Epinions Recent Reviews for auto Make-2001 BMW X5

auto Make-2001 BMW X5: X5 Dream Car Needs Dream Wallet to Maintain

Thu, 6 Sep 2007 21:48:25 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author janeany - What a treat to buy my dream car, a brand new 2001 X5. It lives up beautifully to all the hype-the luxury, the prestige, the tight, responsive drive. The car's been in the shop numerous times for repairs: the door handle paint flakes off (same with...

auto Make-2001 BMW X5: Nice ride, but horrible maintenance

Tue, 2 Jan 2007 19:09:43 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author dallasmalu - I have a 01 X5. I will have to tell you the drive is nice, it handle corners just like a car, acceleration is great. On the worse side, this car has a lot of electrical problems, I mean one day its the parking lights, other day its the signal lights and...

auto Make-2001 BMW X5: THE Ultimate Driving Machine!

Tue, 10 Oct 2006 01:14:19 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author bmw_loyalist - My husband and I drove our newly bought used 2001 BMW 4.4 L X5!For the first day of our road trip we experienced such a rainy , wet and very slippery road conditions! The second day the road condition was dry and normal... for each day we drove the X5...

auto Make-2001 BMW X5: Keep it or sell it, keep it or sell it... We'll Keep it!

Mon, 30 Aug 2004 14:01:05 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author RONinPC - My wife had to give up her company car a few months ago, corporate downsizing took away the minivan. This left us in a predicament, as we wanted a newer car; but not the associated payment. If we were going to buy a car, it either had to represent an...

auto Make-2001 BMW X5: X5 3.0 w/Sport, Premium, Climate, CD Changer - EXCELLENT!

Tue, 18 Nov 2003 06:05:46 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author sambonator - The best car I've owned yet. 3.0 engine is excellent, and it is still quicker than most SUVs (and many cars actually), with less gas-mileage and sticker penalty than the V8 model. Handling is a dream, outperforming most CARS and through corners. With...

auto Make-2001 BMW X5: sleek design makes up for weak 3.0 engine

Thu, 30 Oct 2003 00:28:40 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author ziglax - If your planning on buying the BMW X5 plan to upgrade to the 4.0 engine instead of the standard 3.0. However this ride provides luxurious features such as futuristic consules and bottuns for your every possible need...

auto Make-2001 BMW X5: defects equal disappointment

Mon, 9 Jun 2003 02:44:40 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author sabrinasolomon - I purchased my 2001 X5 just less than three years ago, and 22,000 miles later it has been at the service department ELEVEN times for annoying defects:

1)a passenger outside door handle was jammed, preventing the window in that door from rolling up...

auto Make-2001 BMW X5: An outstanding mid-sized SUV

Wed, 31 Oct 2001 14:56:00 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author roncron - I've had my X5 for 2 months & 3500 miles. It was expensive, but in the same ballpark as similar upscale SUVs like the Acura MDX, Lexus RX300, and Mercedes SUV. It's the first upscale or "luxury-class" vehicle I've owned, and now that I have one I will...

auto Make-2001 BMW X5: Off road with BMW-The X5

Sun, 28 Oct 2001 07:37:05 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author chevy_camaro - The X5 is BMW's first foray into the SUV market.While many major car makers including Porsche are entering into this lucrative market,BMW has done a lot of research before committing itself.On offer are two engines,the 3.0L V6,and the 4.4L V8 which puts...

auto Make-2001 BMW X5: The body of a SUV with the performance and feel of a sports car!

Thu, 9 Aug 2001 11:20:23 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author cubedme - BMW sure made a winner with the 2001 X5. It catches everyone's eye when you drive it down the street. If you're concerned the car will ride like a truck, it doesn't. It designed to move and feel like a car with the performance of a sports car...

auto Make-2001 BMW X5: In the tradition of BMW

Mon, 30 Jul 2001 13:16:45 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author cdcellar - The bmw x5. Bmw's first venture into the sport-utility world in response to an expanding suv market. This car is a true SUV. It has the profile of an SUV, feels heavy like a SUV should be. This is car is not like other luxury sport utilities, it...

auto Make-2001 BMW X5: The best car I have ever had and I have had good ones!

Fri, 20 Jul 2001 00:34:29 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author delaplane - Earlier this month, I celebrated BMW day, representing one year of driving my BMW x5 3.0 It has been the most pleasurable year of driving in my life. The only exception might be the BMW Bavaria I had back in 1971 that disappeared under four feet of water...

auto Make-2001 BMW X5: Another Gr8 product by BMW

Wed, 18 Jul 2001 12:06:48 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author mbc320 - This SUV is an outstanding one for several reasons:

1.) The reliability after 20,000 miles has been nothing short of flawless. (No unnecessary visits to the shop.)

2.)The ride makes you feel as if you are floating in air. When you...

auto Make-2001 BMW X5: The Ultimate SUV/ SAV

Tue, 3 Jul 2001 09:18:40 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author hotshot78 - If you are looking for a sport utility that drives like a sports car, the BMW X5 is the vehicle for you. The BMW X5 is the second fastest sport utility on the market today, which makes it more fun to drive than most truck-like SUVs. Only the...

auto Make-2001 BMW X5: X5 4.4 review

Tue, 26 Jun 2001 18:26:17 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author ndahbar - This is a review of a 2001 BMW X5 4.4i. Here are the options on the test vehicle:

Sport Package

Activity Package

Xenon lights

In-dash CD player

Autodimming inside and outside mirrors

Moonroof

Privacy Glass
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auto Make-2001 BMW X5: 12 month review from an owner - disappointing

Sat, 2 Jun 2001 18:02:21 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author lilym01 - Yes, it's a fun test drive. But, it's a pain to own.

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At 12 months and 20,000 miles, my 3.0i Suburban Assault Vehicle has been a disappointment. It has already been recalled several times (from electronics to steering wheel...

auto Make-2001 BMW X5: BMW has done it again. This time with an SUV.

Thu, 19 Apr 2001 22:19:11 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author neilsahgal - STRENGTHS:

I was going to buy a Merc M series until I took the X5 for a test drive. I also own a 750iL and 540i BMW and this little beast drives every bit as well as these higher-priced sedans. I was blown away. I am 6'6" tall and most vehicles make...

auto Make-2001 BMW X5: If I only had $45,000

Fri, 30 Mar 2001 18:13:18 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author JKester - In the current SUV market, any observer can see that there is a distinct trend toward vehicles that are half minivan and half SUV. This is because the general public now associates minivans with commonality and many drivers are also fond of the added...

auto Make-2001 BMW X5: The SUV for Non-SUV People (Updated 4/25)

Mon, 26 Mar 2001 01:50:56 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author ryanitv - [See Update At Bottom]

I am not a truck person, by any stretch of the imagination. I prefer smaller cars (I have a 2000 Z3 and a 2001 330i) and always found trucks/SUVs too bulk and unresponsive to even consider going in that direction...

auto Make-2001 BMW X5: X5- SUV Hot Rod

Sun, 18 Feb 2001 21:15:42 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author rvjames - We just bought a dark green 2001 BMW X5 with the 3.0 liter 6 cylinder engine. What a great car! We've owned a Land Cruiser, a Range Rover, a Jeep Cherokee and a Jeep Grand Cherokee. This one tops them all. It has great power, it's quiet (with that BMW...

auto Make-2001 BMW X5: No better SUV, but which options to get?

Tue, 13 Feb 2001 03:06:25 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author chingers - I waited months for my X5, well worth the wait. If you are already interested in an X5, you might be agonzing over what options to get... I did. The sports package lowers the car and improves handling a great deal but makes for heavier steering and a...

auto Make-2001 BMW X5: X-5, Possibly best SUV yet

Tue, 30 Jan 2001 20:25:43 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author shamanjr - Comparisons:

This is my third SUV: I owned a 1994 Nissan Pathfinder, and a 1998 Toyota 4-Runner previously. Before purchasing the Bimmer, I test-drove the Lexus RX 300 and the Infinity SUV. Each of these vehicles had its strengths and...

auto Make-2001 BMW X5: Greatness, but at a $50K pricetag

Mon, 1 Jan 2001 05:52:45 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author hyunkimo0 - To tell you the truth, I would have never bought the X5, had it not been for my son's constant pestering for me to at least give it a test drive. Frankly, I thought it was ugly like the Mercedes ML320, and I had no desire to drive it.

But all...

auto Make-2001 BMW X5: BE VERY CAREFULL!!!

Tue, 12 Dec 2000 19:29:47 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author dsksoccer2 - When i consider the BMW X5 Sport Activity Vehicle, i have mixed feelings. On the positive side, it incorporates all of the convenience and luxury that you would expect to find in a BMW. It has navigation, soft leather, a nice stereo, xenon lamps, unique...

auto Make-2001 BMW X5: One Great SAV!!

Fri, 1 Dec 2000 01:54:24 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author burtonchic82 - First off, the BMW car maker's decided that the title "Sport Utility Vehicle" was too broad, and not specific enough for what they had in mind. So the BMW X5 was titled as BMW's first "Sport Activity Vehicle." I for one, agree with...