2001 BMW X5 3.0 review from North America
"Nice ski car, but gas hog"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The main computer stopped working at 8,000 miles. It rendered the car inoperable. It was replaced under warranty in a day.
The windshield broke and since it was a rain sensing one, required a week to replace and cost $600! Not worth it - I can torn on my own wipers!
Some of the interior bits broke and were cheaply made. Minor things, cup holders, etc. True of lots of BMW's.
General comments?
This was our first SUV and it will be the last, unless it's an old workhorse. The car handled well in the snow and ice, had good ground clearance, and generally handled well for a truck. It accelerates well for a small 6 cylinder hauling a 4,500 pound vehicle.
On the downside, it has a choppy ride, lacks cargo room, and gets terrible gas mileage. We averaged 14 in city driving, the best I got was 22 on a trip at constant speed.
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| Great car, fun to drive, but expensive to maintain |
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| I will NEVER purchase a BMW again |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 2001 |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.0 Liter Automatic |
| Performance marks | 6 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 6 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 9 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 3 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 51 miles |
| Most recent distance | 30000 miles |
| Previous car | Volkswagen Beetle |
| Date of Entry | 6th September, 2004 |