2001 BMW X5 3.0 review from North America
"I will NEVER purchase a BMW again"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
I have a 2001 BMW X-5 3.0, Christine Edition.
Airbag warning light has been on for the last 30k. They can't find reason why or turn it off.
Dash lights up like a Christmas tree (sometimes).
Had to replace/reset faulty sensors.
4 windows stopped working, had to replace all window motors, one by one.
Turn signals work, then don't work... then work.
Tail lights and hazards lights, the same deal.
Dash clock and radio readout slowing dying line by line to the point of being unreadable.
Now engine light is on and is stalling out at stops. Mechanic thinks it is a computer problem?
Also, as a side note, does anyone else think that the seats are incredibly uncomfortable during long drives?
General comments?
The X-5 is a nice looking car but it has been a maintenance nightmare since I purchased it in 2004. I am really sad that I sold my 2001 Honda Civic DX for this unreliable car.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Model year | 2001 |
| Year of manufacture | 2001 |
| First year of ownership | 2005 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2008 |
| Engine and transmission | Automatic |
| Performance marks | 0 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 0 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 0 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 30000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 90000 miles |
| Previous car | Honda Civic |
| Date of Entry | 26th August, 2008 |