2002 BMW X5 Consumer Discussions

BMW X5 Maintenance and Repair

2002 BMW X5 Rear tail lights

Written by: yodaze on Oct 08, 2009 04:35 PM

Does anyone know how you get the lamp covers off of the tail gate on the rear of the SUV. Neither one is working so I just need to get behind the covers or perhaps check the fuse box. Does anyone know which fuse? Read More...

BMW X5 Reliability Concerns

Re: BMW X5 Computer Malfunction [pp2009pp]

Written by: anon3 on Sep 27, 2009 04:59 PM

"All I can say is: Caveat BMW. NEVER AGAIN." For every individual that trashes the entire brand because they had a problem with one particular vehicle, you could hear plenty of positives stories. For example, I've had six X5's and have had zero trouble with any of them (with the possible exception of the 2001 X5 4.4i, which was the first model year of the first BMW ... Read More...

BMW X5

2002 BMW X5 DVD/NAVIGATION

Written by: jerseyjim82 on Jun 25, 2009 10:01 AM

Hi I recently purchase a 2002 x5 3.0 bmw...the car doesnt have any audio upgrades and I was thinking of getting a touch screen navigation/dvd system for itand hopefully installing monitors on the headrests or a flipdown...can anyone tell me if this is feasible or will it be way too much trouble....thx Read More...

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...