2003 BMW X5 Research & Reviews

Overview & Reviews

Average Score

4.56/5 Average
234 Total Reviews
This Year's Model Updates:

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.

Pros:
  • Rides and drives like a BMW sedan, wide range of engine choices, top safety scores, high-end cabin furnishings.
Cons:
  • 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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  • damn good truck - 2003 BMW X5
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    best truck ever. real nice. like colors. gas milage not to good.

  • BMW X5 review - 2003 BMW X5
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    Outstanding value. No problems at all. Great support. Holds the road like a sports car.

  • I love my car - 2003 BMW X5
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    I have looked at many SUVs and the BMW X5 is elegant with balls.

  • Best SUV on the road - 2003 BMW X5
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    The BMW X5 is the best looking SUV on the road. It also performs and handles great and gets better gas mileage than I expected. The interior is beautiful and just the right size for me, that is carrying light to moderate loads.

  • Great BMW - 2003 BMW X5
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    I was never a big fan of BMW until now. My 2003 X5 is an excellent vehicle. It is fun to drive - it feels like a sports car but has much more room. The only draw-back is its capacity to carry any substantial payload.

  • Great Ride - 2003 BMW X5
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    Best handling suv yet. Great power and brakes. Ride is on stiff side with sport suspension but perfect seats make up for it. Minor problem with CD flip cover otherwise perfect to date.

  • Why I picked the X5 - 2003 BMW X5
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    The reason I choose the X5 is the safty and looks. I love the interior of the car and the cruise the car gives me. It rides so smooth even with the sport package. It has so many options that my wife and I only went thru the first 20 min on the DVD before we had overload on all the things it can do

  • The Ultimate X5 - 2003 BMW X5
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    Being a first time BMW owner, I now know why they call them the Ultimate Driving Machines. This is the SUV that has everything I ever wished for power, style, performance and value. Its dual exhaust system is music to the ears when you are cruising in the best interior in the industry. Its truly worth the extra dollars!!!!!

  • BMW 2003 - 2003 BMW X5
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    too many plastic parts in the trunk area that creats noises specailly in the cold weather. should be littel lower than it is now. tail gate should be lower and more accessable.

  • fun to drive - 2003 BMW X5
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    this suv has met my expectations and then some.. i love it i have owned almost every brand on the market..i will always keep this model in the garage:) it has taken me fun places,from drivng in dc(horrid road conditons), to the north woods of minnesota pulling a boat.....and the fun continues...alot more "open roads" to explore!!!!!

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