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 apparition - August 10 - 2:00 amLove it. Best handling and most fun to drive SUV ever. I have test almost all of the luxury SUVs on an offroad test track and the BMW performed the best.
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Fun to Drive 8.0, Reliability 4.0 - 2002 BMW X5
By OilManJMC JMC - July 28 - 2:00 amMy first BMW at 12K ball joints replaced,emergiency brk replaced, radio died-water leaking inside. Never been able to get key to consistantly return seat to memory position. Drivers door frozen most Jan, Feb mornings, crawl in through back. HORRIBLE in snow, only good thing is DSC keeps you from sliding off into the weeds. Rain sensing works erraticly. 44K all new brakes incl front rotors, ball joints rattling again. Interior dr pull finish chipped. Do we really HAVE to agree to legalities EVERY time we start the car to use radio, nav system? Heated seats set to RUMP-ROAST.
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Pre-owned - satisfied to date! - 2002 BMW X5
By Tsagg - July 23 - 2:00 amShopped for an X5 for months. Didnt want to pay the $50,000 for a brand new so I found a 2002 X5 3.0 with only 17,000 miles on it. Extremely clean, hardly driven car. Have driven about 1,000 miles so far and have loved every minute. This is my second BMW (1997 328is) and they are by far the most amazing DRIVING cars in the world. The X5 lives for 80+ m.p.h. on the highway. 3.0 is plenty peppy off the start with plenty of torque but lacks some power at speed. No big deal though. Read all about the electrical problems in the 2001s which made me stay away from them. Paid $37,250 for a 2002 w/every option but NAVIGATION. (bought 7/10/04) w/17,000 miles
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My first truck - 2002 BMW X5
By navigus - July 15 - 2:00 amMy 6th BMW. Best feature: EASILY the most comfortable ever for a a long drive (lumbar support seats are fantastic). Next, sedan handling and performance. Ive achieved a better time than the 528i over my fav route of hiways and country roads. Most annoying feature: the AWFUL tinny noise when shutting the door. Biggest SMALL annoyance - unreliable warning LCD icons e.g. is a breakdown imminent or is it simply an icon fault (again). Great fit & finish but qual of BMW materials declines yearly (like others). Best was my 85 325E. Still luv em. I went to MB once(300 coupe). Soulless - a big mistake. MB briefly had my brain BMW will always have my heart. Cor
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Great Sport Sedan / Acceptable SUV - 2002 BMW X5
By RONBO - May 28 - 2:00 amI have had basically good experience with my X5. I am a sport driving enthusiast and this is my family and commuting vehicle. As an SUV only the price for the functionality is kind of high. But, I like to drive. This one has the sport package. Basically, I gave up nothing in the fun to drive and handling areas to have the utility of an SUV like vehicle. It is fine to drive, unlike the wallowing beasts that other makers put out as SUVs. I hope I can drive this until the wheels fall off.
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X5 - 2002 BMW X5
By landlind - April 26 - 2:00 amGreat driving vehicle. Terrible electronics. Always something wrong. Automatic settings for seats, mirrors,etc. only work 50% of the time. Been back to several dealers many times - no one can fix it.
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Look No More - 2002 BMW X5
By CLee - April 10 - 2:00 amAfter two years, I know we made the right decision. I only wished that we decided to purchase the X5 in lieu of the M CLass first. If you are looking for a SUV with performance and looks in one package, the X5 is the only one for you. If you are serious on buying the X5, dig a little more in your pocket and get the 4.4L since it offers more punch and standard equipment. If you add all the standards on the 4.4 compared to the options in the 3.0 for the same car, you will see that it is only a bit more. Believe me,you will not be disappointed!!! Happy driving!!!
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BMW X5 Rocks - 2002 BMW X5
By cbcommdk - February 7 - 2:00 amOther than dealing with a small cargo capacity, the X5 has been our most favorite car ever owned.
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X5 3.0 Blk on Blk Sport! - 2002 BMW X5
By dinoC - January 28 - 2:00 amI love everything about this SUV. Except for its electronics. I have winter, sport, navigation, dsp ... etc. I have 30K on this SUV, and so far its been a disappointment. My passenger sideview mirror fell off, my door does not open and close at times, windshield special wipe doesnt work properly, radio/dsp doesnt work (NO SOUND!!!) Doors, warning flasher, reading lamps comes on for no reason when driving. 2002 X5! What a disappointment! Dont buy this SUV!
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2nd and last BMW - 2002 BMW X5
By Fred Tramutola - January 23 - 2:00 amFast and good handling as long as the road is bone dry. Slides on wet roads even with anti skid. Snow is the worst. Doors and windows freeze shut in sub freezing weather. Locking system is impossible. Pieces of molding fall off. No where near worth the high cost.
