2002 BMW X5 Consumer Discussions

BMW X5 - 2008

Problems with my BMW X5 left rear window

Written by: pokemon38 on Jul 18, 2008 06:13 PM

I have a 2002 BMW X5 3.0i and I am having problems with it lately, first was the thermostat, then the sawy bar links, the front door actuator and carrier (both broken), now the rear left window motor and regulator are broken, finally now I am hearing a noise that is coming like form the brake pads or brakes. This sound is like two metals squeezing or rubing each other. ... Read More...

Acura MDX vs BMW X5

Re: May '07 Car and Driver Comparison [chrism124]

Written by: love2driveinct on Jan 09, 2008 01:52 PM

NHman, that is frustrating about the bluetooth, what is wrong with Volvo? Reminds me of the add-on CD changers with the little gizmos that you velcroed to your dashboard, lol... I can't believe that Volvo would totally overlook such an important feature, especially when it's not just a convenience but a safety matter, at least IMHO, lol... Sounds like you got ... Read More...

BMW X5 Recent Cold Temp Problems

Re: Wow! [sky23213]

Written by: psm18 on Apr 18, 2008 08:23 PM

Hello, I have the same problem on my 2002 X5...who do you call at BMW to ask for money? Read More...

BMW X5 Lease Questions

Re: $630 vs. $799 [rezf]

Written by: nj_bmw_byer on Mar 28, 2008 02:06 PM

rezf, I am starting not to trust this entire process, including information obtained here. This is not my first lease, not even my first X5 lease. This will be my 3rd. When the X5 was first introduced it was a hot selling car as well. Everywhere I went salespeople where say 800.00+ for an X5 3.0 series with 12/36 lease package. After rigorous negotiation I got the ... Read More...

BMW X3

Re: New X3 on the way. . . [nyccarguy]

Written by: roadburner on Feb 20, 2008 08:08 AM

There was a manual 2002 X5 3.0 with SP for sale(on eBay)in the Louisville area a few months ago. I probably would have picked it up if it had been fitted with the CWP. I talked to my salesperson at Swope and he told me that he had only seen two manual X5s. One was ordered for a customer and the other was ordered by accident- thanks to a green pea who didn't know the BMW NA ordering ... Read More...

Consumer Reports & BMW X3 Reliability

Re: Consumer Reports & BMW X3 Reliability [hb3749]

Written by: anon3 on Apr 11, 2007 02:50 PM

Consumer Reports strikes again. I put very little faith in their reliability recommendations on any vehicle that is less than 3 years old. They don't publish the criteria/formula that they use to arrive at the "not recommended" reliability rating and there are glaring flaws in their rating methodology. For example, one annual car edition designated the 2002 ... Read More...

BMW X5

Re: WRONG ON THE 580K Produced Stat [cioccabmw]

Written by: anon3 on Apr 05, 2007 06:59 PM

To follow on what cioccabmw wrote and for people who obsess over consumer reports ratings... they calculate an average of problems per new car model across large numbers manufactured. So Porsche averages .82 problems per new vehicle. Lexus may have .9 problems. BMW may average something like 1.4 problems depending on the model. It boils down to the fact that ... Read More...

Acura MDX vs BMW X5

Re: Business Week Review [anon3]

Written by: dt63944 on Mar 18, 2007 07:23 AM

A loaded MDX will cost about 20-24K less than a loaded X5. That's a significant issue for many who might be considering both vehicles. I agree with you that the latest variation of third-row seating is ridiculous and I believe they should be a no-cost option. I disagree with you that a typical "Japanese car buyer" will just pick a car off the lot with options that ... Read More...

Re: Business Week Review [justg0]

Written by: anon3 on Mar 14, 2007 03:19 PM

As I said in my original statement, I will trust my personal experience about BMW reliability. Since I've owned 5 X5's since 2001, I'd say my personal experience is pretty significant. Can you or the original poster can say the same? (Have you been to the factories where your cars are built? Have you taken them out on a track and run them at the limit? I have. And everyone ... Read More...

Re: Business Week Review [tonymdx07]

Written by: anon3 on Mar 12, 2007 09:39 PM

I trust my personal experience over the anecdotal complaints of this or that person who had a bad experience with an 8 year old BMW. The fact is that newer BMWs are extremely reliable. My family has had 11 BMWs in 10 years, including 5 X5's. With the exception of my 2002 745i, they have all been extremely reliable. None of my X5's has ever gone back to the dealer for warranty ... Read More...