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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Too Many Defects - 2001 BMW X5
By bcoomer - June 16 - 2:00 amCertified Preowned with 24k miles. Over 3 months we had over 15 different problems & took it in for repairs 6 times. From break problems to false airbags lights to buzzing under the dash to CD door sticking to loose driver side mirror they never could tighten even after installing a brand new kit. The dealership finally bought the car back from us.
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need better relibility - 2001 BMW X5
By bruno1 - May 31 - 2:00 amtransmission went out at 29000, no reverse, many other little problems, back hatch sticks, park distance control 2 times replaced sensors, now have some awfully squeaking sound. Love the way the car drives but lacks reliability.
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BMW X5 4.4 - 2001 BMW X5
By mdratliff - May 25 - 2:00 amThe 2001 BMW X5 supports BMWs mantra of performance. My vehicle performs as well as some sports cars (4.4 & sports package required) and provides excellent acceleration. I am disappointed in the vehicle quality (radiator crack) along with numerous computer/electronic failures (engine, transmission, fuel gauge, CD player,etc) requiring unnecessary trips to the local dealer. In the three years of leasing the vehicle, I have had the vehicle towed three times (all between 15K - 28K miles). My expectation for a $60,000 vehicle are much higher than a $30K vehicle and will purchase a Lexus or Infiti vehicle next.
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Awesome SUV, but Quality SUCKS - 2001 BMW X5
By Davil - May 22 - 2:00 amDear BMW, Please build your next X5 line with two major changes: 1: Do something about the terrible build quality. I have owned mine for almost 3 years now, and its been in the shop about once every 2 months (or more often) the whole time. The worst incident was when it took your dealerships repair folks THREE separate attempts to fix my leaking radiator expansion tank (and I may be about to make a 4th trip to get it fixed AGAIN). 2: Make the damn thing 6 inches longer, and put all the extra space in the cargo area (and btw, offer a 3rd row seat while youre at it).
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Awesome to drive, but build quality sux - 2001 BMW X5
By Davil2u - May 18 - 2:00 amI love this car. It is without question the most fun SUV to drive on the market. If youve driven a Ford Expedition or the like, take an X5 for a test drive. If you are driving enthusiast, youll never want to drive anything else. The handling is amazing in a vehicle of this type and weight. That being said, it leaves a lot to be desired in terms of build quality. Or let me just say that BMW X5 build quality can be summed up in two words: it sucks. If you buy a new one, do yourself a favor and get the longest extended warranty you can (100k miles, I believe)... thats assuming you plan to keep it that long.
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An out performed vehicle with poor rest - 2001 BMW X5
By Bliu - May 10 - 2:00 amIts performance is rated at best compare to the other cars Ive driven. The handling is awsome. Its a beautiful car from the outside, but terrible from the inside. There are lack of gadgets and toys compare to the Japanese vehicles. However, since I bought this car, I had to take a day off work at least once every other months to take it back to the dealership for service. My window broke 3 times. It doesnt roll up and down. The light gets burned out. The fuse burned out. I can give you a long list, but you get the idea. So if you are willing to deal with the problems just so that you can have an out performed car, than this car is for you.
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I WANT MY MONEY BACK - 2001 BMW X5
By primoFOODS - February 2 - 2:00 amLOVE THE LOOK AND FEEL OF THE CAR. LOT OF FUN TO DRIVE, I LIKE IT AS MUCH AS MY 911. BUT THE CAR IS IN THE SHOP EVERYOTHER WEEK. IT HAS BEEN IN FOR SMALL PROBLEMS AND FOR LARGE ONES, SUCH AS IT DOES NOT START UNTILL THE 3RD TRY AND PARK AVE BMW (WORST SERVICE DEPT EVER) CAN NOT FIX IT. THE NAVIGATION SCREEN GOES BLANK AND SOMETIMES THE BLINKERS STOP WORKING FOR A WHILE AND COME BACK ON. AND THAT IS JUST THE TIP OF THE ICEBERG. BUY SOMETHING ELSE!!!
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a - 2001 BMW X5
By kdr - November 27 - 2:00 ammost comfortable and best handling suv ive ever driven. also the most unreliable and poorest quality built vehicle i have ever owned. just got car back again after 8 days in the shop to have steering rack replaced (at 18,000 miles) and now doors will not open from inside. everytime the car goes in for service comes back with more problems.
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The ultimate worst vehicle - 2001 BMW X5
By Miffed - August 20 - 2:00 amX5 simply quit running on the interstate today for the third time in 2 months. Fuel sensor and fuel pump problems before but I think this time its something else. Several workmanship issues still crop up: rear hatch pops open, window seals fall off, interior light pop out of fixture. Consumer Report rates this X5 as a "Worst" used vehicle.
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BMW rating - 2001 BMW X5
By kartahoo - August 16 - 2:00 amSports package comfortable only for the one in the drivers seat. The rest of passengers "Suffer".
