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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  My First BMW - 2003 BMW X5
  By Mzak - November 3 - 2:00 am

  Ive owned SUVs since 1990 starting with the Mazda Navajo (2 door Ford Explorer) an Explorer and a Jeep. My wife complained that they all drove like trucks, not the X5! It handles like a dream, has all the comforts youd expect out of a luxury SUV and the interior and exterior styling are superb. My first BMW and it wont be my last.

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  i love this car - 2003 BMW X5
  By Dr Tony Kahmann - October 26 - 1:00 am

  handles like a sport car. safest car on the road, in my opinion. absolutely no wind noise,no feeling of speed even if you are driving 90 plus.design of body gives almost perfect protection from car doors of other vehs. huge brakes that stop you virtually on the proverbial dime. I had three 928 porsches before this car and i would never go back. you look down and can really see all the other cars etc.

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  Handling - 2003 BMW X5
  By Sammorbs - October 26 - 1:00 am

  I enjoy the way it handles when driving. I was able to take the driving course at the manufacturing plant in Spartanburg, SC. What a great experience! I learned how to handle the car in many different situations. Off the road and On. Although I probably will never go off road with my car, that experience was a good taste of what I could expect and a good lesson on how to handle the various controls on my car.

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  Bad Ass Toy - 2003 BMW X5
  By Beandog - October 10 - 2:00 am

  This SAV is wonderful. I looked at several other vehicles and decided on the X5. Best choice I ever made. The only problem is that I dont get to drive it much since my girlfriend is always taking it. Forcing me to drive her RX300. No comparison in vehicles. If your going SUV go X5!!

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  2002 BMW X5 3.0 - 2003 BMW X5
  By Denny73 - October 9 - 2:00 am

  What a highway cruiser! So quiet-- solid at high speeds. I bought it because of the safety features and the ride. I had a 95 525i that I sold when I left D.C. and bought the X5 because I wanted the 5-series ride with full-time AWD. ONLY regret is that I did not pay the $150 for the heated steering wheel--would have been a great addition to the heated seats.

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  Great fun to drive - 2003 BMW X5
  By JeanM - October 8 - 2:00 am

  This is the third BWM Ive owned, but the first X5. The X5 drives more like a sedan than a truck. It accelerates and coners great! A friend I took for a drive commented on how smooth it drove. He said he would be afraid if he owned one, he would get speeding tickets all the time because he wouldnt realize how fast he was driving. I considered buying the 4.6, but the salesman said Id have to buy snow tires for the winter and I didnt feel I should have to do that for an SUV.

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  Best car I ever owned - 2003 BMW X5
  By D Gisby - October 5 - 2:00 am

  The best car I ever owned. This SAV is a star - fun to drive, classy, and most important SAFE. I have the sport version and the only thing i dont like is the fact the tires are different sizes and you cannot rotate them, so you must replace every 20k miles they are very expensive tires too! Im going to drive it until its wheels fall off!!!

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  BMW x5 3.0i loaded-quality problems - 2003 BMW X5
  By jmoriarty - September 28 - 2:00 am

  Lots of mfg/assembly quality bugs. rear lid pops opne when it rains/cold, Doors freeze easily and you cant keep them closed when they do. Poor handling in linited snow conditions Vehicle doesnt always start on first turn of key(fails 7/10 times) Power Windows fell off runners had to have service fix them but they diod a poor kob at removing/reinstalling door panels Alarm system goes off when it is hot out Window shades break easily Navigation system can only be shut down by shutting down the car. No SW control to turn off system. Note I have spoken to at leastthree other owners and they have experienced 95% of these same issues

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  Allmost a 10 - 2003 BMW X5
  By kstory - September 26 - 2:00 am

  I love this SAV. They could have made the cup holders bigger. Other than that it rocks. Get Sat. Radio too, i love it.

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  THE BOMB - 2003 BMW X5
  By ZEEMAN - September 25 - 2:00 am

  THE BEST TRUCK MADE BAR NONE. DRIVES LIKE A LUXURY SEDAN, AND IT FEELS LIKE A TANK