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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  Awesome - 2003 BMW X5
  By TC24 - April 8 - 10:00 am

  Just got my X5 4.4i. Awesome vehicle. With a wonderful interior.

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  Sports Car Performance, Business Require - 2003 BMW X5
  By Art Lippois - February 10 - 3:00 am

  Want a car that takes you back to the muscle car power of the 60s, but with the comfort of a cadillac on long trips? Do you need a ride to comfortably take customers to sites both in urban and rural areas during all kinds of weather? Want the space to carry display items or large boxes for business? Do you have to travel 300 to 400 miles sometimes at night in unknown areas with little or no open gas stations because of the hour of your travel? Finally, do you want to have to use your cruise control because there is no way you can tell your speed without looking at the speedometer?If this sounds like a vehicle that fits your requirements, then the BMW X5 is for you. All class, all smiles.

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  Quality with performance - 2003 BMW X5
  By Ron S - February 9 - 2:31 am

  Having owned numerous SUVs the X5 is by far the best from the standpoint of comfort, performance, handling, looks and just plain fine workmanship. I believe that in order to appreciate this vehicle, you have to love a car that feels and handles like a sports car. Mine has the sport suspension which would not satisfy the meek or the comfort seekers from a standpoint of ride. But when it comes to performsnce and sheer fun driving a SUV, this is the car to own. Its almost as much fun as driving my C5, but not quite as fast. I talked my brother into test driving one, and the next thing I know is he owns one after being a Ford Explorer driver for many years. I would highly recommend this vehicle.

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  X5 - 2003 BMW X5
  By Al Ward - January 25 - 2:15 pm

  I am very pleased with my X5. I came from a new Tahoe Z71 which I was lucky to get 13 MPG. The X5 is fun to drive and quite snappy. We drive to Idaho in the summer and find the car very unique.

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  Best SAV - 2003 BMW X5
  By Robert Varela - January 13 - 10:00 am

  Its an SAV(SUV)that handles like a sport sedan

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  Superb! - 2003 BMW X5
  By Loren Reuter - December 22 - 1:26 am

  Handles like a sports car.

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  U-G-L-Y!!! - 2003 BMW X5
  By Snowchica - December 12 - 2:00 am

  My husband *made* me test drive this car because of its reputation, quality and prestige. Ill admit, it drives like a dream. But I cannot see myself driving something so ugly! The car reminds me of one of those old vacuum cleaners with the hose attachment. The front end looks nice, but I hate getting stuck behind one on the road, the ass end is so ugly! If it was prettier, I wouldve definitely bought it. Bought a GORGEOUS (and less expensive, and American made) metallic red Lincoln Aviator instead.

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  X5 - 2003 BMW X5
  By X5DPM - December 7 - 10:00 am

  I have had my 3.0 X5 for 6 months, and had the ability to drive it under a number of different conditions. Handles well in the snow, and rain. Excellent dry pavment handling. Motor is very flexible, and has sufficient "kick". I have not driven it off road so no opinion regarding this. Build quality was excellent. Buying experience excellent with local dealership

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  Best of Everything - 2003 BMW X5
  By kdm468 - December 1 - 10:00 am

  After owning a Range Rover, love it but it literally fell apart when the warranty was up,head gasket, fuel pump, big stuff, we owned 2 Toyota Land Cruisers which were wonderful, reliable, very low maintenance. It was now time for a "fun" car. So we "scaled down" sizewise, and purchased the BMW, after owning several over the years, the BMW reputation speaks for itself.We wanted the flexibility of an SUV, yet didnt want to drive a HUGE school-bus like SUV. The only "must have" is the "sport package" the ride is like night and day compared to the car without it.

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  THE GREAT X5 - 2003 BMW X5
  By slimm - December 1 - 10:00 am

  I bought my X5 for my birthday lst year. It is my first SUV and I am sooo pleased with it. I have an Acura TL which has a smooth ride and was afraid that the SUV would ride rough. The X% rides just as smooth. Its a fun car and whoever gets a chance to purchase one is lucky!