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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  Central Ohio - 2003 BMW X5
  By GSBJackson - July 16 - 10:00 am

  One of the best driving machines Ive expereinced.

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  Best of the Category - 2003 BMW X5
  By gmatt - July 16 - 10:00 am

  Traded in my 97 540i because I needed more space and awd. The interior is very similar, but actually feels roomier than the 540 and for the first time in my life (in any car), my seat is not at the aft limit (Im 62"). Tried the Discovery (rented for 7 days) and wasnt impressed. Test drove an XC90 - this would be my second choice as the price was almost the same.

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  VERY NICE BUT TO MUCH MONEY - 2003 BMW X5
  By S.PEREZ - June 4 - 10:00 am

  WELL THIS IS MY 2ND X5 AND I THINK THAT BMW HAS DONE A REALLY GOOD JOB WITH MAKING THE X I JUST THINK THAT THE CAR COULD BE A BIT MORE ROOMY AND MORE STANDARD FEATURES.

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  dont buy anything else - 2003 BMW X5
  By bmwlover/ forever - May 9 - 10:00 am

  i love this car tried many oyher cars but this far exceeds other makes. buy this car now. not one regret LOVE IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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  Good News and Bad News - 2003 BMW X5
  By lnesq - April 21 - 10:00 am

  Handles like a dream, real performance vehicle. Gives you the pick up you need at stop lights and when you need to pass. Interior center console is useless,does it ever occur to designers that people might have different uses for these? Forget the cup holders, or at least allow me to remove them if I wish. The manual AC is a mystery. There is no way to figure out the controls, something about blue dots and red dots and several little dials need to be lined up in some sort of order. Who knows.

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  Best luxury SUV on the market today... - 2003 BMW X5
  By GR - March 27 - 10:00 am

  Absolutely tops in build quality and style, my X5 is exceptional. Not only will the German engineering and quality last for years, but the glamour quotient will as well. Exceptional.

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  Dont buy the 2003 BMW X5 junk junk junk - 2003 BMW X5
  By Mayormiller - February 9 - 2:28 am

  I dont know if BMW is still making the X5, maybe they corrected the problems but I know their customer service sucks they will not address the problems with the transmission shifting on its own on flat land going up a hill is cool going down and hell put it in neutral but Im flat land is going to shift 3rd to 2nd 4th the 2nd 3rd to 2nd 4th second drives you crazy surprised the engine didnt explode in the one of the engine leaks oil everywhere

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  great - 2003 BMW X5
  By darnell - February 6 - 2:00 am

  this car is the greatest car i ever drove

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  BMW X5 3.0i - 2003 BMW X5
  By Northeast - January 28 - 8:09 am

  The SUV is very nice. Very comfortable and easy to drive. I have owned since new. Good build quality, many nice features. Operation has been trouble free. Ride is slightly "bouncy" on bumpy roads. Performance of engine is fine. I would recommend it.

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  I love my X5 - 2003 BMW X5
  By Mocan55 - January 26 - 10:00 am

  We have had no complaints about his vehicle. BMW went to great legnths to design a comfortable, fun to drive SAV.