sense. Only control I have trouble with is the back hatch -- its placed underneath an overhang next to the hill decsent and at night you cant see it -- but you can see the hill descent (hint: I dont need to see that at night with the interior lights on). Luxury feel, but sporty ride. Very quick & nimble with very little "float". Accelerates quickly, fantastic headlights, I can actually see the road and the brights are BRIGHT. Windshield washer, computer and everything else makes sense. Accessories galore! Stuff I never thought of!!!