Overview & Reviews
BMW joins the SUV craze with its all-new X5 SAV (sport activity vehicle), powered by the same superb V8 fitted to the 540i.
- 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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Stay Away - 2000 BMW X5
By Chris Shibley - December 30 - 1:46 pmI bought my very clean and well maintained X5 used about 2 years ago for about $7K. After a few thousand spent on the regular stuff, the timing chain guides disintegrated. After one year in the shop and a $7K repair bill it is still running rough and un-driveable. It has 118K on it and has been well kept. My first biggest mistake was buying it and my second biggest was paying to fix it thinking I would have a re-built ride. Dont be seduced by the comfort and fit/trim/etc. These things are a ticking time-bomb. I sort-of enjoyed it for 11 months after buying it even though it was a bit fussy with little stuff during that time. Basically that breaks down to $1300 per month that I spent on that disaster of an experience. Also, dont be fooled by the appearance of more than one star as a summary of this review because I had to give credit for comfort, etc. None of that is good enough to overcome the massive expense of timing chain failure.
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Worst car or truck I have ever owned! - 2000 BMW X5
By tomwillard - August 30 - 5:30 pmI have owned 6 different 3s and bought the suv for my wife because she wanted a suv. I have had good luck with my other BMWs but this X5 was the worst thing I have ever owned. It does have power and does drive more like a sports car then a suv but the thing was the worst built car I have ever owned. Everything that could go wrong has. I had a few friends that worked at the dealership and they told me they are junk but I already had purchased it and was stuck with it. After I started having problems I did some googleing and found tht everyone has the same problems. I am about to post it on craigslist for parts. I will never own another BMW. Crappy service too.
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2000 BMW X5 4.4i AWD Automatic - 2000 BMW X5
By X5 Fan - October 7 - 10:01 pmFinish and quality of materials is first class. Performance is awesome! It handles in curves like any other BMW X5 or X6.
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BMW X5 Review - 2000 BMW X5
By Bpruett - December 21 - 8:10 pmThis has been a very good car. It now has 120000 miles. The only thing other than reg maint was the transfer case/transaxle was replaced at about 75000 miles. This wasnt under complete warr. BMW shared the cost even though strict maint had been documented. At 117000, I installed a new alternator . It cost 350.00 which was a deal compared to the 750.00 that BMW wanted. I did the labor myself. I repair cars for a living so I keep very good maint schedules on my stuff.
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Best Vehicle ever owned!!!!!!!!!!!!!! - 2000 BMW X5
By xmanlos - May 27 - 2:00 amThe BMW X5 is attractrive not only for its safety features but it perfomance. My X5 is scary fast still drives like new and I have never ever had a mechanical issue. I will drive this car as long as I could.
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Experience with BMW X-5 - 2000 BMW X5
By bjam - February 25 - 2:00 amIn 4 years and 49000 miles this car has been in the shop for a repair just twice, both under warranty. The car is as tight and fun to drive as the day I bought it. I never keep cars after the warranty has expired, but in this case I am making an exception. I cant find another car I like any better, and it is so good I figure maybe to save a little money and stay with it for another year or so.
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Best SUV yet - 2000 BMW X5
By dpospres - November 29 - 2:00 amThis is the best SUV I have owned yet. A few minor issues, but considering how much is packed into this vehicle, I have no complaints. Extended warranty is probably a great investment. And of course....lets not forget the tax benefits.
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X5 - 2000 BMW X5
By na193 - November 12 - 2:00 amI owned a Corvette and a 4X4 Jeep Grand Cherokee SUV until I purchased my X-5. The BMW combines both vehicles into one. It handles like the covette and has the utility of the Grand Cherokee. I will never by anything else.
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the truth - 2000 BMW X5
By mujo - June 16 - 2:00 amcar has gone to the shop many times. now i have about 38000 miles rain sensor,door locks,door knob drivers side,front suspension,computer in dash gone bad.All little things. car is under warranty so it is ok but for 57000$ ??????
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X5 - 2000 BMW X5
By MKJ - March 6 - 2:00 amThe BMW of sport-utes earns its stripes with outstanding handling and acceleration, coupled with class- leading ride quality and way above average fuel economy. My 2000 has never been in the shop other than for scheduled maintenance. At 42000 miles the tires have another 20,000 in them, and the front brakes were just replaced.
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