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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  2003 3.0x5 - 2003 BMW X5
  By wedge - May 26 - 2:00 am

  Has been extremely reliable with exceptional performance and handling. Typical BMW build quality and high fun to drive factor.

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  Bmw is it really amazing????? - 2003 BMW X5
  By m heartman - May 2 - 10:00 am

  this bmw x5 is really an oustanding suv. This is my first x5 that i have been irested in and i believe i made the right choice. Before i had about 5 Jeep Grand Cherokee LImited and i always had problems with their reliability. The x5 has been outsanding on roads and i feel it is one of the most safest suv on the market today. The 6 cylinder drives like an 8 and i recommend this car to drivers who go upnorth or on high hills.

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  BMW X5 3L 4-27-04 - 2003 BMW X5
  By jmklansnic - April 27 - 2:00 am

  Purchasing, driving, and service have been the best I have ever had with a vehicle.

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  MY X5 - 2003 BMW X5
  By ROXANNE - April 25 - 10:00 am

  I love BMW. I love my X5 even more. I love the speed, the comfort and the way it looks. I look forward to buying the new 5 series.

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  Worst B-Day Present! - 2003 BMW X5
  By omanx5 - April 25 - 10:00 am

  I have had nothing but problems with this vehicle. My folks bought my x5 4.4i for my 21st b-day and boy was I up for a surprise. 2 weeks after driving the vehicle, my engine and electrical systems shutsdown while 120km/h on the highway and having no control of the car. Where I live there is is no actual BMW body shopy you have to send it to, the Acura Dealership. I have had nohting but complaints about this car, just recentley my brake linings have had to be replaced and i dont even live in the city. And again my engine cut off! I end by telling you that in my experience BMW is purly a STATUS symbol.

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  Sports car in an SUV body - 2003 BMW X5
  By InkyRusner - April 23 - 2:00 am

  This is a great vehicle. Power and handling are superior. I owned sports cars prior to this car and this is as much fun to drive as they were, but with room for golf clubs, skiis, sports stuff, luggage, etc.

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  Love this car! - 2003 BMW X5
  By AScott - March 30 - 2:00 am

  You cant go wrong with this SUV I have a 3.0 and it has a lot of get up and go.It feels like a BMW sedan. I highly recomend this Car.

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  Exceeds my expectations - 2003 BMW X5
  By Dan Bray - February 11 - 2:00 am

  Awkward ergonomics compared to Lexus...but thats no suprise. Superior handeling to any Lexus Ive leased (LS 400, GS300 & SC430). More solid build than Lexus. As comfortable to drive as Lexus and Mercedes. Most stylish and sophisticated SUV (Cayenne & Mercedes SUVs close 2nd). Awkward & noisy A/C. Worse-than-average SUV fuel consumption. Amazing acceleration. Excellent sound system, although quirky controls. DVD Nav is inferior to Lexus DVD Nav. Smaller cargo room doesnt bother me...and Im an interior designer. Always get compliments on its styling.

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  Probably the Best SUV on the market - 2003 BMW X5
  By xsnowboarder587 - February 10 - 2:00 am

  the BMW X5 has got to be the best SUV out there. It has all the elements of a fast sporrts car , but still retains muscle in a SUV. The X5 can grabs turns and sails on smoothly. It brakes are just the same. It stops extremely well with a minimal amount of pressure. Ohhh, and theres the ever so popular speed factor, and man can this SUV fly. Stomp your feet on the gas and hold on because yor back is smashed into the chair. Not that thats bad because the chairs are very comfortable. The interior is very elegant unlike many other Suvs.

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  The BEST SAV not SUV - 2003 BMW X5
  By John CC - January 4 - 2:00 am

  I think so many people rate the x5 inaccuratly do to is lack of off road abilities but its on rad abilites out perform most passenger cars whenit come to saftey and driver control. I love my X5 and find it hard to imagine what I will purchase next if anything at all. I think more consumers should consider it even if cost is a major factor becouse you do get every dime that you pay for plus a few. I wouldt trad it for the world well ok If I could get the no us version of the 4.6 I would but that is the only way. Enjoy