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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Great SUV - 2002 BMW X5
By thstone - November 26 - 12:46 pmI bought a Certified Pre-Owned (CPO) 2002 X5 last year (2004) and after a full year of ownership I can say that this is an awesome car! The 3.0 engine has more than enough power and is silky smooth. The interior is typical BMW - clean, crisp, and functional. I opted for the standard handling package (not the sport package) as the ride with the SP was way too harsh for me and my family. Some people complain about the gas mileage, but I have been averaging around 19 MPG (50/50 city/hwy) which isnt too bad. The CPO warranty saved me around $1000 in repairs (new electric window lifts). Overall, I have been very, very happy with car.
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Great SAV...better then Japanese - 2002 BMW X5
By qamarmu - September 3 - 10:59 amI was in the market for a month, and test drove x5, fx 35 and rx330 and rx 300. Finally picked up the 02 X5 best bet for the money. Got all the looks and style and performance. Sportronic is great, and my wife can drive it too with autonomic mode. Great stability and ride comfort Exterior styling is more aggressive then rx 300 or Rx 330. Its a great performance handling truck
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Great value + safty - 2002 BMW X5
By Barry A - July 17 - 10:36 am10 years ago I was in a bad auto accident. Since that date I have taken notice of safe autos. The X 5 might be the safest SUV on the road. Style and confort are great. 10 air bags. The gas milage is like most SUVs. The X 5 drives like the 530i. Great value and all wheel drive lets you go in the snow. Buy one, you wont be sorry, just broke.
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New to the BMW - 2002 BMW X5
By arichard - January 7 - 8:37 amI recently bought a used 02 X5 4.4, I wished Id read these articles first. One person said he had problems with the mirror and seat memory -- ditto here. I have wasted time on several trips to the dealer to be told "We cant find a problem." No code found. I cant get a trailer hitch because theyre on back order. I cannot get an aftermarket rear entertainment system because no one has any positive experience getting them put in. However, it is a mechanical beast. It is a jack-up sports car and it moves. Some days I think about getting rid of it but when I clean it up, I like it, and other do too.
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Best car yet - 2002 BMW X5
By Dante Verdi - January 1 - 7:16 pmI have owned way too many cars, but I enjoy this one by far the best, and I sold a Benz E-Class to buy this vehicle. Operates like a BMW, which means great performance, but is also very comfortable with plenty of space for trips with my wife, my bicycle, luggage, etc.
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Beware the Electronics Demons - 2002 BMW X5
By HokieMan - October 8 - 2:00 amI have been a BMW buyers for over 20 years. This is a good hybrid of a SUV and a sports car. Interior is functional and comfortable with only a few annoying problems. Interior door handles are coated plastic and had to be replaced in the first year when paint peeled. Radio constantly fades in and out even with local stations. Gas pedal is too small. Rear leg room is minimal if tall occupants are in the front seats. Electronics are constantly on the blink. Been an ongoing problem for over a year now. Dealer cant seem to fix. Brake warning and service engine lights stay on all the time. Dealer is 2 hours away and day-long trips to try and fix are getting tiresome. Cargo storage is minimal.
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Now to be critical - 2002 BMW X5
By Jeffram - October 7 - 2:00 amNow for the rest of the story... Sports pkg...Dont ask for a rotation because tires smaller than front. Darn expensive tires with less wear than normal. As a result you get "cupping" which creates road noise after 1/2 life of tire. Electrical...Bulbs go out like crazy. Lost Pixels in the lcd displays had to have element replaced window silinoid (sic)...I have had 2 replaced. You sort of get used to the "gunshot" sound when the windows drop for no reason at all. Wont roll up until silinoid is replaced. Dont plan on getting good service if you live in DFW. There isnt a dealer in Dallas that seems to care about your business. Are you listening Huzanga? or John Roberts?
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Good Perfermance, poor durability - 2002 BMW X5
By performanceplus - September 20 - 2:00 amI bought this car new and it was great until the 50k mile warranty expired. Thats when onboard computer readout started to go bad... just the start of one big headache. The resale is awful on this car. Also, car had a noise that the dealer was never able to fix. Goes thru the oil, fast. Maybe I just got a lemon.
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The Bubba Truck - 2002 BMW X5
By ToneG - August 30 - 2:00 amBeen a Ford Chevy man all my life but the wife liked the X5 and to repent for all my fishing and golf trips, and to keep taking them, I reluctantly agreed to buy har an X5. Mistake!!! Im married to a BMWer Junkie! She loves it and wouldnt have anything else! I too have come to like it more than Ill admit to her. The handling in terrible weather is awsome, and the power is unbelieveable. The brakes are the biggest and best Ive ever seen. The car has to be one of the safest ever made.
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Best ever - 2002 BMW X5
By jkg5 - August 22 - 2:00 amWithout a doubt, the best car I have ever owned. Great on long trips, in town, etc.
