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Originally Posted by ftgambit
z2G where did you get your information, the X5 on JD POWER is a MEASLY 2.5 STARS and I own a 2001 model which was the 2nd year it was made, I have followed since 2002 the changes the model has endured, its very disappointing, I hate to even mention that it might have alot to do with being built in the US, as sad as that sounds, either that or the engineers designing the all the cheap plastic parts got the degrees out of gumball machine. Even if by some miracle BMW had a 3 star reliability rating which it DOES NOT, thats mediocre at best for a $50K + vehicle, my only saving grace is that I have done most of the work my self, with the exception of any service related to ECU or Engine lights, but most BMW owners many of whom are women etc.. take the vehicle in for service, for even something as simple as Exhaust Cam position sensor they charge $300, RAPE !!!!
So really thats the problem I have, if they made higher quality parts, they would fail less and the high luxury prices could be more easily digested, you get what you pay for right, WRONG!!!! US NEWS had even worst ratings then JD POWER, please check your facts bmw has lost alot in my eyes, they still make beautiful cars, that DONT LAST!!!
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As written in my post, it was the 2010 JD Power and Associates
RELIABILITY REPORT BY BRAND. So, it takes the entire lineup as a whole. And, BMW didn't rate that bad....average. That is what is expected with BMW's.
As far as the 2001 or 2002 X5, those were the FIRST two years of production. If you get any car (doesn't even matter with the manufacturer) that's in the new year of production, you're going to encounter problems. That INCLUDES Hondas and Toyotas. To note though, Consumer Reports rated the 2001 and 2002 X5 below average. Sorry, but that's typical of BMW's....average to below average reliability. Throw in the fact that it's a new production year, it would certainly be below average.
04-26-2010, 12:56 PM
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