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#3 of 42 Re: BMW: Reliability Concerns [div2] by quattroporte12 Oct 27, 2006 (2:21 pm)
Replying to: div2 (Oct 27, 2006 8:29 am) between a new model x3 and a 2003 x5 4.4 which do you think would handle better? Replies to this message: div2 (Oct 27, 2006 3:45 pm) quattroporte12 (Oct 28, 2006 8:21 pm) div2 (Oct 29, 2006 6:33 am) and 2 more...
#4 of 42 Re: BMW: Reliability Concerns [quattroporte12] by div2 Oct 27, 2006 (3:45 pm)
Replying to: quattroporte12 (Oct 27, 2006 2:21 pm) I've only driven X5s equipped with the Sport Package, and the last one was a 4.6is back in 2001. In contrast, I just spent a week in a 2006 X3 3.0 with the Sport Package, and I can't say that it handled significantly better than those X5s. I expect that the new X3 3.0si would handle about the same- but it will be quite a bit faster; it may even have enough grunt to keep up with the X5 4.4. I really don't think you'd go wrong with either. Replies to this message: quattroporte12 (Oct 28, 2006 8:21 pm) div2 (Oct 29, 2006 6:33 am) quattroporte12 (Oct 30, 2006 2:40 pm) and 1 more...
#5 of 42 Re: BMW: Reliability Concerns [div2] by quattroporte12 Oct 28, 2006 (8:21 pm)
Replying to: div2 (Oct 27, 2006 3:45 pm) Thanks for the info. I think both vehicles are great, but i slightly prefer the interior and exteroir styling of the x5. Just worried about snow traction (like to ski) on the 03 model, whereas the new x3's and new x5's (04-06) have the updated x-drive. Do you think there is a big difference between these two x-drive systems? Replies to this message: div2 (Oct 29, 2006 6:33 am) quattroporte12 (Oct 30, 2006 2:40 pm) div2 (Oct 30, 2006 7:40 pm)
#6 of 42 Re: BMW: Reliability Concerns [quattroporte12] by div2 Oct 29, 2006 (6:33 am)
Replying to: quattroporte12 (Oct 28, 2006 8:21 pm) Do you think there is a big difference between these two x-drive systems?   I prefer x-drive due to its ability to shift almost 100% of the engine torque to the axle that has traction. However, the older AWD system fitted to the 01-03 X5 is no slouch. I drove an 01 X5 equipped with lightly studded Pirelli Scorpions in the 2000 Alcan Winter Rally and we had no trouble with traction,though human error was another story altogether... I'll go out on a limb and state that you could probably go anywhere you wanted in an 03 equipped with decent all-season tires. Another option would be to fit it with Nokian's WR tire, which is an all-season tire that also carries the severe winter service rating(the "snowflake on the mountain"). To sum up, the older X5s are great, but x-drive makes them even better. Replies to this message: quattroporte12 (Oct 30, 2006 2:40 pm) div2 (Oct 30, 2006 7:40 pm)
#7 of 42 Re: BMW: Reliability Concerns [div2] by quattroporte12 Oct 30, 2006 (2:40 pm)
Replying to: div2 (Oct 29, 2006 6:33 am) Great to know! Thanks! I think x5's great. Its the only SUV that combines handling, luxury, and snow driving so well, (except for MAYBE the cayenne, but its UGLY), and it just HAPPENS to be a BMW! I had a question about the Nokian's WR tire. I would think these would greatly impact the handling, so do you think it would be a better option to buy them with a second set of wheels and keep the sport tires (x5 is equipped with the sport package), or is there a tire out there that will give good snow traction without really messing up the handling? Thanks. Replies to this message: div2 (Oct 30, 2006 7:40 pm)
#8 of 42 Re: BMW: Reliability Concerns [quattroporte12] by div2 Oct 30, 2006 (7:40 pm)
Replying to: quattroporte12 (Oct 30, 2006 2:40 pm) I would think these would greatly impact the handling, so do you think it would be a better option to buy them with a second set of wheels and keep the sport tires (x5 is equipped with the sport package), or is there a tire out there that will give good snow traction without really messing up the handling?   I'll ALWAYS select the option of four winter tires on a dedicated set of wheels. If you are going to go that route I'd suggest checking out some of the other winter tires available on Tire Rack- primarily because the WRs are a bit pricey to buy just for winter use.
#10 of 42 Tires by steve_ HOST Nov 01, 2006 (10:46 am)
Tire discussions seem pretty popular, so please check out the new ones under the BMW X3 & X5 group heading (you too peter1234 ).
#11 of 42 TRANS.FAIL-SAFE PROG by bobalvis Nov 27, 2006 (8:11 am)
Anyone have this warning signal appear? Mine showed up for the first time this weekend. (2002 3.0 with 60,000 miles). Car completely shut down and barely gave me enough time to get off a very busy freeway. Would not crank up immediately but did so after nearly an hour. Had it towed about 100 miles to my shop. Still waiting on explanation. Sure ruined a great Thanksgiving holiday! If you have experienced this, what was the solution? Thanks, Bob Replies to this message: smacar01 (Jul 28, 2007 8:01 am) katcopter (Jul 28, 2007 8:15 am) jencarnacion (May 03, 2009 4:55 pm)
#12 of 42 How reliable is an old X5 - worth buying? by oldbee May 24, 2007 (8:16 pm)
Really dont need a car, and could use one for weekends or a bit otherwise - say 4 to 6 thousand miles a year. There is a 2001 BMW X5 that has done 120,000 miles on the highway and I know to be kept reasonably fine (mostly highway driving, regularly maintained and by BMW only, non-smoker, parked indoor, etc). Any ideas about the engine life, or other things I should be careful about? Is reliability an issue after these many miles? Thoughts from the guys who hold onto their cars for a LONG time!?!?

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