2003 BMW X5 Consumer Reviews

2003 BMW X5

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2003 BMW X5

Kelley Blue Book Retail $10,750–$15,500  

Average Rating

4.4 out of 5
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Comfort:4.5 out of 5
Performance:4.8 out of 5
Exterior Styling:5.0 out of 5
Interior Design:4.5 out of 5
Value for the Money:4.2 out of 5
Reliability:4.2 out of 5

11 out of 13 people would recommended this car to a friend

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bmw x5

by x5 killer
from limerick pa | April 6, 2013

Rating from

(5)
Comfort: 5 out of 5
Performance: 5 out of 5
Exterior Styling: 5 out of 5
Interior Design: 5 out of 5
Value for the Money: 5 out of 5
Reliability: 4 out of 5

"Great suv awesome power but trans issues have curbed me since the day I purchased it..I bought it on 2 weeks ago and I've put 50 miles on the x5. The trans is being rebuilt as we speak. I love the power,ride and style of the x5. I think BMW builts a quality vehicle and I'm not going to let this trans issue change my overall feeling of BMW..would buy another one tomorrow.."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: Used

Primary use for this car: Commuting


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The best SUV

by Bimmerman
from Santa Ana, Ca. | September 24, 2012

Rating from

(5)
Comfort: 5 out of 5
Performance: 5 out of 5
Exterior Styling: 5 out of 5
Interior Design: 5 out of 5
Value for the Money: 5 out of 5
Reliability: 5 out of 5

"Owned this after Mercedes GL470.. What a difference: The X5 offers WAY BETTER handling, mileage, safety, maintenance, and looks even though my Mercedes was 4 years newer. Definite great car for the money; a very affordable auto for an active family of 5!"

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: Used

Primary use for this car: N/A


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dependable

by blessed
from Chicago, IL | May 2, 2012

Rating from

(4)
Comfort: 5 out of 5
Performance: 5 out of 5
Exterior Styling: 5 out of 5
Interior Design: 4 out of 5
Value for the Money: 4 out of 5
Reliability: 5 out of 5

"I like my BMW X5. It has so many wonderful luxuries! It runs great and its better on gas than my previous car! That's amazing because I thought I would be spending more $$ on gas because of the 8 cylinders. So overall I'm happy with my purchase."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: Used

Primary use for this car: Just getting around


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2003 BMW X5 4.6is

by BMW Enthusiast
from Texas | February 13, 2012

Rating from

(5)
Comfort: 5 out of 5
Performance: 5 out of 5
Exterior Styling: 5 out of 5
Interior Design: 5 out of 5
Value for the Money: 5 out of 5
Reliability: 5 out of 5

"Very please with this vehicle. Being nine years old when I purchased it bothered me at first but the vehicle is unbelievably tight and solid. Even at this age the vehicle is very stylish and turns heads. I have been asked several times if it was two or three years old."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: Used

Primary use for this car: Commuting


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good car

by bmw
from el paso texas | May 1, 2011

Rating from

(5)
Comfort: 4 out of 5
Performance: 5 out of 5
Exterior Styling: 5 out of 5
Interior Design: 3 out of 5
Value for the Money: 5 out of 5
Reliability: 4 out of 5

"just bought a 2003 x5 and love it. Has a few little things like the ac buttons feel cheep and the door handles. The x5 is a beautiful suv i also owned the infinity qx4 and the bmw x5 blows it away also holding its price at around $17,000 for a 2003 when the qx4 is down to about $8,000. the bmw is a great buy and awsome car for the price!"

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: Used

Primary use for this car: Just getting around


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5 out of 7 found this review helpful

Excellent SUV

by Joe
from Chicao, IL | March 16, 2011

Rating from

(5)
Comfort: 5 out of 5
Performance: 5 out of 5
Exterior Styling: 5 out of 5
Interior Design: 5 out of 5
Value for the Money: 5 out of 5
Reliability: 5 out of 5

"This is the best SUV in America, smooth, fast, looks great, power everything and reliable, top driving experience."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: New

Primary use for this car: Just getting around


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Don't do it

by Recovering Owner
from Austin, Texas | February 20, 2011

Rating from

(1)
Comfort: 2 out of 5
Performance: 5 out of 5
Exterior Styling: 5 out of 5
Interior Design: 3 out of 5
Value for the Money: 1 out of 5
Reliability: 1 out of 5

"Pro: The 4.4l or 4.6l Looks fanatastic and on the freeway there is almost no other SUV that can touch it. Handles like a cat and stable as a rock at 80+mph. Con: Get ready of big time maintenance costs! Dropping a couple thousand on a repair is common. Needs premium everything. Complicated and has computers that control everything and only a specialty shop or a dealer can reset them. Parts are crazy expensive and most have to come from factory. Surprisingly unreliable for such a supposedly well engineered SUV."

I would recommend this car to a friend: No

This vehicle was purchased: Used

Primary use for this car: Commuting


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5 out of 7 found this review helpful

Fabulous Car

by milo
from | January 4, 2010

Rating from

(5)
Comfort: 5 out of 5
Performance: 5 out of 5
Handling: 5 out of 5
Exterior Styling: 5 out of 5
Interior Design: 5 out of 5
Features: 5 out of 5
Value for the Money: 4 out of 5
Reliability: 5 out of 5

"Smooth, fast, stylish, comfortable. I stopped driving my 911 after I bought the X5. The V8 made a big difference in performance after trying the 3.0."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

Primary use for this car: N/A


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4 out of 5 found this review helpful

German engineering

by pbrighton
from vancouver,BC | July 6, 2009

Rating from

(5)
Comfort: 5 out of 5
Performance: 5 out of 5
Handling: 5 out of 5
Exterior Styling: 5 out of 5
Interior Design: 5 out of 5
Features: 5 out of 5
Value for the Money: 5 out of 5
Reliability: 5 out of 5

"the look, the grip,the 4X4, the sound the feel...you take a corner,and your thoughts are: am i gonna come out of it alive??? i drove a 300 series, i owned a 525ia,and thats my family transporter now.once you drive it, good luck going back to a toyota.....prius."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: Used

Primary use for this car: Just getting around


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3 out of 3 found this review helpful

Bad Apple

by Ogerf
from albertson,ny | February 17, 2009

Rating from

(3)
Comfort: 4 out of 5
Performance: 4 out of 5
Handling: 4 out of 5
Exterior Styling: 5 out of 5
Interior Design: 5 out of 5
Features: 5 out of 5
Value for the Money: 2 out of 5
Reliability: 2 out of 5

"Lots of trips for unscheduled service to the dealership and costly repairs, once the service warranty expired...Although nice to drive, serious reliabilty issues. Did I get a LEMON, or is it a systemic problem with this model/year???"

I would recommend this car to a friend: No

This vehicle was purchased: New

Primary use for this car: Commuting


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