Overview & Reviews

A lower-priced X5, with a standard 3.0-liter inline six is offered for 2001. Other newsworthy items include available sunshades for the back doors, as well as optional heated rear seats. The sport package includes a sport steering wheel, and 16-way power front seats can be purchased. All X5s come with a self-leveling rear suspension as standard equipment.

• Rides and drives like a BMW sedan, top safety scores, loaded with luxury.

• Limited off-road abilities, high price tag.

User Reviews:

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  Horrible quality and workmanship - 2001 BMW X5
  By peteryuhu - October 27 - 2:00 am

  We bought this used from a private party who was the second owner. All the maintenance and repairs were done by the dealership. It was welled cared for. All I can say, from day 1, it is a lemon. We got for $1K less than private party price, but it is a LEMON. The interior design is great, but the quality of items (door handles-sun shades-back tailgate-etc) feels like the cheap made in China toys that break the same day you open it. This is our second BMW and thought it would be the same quality, our 2001 525i has never had any problems, just routine $65 synthetic oil changes, and normal brake replacements. The X5 is horrible, DO NOT BUY ONE. I should have just bought me a new Odyssey.

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  2001 X5 Lemon? - 2001 BMW X5
  By mikesheridan - August 18 - 6:39 pm

  I have had my 3.0 X5 since it was new and have had very many mechanical and electrical problems. Replaced every window regulator at least once. Cam shart position sensors replaced. Eats brakes. AC went out just as soon as the warranty was up. Wiring harness had to be replaced because the engine would stall in turns. Out of warranty repair even though BMW knew about the issue. The paint is peeling in places the sun doesnt shine. Not a joke, it is peeling between the doors, under the hood and in very, very strange places. Another issue BMW knew about but did nothing to let anyone know. I love it but cant afford it any longer. My next car??? Not a BMW!!

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  What is happening to BMW Quality/Service - 2001 BMW X5
  By TEM - July 3 - 2:00 am

  I have had major problems with my X-5. Most seem to have been electrical. It is in the shop every other month. The problems range from dieing while driving to headlights and directionals burn outs. The car only has 23000 miles on it and should not be experiencing such problems. On the other hand, BMW service has deteriorated. The dealership even scratched the vehicle and refuses to pay for it. Corporate has been no help with resolving the issue. I will never buy another BMW.

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  Poor quality from BMW - 2001 BMW X5
  By PoorQualityX5 - March 4 - 2:00 am

  Though I love the handling and performance of the X5, the quality and reliability have been TERRIBLE. We have documented 27 issues with this car in less than 2 years and with only 15K miles on it. It has been in for repairs 10 times. Some issues are small, such as the paint peeling from the door handles, the window motor sensors not working, and the key memory failing. But weve had at least 4 major issues with the coolant system and starter which rendered it undriveable. All of this on a car for which we paid $60K! Our $25K 2001 Tahoe has been in the shop exactly 1 time in the same time period. Which is the better value?

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  BAD CAR! - 2001 BMW X5
  By LousyBeamer - June 4 - 2:00 am

  Aside from the numerous service issues which has precluded me from being able to drive the car over the past year and a half, I now have a battery that wont hold a charge. According to BMW - "if you dont drive your car 1000 miles a month, you are ABUSING Your car and the warranty is not valid" for the battery. How bout that? Another $250 down the drain..

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  Fun to drive when not in the shop - 2001 BMW X5
  By Lynn11 - April 12 - 2:00 am

  My X5 is comfortable and has plenty of power, even though it is the 6 cylinder. I have had it back and forth to the local dealership at least 15 times while I have owned it with various problems. Some of the problems, from a faulty security system to a steering wheel that was replaced and still didnt function properly were repetitious. I will be trading this vehicle in immediately. Bad mistake.