2003 BMW X5 4.4i Limited Edition Sport Utility 4-Door 4.4L

2003 BMW X5 4.4i Limited Edition Sport Utility 4-Door Description

This vehicle has been well maintained and has every option in it that you could possibly imagine and desire!The title is Clean NOT Salvaged.
The vehicle is driven by 1 owner and never smoked in.Loss of employment forces sale. Not in a rush either. If I didn't have pressing bills that were more important I wouldn't sell it.Kelly Blue Book has it priced at $6116.00 to aprivate party. (see image)The local dealer wants to give me $6500 as trade in, but only if I buy a brand new vehicle for 2017. I can not, as much asI would love to, I can not afford a new car without a job.
TRANSPORTATION MODE -BMW has this thing called Transport Mode, which can inadvertently be set by notallowing the vehicle to go into sleep mode before removing the battery cables.Since I removed the battery cables to un-install my stereo system I put the vehicleinto "Transport Mode". The following now does not function due to this modebeing active.
Windshield wipers will not function(2) Keyfobs doesn't functionAuto lock on all doors do not functionCenter lock and unlock button will not functionDome lights will not automatically work but work manuallyMirror lights for curb view and puddle view do not functionRear windows stopped working
That's it. I got a quote from 3 certified BMW shops at an average of $103.00to fix. BMW dealership quoted $900.00 after verifying it was "Transport Mode".
PLEASE READ FULLY BEFORE BIDDING____________________________________INTRODUCTION

BMW X5 is fast, comfortable, and prestigious.It delivers superb handling and excellent performance.X5's straight-line and freeway manners are great.It feels stable, the steering is precise, and the ride is smooth.The V8 engines provide plenty of power, making the X5 faster in the race away from traffic lights than most cars.For 2003, X5 is more luxurious and better equipped.

The BMW X5 4.4i model took SUV performance to new heights, with a powerful V8 that delivered 0 to 60 mph times in the 6-second range.That's quick, but 4.4i is also fast: On paper, it's capable of nearly 145 mph, though I don't recommend driving a vehicle this tall that fast.Massive 22" Onyx Black Wheels and 35 Series low profile tires by LH-Eleven "LIONHEART" contribute to impressive cornering grip and stopping power.

Logically, the X5 makes little sense, although it handles well for an SUV and better on the streets, in the rain, and in the snow.

Logic may not be the factor you are looking for here, however.X5 is sporty, stylish and upscale.That twin-kidney grille indicates a successful owner.It also indicates BMW's reputation for quality and driving excitement.It works well in foul weather and easily negotiates muddy trails.Inside, it's luxurious and comfortable.It also offers the command seating position many people like.Perhaps those are among the reasons X5 sales are so strong.BMW sold 42,742 X5s in 2002.

For 2003, all X5 models feature brake lights that illuminate quickly and more intensely under hard braking, this model has aftermarket "Hyper Bright" brake lights as well as the third Brake light. Adjustable ride height is available on 4.4i models with the "Sport" Package as this model is and this one has had its suspension lowered to close the gap between wheels and fenders giving this SUV a much cleaner Sport look.The tires that come with this 4.4i Sport Package have been upgraded from H-rated to V-rated low profile series, and the electronic speed limiter has been deleted with this vehicle, lifting top speed from 128 to 143 mph approx. (though, again, I don't recommend traveling at those velocities except for testing purposes on a closed track).

Interior leather is smoother for 2003 and this vehicles interior is immaculate with no signs of wear and zero rips or tears.Onboard navigation is functionally improved. The rear-seat Head Protection System (HPS) is now standard, a very important feature. This vehicle comes with Independent Rear passenger DVD players and a remote in the headrest of the front seats.

The 2003 BMW X5 4.4i model DID NOT feature HID or Halos in the headlights, however, this vehicle has aftermarket HID headlights with Halos on a matte black backing.

The added lights in the mirrors help with seeing puddles before you step in them.

LINEUP

BMW X5 comes as three models, with increasing horsepower and standard equipment: 3.0i ($39,500); 4.4i ($49,950). These prices are from BMW dealerships near me and are vehicles that are still in warehousing with less than 10,000 miles.

BMW launched the X5 (for 2000) as a single, upscale model, powered by a 4.4-liter V8 engine mated to a five-speed Steptronic transmission.For 2001, BMW added the lower-priced 3.0i model, powered by a 2.8-liter inline six driving through a five-speed manual gearbox, with the Steptronic automatic as an option.The six-cylinder engine produces 225 horsepower, compared to 305 for the 4.4-liter V8.And the 3.0i rolls on 17-inch wheels, rather than the 18-inch rims found under the 4.4i. This 4.4i comes equipped to you sitting on 22" wheels and 35 series low profile w-rated tires.

The high-performance 4.4i joined the model line for 2000, pumped up by a 4.4-liter V8 rated 305 horsepower and 300 pounds-feet of torque.That's mega-power, by any standard.The 4.4i comes with a five-speed Steptronic transmission programmed and geared differently for a more sporting character.Its 22-inch wheels and w-rated tires (285/35ZR22 106W XL) are wide enough to impress Fred Flintstone.Unique trim cues distinguish this model, including a rear air diffuser, wind splitters at the sides of front and rear bumpers. Shadowline trim with clear turn signal and side marker lenses.Dual big, chromed oval exhaust outlets finish off the rear.This 4.4i comes with a comprehensive list of luxury equipment, including aftermarket xenon high-intensity discharge (HID) low-beam headlamps, rain-sensing windshield wipers, and a powered glass sunroof and moonroof combination.

3.0i and 4.4i are well-equipped and can be fitted with a short list of stand-alone options and four popular option packages.The moonroof, for example, lists for $1,099 by itself but is also included the Premium Package for both models.A Sport Package ($2100 on 3.0i, $1600 on 4.4i), which tightens the suspension and upgraded interior and exterior trim. This 4.4i has an adjustable ride-height system and auto leveler which you won't find in other X5 models.

This BMW X5 4.4i has Rear-mounted side-impact air bag($385), a retractable load floor ($380).

To help keep drivers on the road and in control, all X5s come with full-time all-wheel drive and Dynamic Stability Control, which includes traction control, electronic brake proportioning, Dynamic Brake Control, an electronic stability program, and Hill Descent Control.Additionally, all X5s benefit from a four-wheel independent suspension, four-wheel anti-lock disc brakes, and rack-and-pinion steering.

WALKAROUND

There's no question who builds this vehicle.X5 is immediately recognizable as a BMW.It looks like a 5 Series wagon on steroidsand is remarkably close to the wagon in overall size.From its kidney-shaped grille to its multi-segmented tail lights, the curvy X5 is all BMW.The slope of the tailgate looks almost identical to that of the 5 Series wagon.The major difference is that the X5 is 10 inches taller than the 5 Series wagon, this taller stance being key to its sport-utility character. The added custom Large-diameter wheels with low-profile tires enhance its aggressive appearance and will get compliments at every stop.

Surprisingly, the X5 is classed as a light-duty truck by the U.S.government.Most truck-based SUVs, including the Mercedes-Benz M-Class, are built with a separate body bolted onto a frame.X5, however, uses a monocoque body shell like that of a regular sedan.This unit-body construction provides a much stiffer structure, which improves handling, reduces noise and allows better fit and finish.The X5 is not the first monocoque SUV; Jeep pioneered the concept two decades ago with its Cherokee, a concept carried forward with the current Grand Cherokee.Lexus RX 330, Nissan Pathfinder, and the 2003 Range Rover, which BMW helped develop, all use a unit-body design as well.Because of the unit-body construction they share, the Lexus RX is the X5's closest competitor in terms of ride comfort and handling.

INTERIOR

BMW X5 has a great interior.Typically BMW, it's all business and no nonsense.But it's also very luxurious.

The 4.4i comes with the Dakota leather as standard equipment, and a choice of light or dark poplar wood trim.New for 2003 is the Dakota hides, which are supposed to be better than Montana skins.

The simple, uncluttered layout, accented with touches of wood, lends an air of elegance.The door handles have a nice brushed-aluminum finish, and the soft plastic surfaces feel more like leather.The switchgear is ergonomically well designed.

The front seats are excellent, firm, supportive, with lots of adjustments.The rear seats are also comfortable.The rear seatback can be reclined.Despite the X5's greater exterior height, however, headroom is nearly identical to that of the 5 Series wagon.

X5's cargo capacity is no better than that of a 5 Series wagon's.The moment you open the rear hatch, you will be amazed of cargo space.Power switches in the cargo area move the reclining seatbacks forward for some additional carrying capacity, and the rear seats are split 40/60 and can be folded down to provide a fairly flat surface.

X5's rear hatch is split, with a flip-up window and a tailgate similar in design to the old Range Rover's.The rear window can be opened independently of the tailgate, convenient for quickly loading small items.A remote hatch release opens the rear window and you can open the rear hatch with the keyless remote control, which works well.

Reflectors on the top of the tailgate's door jamb enhance safety when accessing gear at night.A sturdy rollaway cargo cover can be removed for carrying larger items.

Passive safety has been a major goal in the development of the X5, which can be ordered with no fewer than eight airbags.Each front-seat occupant gets a front airbag, a side thorax airbag and a side head bag.Optional side thorax bags are equipped in this X5 for the two rear-seat occupants.BMW's Head Protection System for front and rear passengers is standard.The airbag system is essentially the same as in the advanced 7 Series.According to BMW, the X5 performed better than any vehicle ever tested by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) in its brutal testing that they conduct.

DRIVING IMPRESSION

BMW X5 performs impressively well when equipped with one of the V8 engines.Power from the 4.4-liter V8 is seamless, with the redline arriving at 5800 rpm.The six-cylinder 3.0i isn't in quite the same league and works best when paired with the automatic transmission.

According to BMW, the 3.0i automatic accelerates from 0 to 60 mph in a quick 8.6 seconds, the 4.4i in a very quick 6.6 seconds.

The performance of the 4.4i would be quick for a sports sedan.For an SUV, it's amazing.Its performance allows the 4.4i to compete comfortably against the Mercedes-Benz ML55 AMG.ML55 comes with an AMG-tuned V8 rated 342 horsepower and 376 pounds-feet of torque, giving the M-Class Mercedes nearly identical 0-60 performance by having to give the Mercedes ML a much larger engine than this X5 4.4i.We doubt that many X5 owners will drag race their neighbors.But they will notice how the 4.4-liter V8 makes terrific sounds when they step hard on the gas.And how smooth, responsive, and quiet it is when driven around town.

Shifting is silky smooth in normal driving situations.The automatic transmission offers the Steptronic mode, allows a choice of automatic or semi-manual control.Notching the lever to the left puts the transmission into Sport mode and enables the manual override; then a simple quick nudge forward or backward ratchets the transmission up or down one gear.X5's Steptronic is executed perfectly.A quick downshift makes passing on two-lanes safer and smoother.

Handling is stable and comfortable, with less twitching and head toss than in the Mercedes M-Class.(Compared to the Mercedes-Benz ML430, the X5's track is one inch wider, and the BMW rides 2.2 inches lower.) That's not to say the X5 is soft.It feels firm in the twisties and at high speeds.It can be driven like a sports car.On the freeway, the X5 changes lanes with the lightest of touch and with total precision. This 4.4i feels every bit like a sports car on the streets and a bit choppy off-road, due to the fact the suspension has been lowered and tightened for cornering on the streets. But make no mistake, this 4.4i can handle rain and snow like nobody's business!

Overall, X5 is among the best-handling SUVs, although whatever else you drive will likely prejudice your opinion.If you get out of a regular truck-based SUV and into an X5, you'll be amazed at its handling.If you get out of a BMW sedan, however, you'll find that the X5 does not inspire the same confidence.BMW claims that its test drivers have circled race courses in the X5 nearly as fast as they can in a 328i sedan.This is probably true for experienced drivers who know their own limits as well as those of the vehicle they are driving.But most of us find the X5 is a tall vehicle that leans more than a sedan when going through corners.

Huge four-wheel disc brakes (ventilated in front) incorporate every electronic trick known to man.They are easy to modulate, and, they enable the X5 to stop as quickly and securely as the BMW 7 Series luxury cars.

SUMMARY

BMW X5 may be the best-handling SUV on the road.It may not haul much cargo, but the V8 models sure haul themselves.They are big, high-performance machines that can hold their own in any on-road situation.

X5 buyers, they like the X5 because it is prestigious, fast, and luxurious, roughly in that order.It shouts success, it goes like stink, and it coddles driver and occupants in sporty, upscale accommodations.Undeniably, the X5 offers BMW luxury, character, and panache.And it is fun to drive.

SPECS:

• Engine: 4.4L DOHC 32 Valve V8
• STD
• Transmission: Elect 5-Speed Auto Steptronic w/OD
• STD
• GVWR: 5,886 lbs
• STD
• 3.64 Rear Axle Ratio
• STD
• Wheels: 22x12.5 Onyx Black Cast Alloy
• $3200
• Tires: LH-Eleven "LIONHEART" P285/35R22 106W XL
• $1295
• Monotone Paint Application
• STD
• Dakota Leather Seat Trim
• STD
• Sport Seats
• $0
• Radio: None Present
• STD

• Cold Weather Package
• $750
• Sport Package
• $1,600
• Premium Package
• $2,100
• Adjustable Ride Height
• $500
• Power Glass Moonroof
• $1,050
• Heated Rear Seats
• $350
• Rear Door Mounted Side Impact Airbags
• $385
• • Suspension Lowering Kit
  • $1985
  
  SAFETY:
  • • Airbags, frontal
    • driver and front passenger
  • • Airbags, side impact
    • door mounted, driver and passenger
  • • Airbags, side curtain
    • tube 1st and 2nd row
  • • Occupancy sensor
    • std
  • • Traction control
    • ABS and driveline
  • • Height adjustable safety belts
    • front
  • • Seatbelt pre-tensioners
    • front
  • • Headlights
    • HID aftermarket
  • • Exterior light control
    • fully automatic
  • • Delay off headlamps
    • std
  • • Headlight washer
    • std
  • • Door curb lights
    • 4
  • • Illuminated entry
    • std
  • • Parking assist
    • opt
  • • Remote keyless entry
    • keyfob (all doors)
  • • Panic alarm
    • std
  • • Door locks
    • power with 2 stage unlock
  • • Rear child safety door locks
    • std
  • • Content theft-deterrent alarm system
    • std
  • • Ignition disable
    • std
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    • CONDITION:
    • Overall, this vehicle is very clean inside and out.
    • Exterior (This is my opinion and some dealerships): 8 out of 10
    • Interior (This is my opinion and some dealerships): 9 out of 10
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    • SHIPPING AND PAYMENT:
    • 1. Will ship to anywhere you need, Buyer assumes costs of shipping and insurance as well as any taxes and/or fees.
    • 2. Buyer is responsible for pickup and delivery, the vehicle CAN NOT be picked up until full price of Vehicle has been met and satisfied.
    • 3. The Vehicle is located in Reno Nevada in the USA. Please check your local freight company for charges from here.
    • 4. Immediately after winning bid, buyer is required to pay 1/2 of the cost of the vehicle up front and Second portion ("theother half") must be paid within 48 hours. Failure to do this, or failure to finish paying will cause forfeiture of first payment and vehicle re-listed. - If you can not afford this, then please don't bid, go bid on a yugo or a pinto or something.
    • FORM OF PAYMENTS:
    • I accept PayPal (account will be sent to the winner), Major Credit Cards and wire transfers/Direct Deposit. We can even split payment sources.
    • I WILL NOT accept:
    • Cashiers Checks
    • Money Orders
    • Company Checks
    • Personal Checks
    • Travelers Check
    • Gift Cards
    • Gas Cards
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    • FINAL SALES:
    • This vehicle is sold as is with all known facts of the vehicle.
    • This vehicle is sold with no warranties and no promises.

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