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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  3 and out - 2001 BMW X5
  By short term - December 9 - 3:18 pm

  Awesome car but it is time to go. I have loved owning and driving the X5 4.4i but it is time to go. After 3 yrs and 37m miles...I have a number of recurring problems. I have been in the shop 6 times this year and i am currently waiting for another service apointment. The electrical system is horrible and I feel like I am always on the verge of the next disaster. It is a wonderful car to drive...but I would wait until BMW gets a better grasp on the electrical problems.

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  Great vehicle after 15K - 2001 BMW X5
  By Big tires - November 11 - 6:24 pm

  Bought it as a Certified Preowned with 25K on it. It is the most desirable SUV in its class. After several road trips with a baby, we like its safety features, ability to get places quickly and decent fuel mileage. There are some electrical gremlins that I can not duplicate for the dealer that only happen 20% of the time.

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  X-5 4.4i - 2001 BMW X5
  By Addy - April 17 - 2:00 am

  I have had the X-5 for 2 months and the driver side window had to be repaired. The coolant warning keeps coming up although the BMW dealership says there is nothing wrong. Also had to get knob for the radio controls changed. Car is still under warranty so was covered for everything. Will probably get anxious when the warranty runs out in a couple of months.

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  Solid Feel - 2001 BMW X5
  By bgrand1 - March 21 - 2:00 am

  What a great car. Very responsive and fun to drive. The all-wheel drive system provides very solid manueverability and handling in turns. Both interior and exterior fit and finish are outstanding. My experience with the dealer was also very positive.

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  BMW X5 "Pinto in a 3 piece suit" - 2001 BMW X5
  By av8r07 - February 29 - 2:00 am

  What do you get from BMWs latest 50K+ SUV? I think of it as a Pinto in a 3 piece suit. Looks great, fun to drive but an absolute junker in terms of quality and reliability, not to mention some of the worste customer service I have ever experienced. BMW USA has proven to be horrible in terms of customer service and apparently have no problem leaving thier customers literally out in the cold. If your looking to drop 50K on an SUV dont

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  Disappointed! - 2001 BMW X5
  By Unhappy X5 Owner - February 3 - 2:00 am

  Purchased a 2001 X5 3.0 and it came with the pre-owned certification. Sold my Grand Cherokee and bought this and have total regrets. X5 only had 23000 miles when purchased and it has been back to the shop 3 times in the last month. Many little mechanical and electrical things wrong with the car. Fortunately Classic BMW in Mentor, Ohio has been fantastic and has fixed everything with no problems, but I wish I took my $35k and bought a new Volvo or Acura. Do your homework before you buy this car! Read the reviews, the problems people are having are real!

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  X5 - A problem waiting to happen - 2001 BMW X5
  By clubber1964 - November 7 - 2:00 am

  X5 is great to drive, handles great at 80 mph. Build quality is terrible for a vehicle in this price bracket. Too many recalls to mention. BMW service has become poor. BMW needs to get back and correct their customer service.

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  3 Years of Mostly Fun - 2001 BMW X5
  By AML_BMW - October 12 - 2:00 am

  After 3yrs of driving, experience has been mostly good. Fun to drive, decent fuel economy. Biggest problem has been window lifts! Every lift has been replaced once, driver door twice. Have been told by dealer this is a weak point in a number of BMW products. Other problems have been peeling door handles, gas tank sensors. Dealer has been great, taking care of us. Thinking hard as to whether to lease another one. Window lifts are biggest concern to us on an otherwise good experience.

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  Needs more space - 2001 BMW X5
  By Sebastian - September 25 - 2:00 am

  This car needs more trunk space

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  X5 3.0 - 2001 BMW X5
  By ibnu - September 13 - 2:00 am

  BMW X5 ROCKS.. This SAV is much better than the Lexus. Mercedes, or Acura.