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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  Now to be critical - 2002 BMW X5
  By Jeffram - October 7 - 2:00 am

  Now 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 am

  I 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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  My first truck - 2002 BMW X5
  By navigus - July 15 - 2:00 am

  My 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 am

  I 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 am

  Great 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 am

  After 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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  X5 3.0 Blk on Blk Sport! - 2002 BMW X5
  By dinoC - January 28 - 2:00 am

  I 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 am

  Fast 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.

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  Love My X5 - 2002 BMW X5
  By eaweeling - November 6 - 2:00 am

  I purchased a predriven X5 and love it. The quality and reliability of BMW afforded me the confidence to by a pre driven car and not have the worry. I came out of a van and was ready for a luxury car but wanted the style of an SUV. I will keep this car for a long time!

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  Good overall after 1.5 years - 2002 BMW X5
  By BRJoll99 - May 18 - 2:00 am

  Ive driven my 3.0 for 21,000 miles and have had a good experience thus far. Major complaints are the software glitches (fixed at 15k service), terrible cup holder location, various squeeks and rattles. The biggest disappointment is the squeeks and rattles. One in the back cargo area and one in the CD cover shield when down (leave up all the time now). If I wanted to deal with quality issues such as this I would have bought a GM or Ford. This has been a big disappointment.