Overview & Reviews

This year, BMW will finally offer a DVD-based navigation system, though you must still give up the in-dash CD player if you opt for nav. Besides that, rear head protection airbags (optional last year) are now standard, as is an interesting new safety item called a brakeforce display -- during emergency braking situations, an extra set of rear brake lights will illuminate to warn motorists behind you. If you order the optional adjustable ride height suspension package, it no longer precludes the addition of the sport package. On the inside, new Dakota leather replaces the familiar Montana leather upholstery (it's optional on the 3.0i model and standard on the 4.4i). Individual model changes include a body-colored tailgate handle for any 3.0i equipped with the sport or premium package, and V-rated tires and an unlimited top speed for any sport package-equipped 4.4i.

• Rides and drives like a BMW sedan, wide range of engine choices, top safety scores, high-end cabin furnishings.

• Limited off-road abilities, less interior volume than a 5 Series wagon, price goes up quickly with options, lousy fuel economy in the city.

User Reviews:

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  A great SUV (SAV) - 2003 BMW X5
  By Rydeen - May 17 - 10:00 am

  It is a great SAV. I owned it for more than 3 years now, no problems with it at all, only 1 recall with it. It is a fun veichle, I am very appreciate with it.

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  2003 BMW X5 - 2003 BMW X5
  By autooracle - April 18 - 1:03 pm

  Great car. Just normal wear and tear maintenenace issues. Handling is great. Yes its an SUV, not a Porsche. Fuel economy is fine for what it is. Performance out of the 3.0 is all you would need unless you are towing.

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  PeRfEcTiOn - 2003 BMW X5
  By ke;yyan - March 2 - 2:00 am

  Nice ride, nice everything else.b Interior is full of nice things.

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  UNRELIABLE VEHICLE - 2003 BMW X5
  By CHINA - March 2 - 2:00 am

  THE X5 IS THE NINTH BMW I HAVE OWNED.SINCE NEW,I HAVE HAD THE FOLLOWING PROBLEMS.BOTH STEERING CONTROL ARMS HAD TO BE REPLACED,DEAD BATTERY,VEHICLE WILL LOCK YOU OUT AND ALARM CANNOT BE TURNED OFF,MULTIPLE SOFTWARS PROBLEMS WHICH MAKE THE X5 UNDRIVABLE.XEON AND FOGLAMPS BURN OUT OFTEN,AND ARE TIME CONSUMING TO REPLACE,ASSUMING THE DEALERSHIP CAN FIT YOU IN AT ALL. EXTREEMLY DISSAPOINTING VEHICLE AND UNRELIABLE.

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  Great design - poor build quality - 2003 BMW X5
  By deniska - February 12 - 2:41 pm

  My X5 (2003, 3.0L V6) has been great for the first 2 years, but then literally started to fall apart. During the next 2 years I had ~45 visits to the certified dealers to repair constantly failing electrical equipment. Locks, censors, numerous bulbs, dash board panel, electrical mirrors, alarm system are just a few of the problems that the car had during 2 year period. All repairs were covered by warranty, but the car spent more than 60 days in repair shop. Finally I got tired of constant problems and sold it.

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  BMW at its finest - 2003 BMW X5
  By Stan1 - January 26 - 10:00 am

  Handles just like a BMW! The best SAV on the planet.

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  Trading Up - 2003 BMW X5
  By Screech503 - January 2 - 10:00 am

  After driving a 4.4i X5, I decided to trade up to the 4.6is. I was always "wowed" by the 4.4i, but the 4.6is with the 340 hp engine blew my socks off. I think its the best car Ive every owned (this my 4th BMW, so thats saying alot!) The interior design is very nice, and comfotable yet gripping "sport" seats. The thing handles like a M5. And the wheels, oh the wheels, 20inch 5 stars. They make the car.

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  Careful before you buy an X5 used! - 2003 BMW X5
  By Rizzo - December 29 - 3:55 pm

  Bought new in 2003 and worked great when it was under warranty but everything went wrong when the car reached 50,000 miles this year. Cooling system is leaking everywhere, power steering is leaking fluid at bushings, parking distance control often stops working, and much more. It is a fun, comfortable SUV that is a blast to drive but compared to the last BMW we owned (a 1993 3 series) it is not very reliable ($5000+ in less than 10 weeks is unacceptable).

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  Fine tuning your X5 is an Art - 2003 BMW X5
  By Jim Fischer - November 12 - 5:12 am

  Ride quality with a 3.0 W/Sport. Bouncing of the ride is extremely annoying for the passengers and driver at factory settings. The tire air settings on the drivers side door do not represent the dynamics air pressure has on this vehichle at all. I have 255/55r/18" tires Michelin mxv M&S. Mileage was 13 mph to 18 at very best. I looked on the sidewall of the tire and a pressure of 51 lbs. I put in 47 lbs of pressure on all 4 tires. Ride is incredibly smooth, over bumps smooth freeway. The extra pressure gives the SAV 20.8 mpg aggressive driving all day long. 26 MPG @ 60 MPH with cruise. Much faster, better cornering. The solution to bounce. Start at 51 go dn 37p

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  Revive the x5 - 2003 BMW X5
  By jogg - October 9 - 10:00 am

  Driveability is excellent. Build quality is poor. Too many options and few standard features for the price. For a status vehicle it should live up to its name and save the owner so many trips to the service dept.