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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Horrible Experience, Ive only had it for 4 months - 2001 BMW X5
By carreviewer502 - August 8 - 9:26 amIve had the car for about 4 months and Ive experienced all types of problems. 1- both the driver and passenger doors have problems with the handles. The passenger door doesnt open from the outside and the driver door doesnt open from the inside. 2- The stabilizing system is ridiculously expensive to fix (about $800 depending on where you live) 3- When shifting gears, you can hear loud rattling sounds. Dont buy this car!
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BMW...B.ite M.y W.ealth - 2001 BMW X5
By mercedesonly1 - May 19 - 3:10 pmThe moment I bought this vehicle I was very excited. Then the problems started. First the rack and pinion leaked all over my garage twice $2200 then the front axles $400, then the ignition coils $800, then several sensors from MAF to knock sensors $900 all within twenty thousand miles! Sold it at a huge loss...BMW should be embarrassed to have ever of put this on the market.
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Stay away, stay far away... - 2001 BMW X5
By raindance74 - October 13 - 10:26 pmWe bought this as an alternative to our minivan, thinking we would get the same quality from the X5 as our other BMWs. From the start we had problems. Within the first 3 months we replaced the oxygen sensor, max air flow regulator, thermostat, and lower control arms, along with what seemed like a half dozen sensors that keep going bad. Even the general maintenance costs are very high, as its costs $120 for an oil change (8 quarts premium synthetic) and 91 octane gas, performance brakes & tires, etc. We ended up selling this and taking a loss. Back in college I had a 1984 318i and later a 1995 325i convertible that were both extremely reliable. What happened BMW?
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THE WORST SUV YOU WILL EVER BUY!!! - 2001 BMW X5
By Audra - February 3 - 8:22 pmI bought this SUV loved the design and it is a fun SUV to drive although the car is horrible. It has been in the shop for countless issues...which are major .. water pump went out had to be towed, radiator went out, numerous sensors that wont go off even after going to the shop for repair, engine misses at low speeds, the car is very unreliable and I do not feel safe driving it. I will never own another BMW ever! Too costly and not enough reliability. Constant headache of whats going to happen next. I have a huge folder of all its repairs...that is ridiculous considering what I paid for it. I am selling it tomorrow hopefully the warning lights will stay off until then. DONT BUY!
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Poor Quality - 2001 BMW X5
By rusty_chambers - November 18 - 2:00 amI have had a very poor experience with this vechicle. It has spent most of its time in the repair shop, with a wide range of problems. I would not recommend the 2001 version to anyone.
