2003 BMW X5 review from North America
"The ultimate driving machine"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The drivers window makes a popping noise from time to time.
Front outer CV boot had a tear.
General comments?
I read all the comments about how bad the X5 is; well I actually work on cars for a living, and I can say out of experience there isn't a car out there without a problem.
Batteries going dead after 60k miles, window regulators going out, and so on... I worked for Ford some years ago, and remember replacing window regulators by the dozen.
The x5 is an excellent vehicle, it drives like a car, smooth, and if you have the 4.4l or 4.6l, lots of power, (I pass just about everything on the road, including the MB SUV at 150mph).
This is a well engineered vehicle, and with some research and the help of an honest mechanic, one that can last for a long time.
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| A very luxurious and reliable American made car |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 2003 |
| Year of manufacture | 2003 |
| First year of ownership | 2006 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2009 |
| Engine and transmission | Automatic |
| Performance marks | 10 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 7 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 60000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 89000 miles |
| Previous car | BMW 7 Series |
| Date of Entry | 26th January, 2009 |