Insight Into the BMW X5 for 2003
The X5 3.0i is equipped with a BMW 3.0 liter six-cylinder engine that utilizes 24 valves. The engine is mated to a ZF 5-speed Transmission. This configuration has proven to be a successful design for BMW.
The X5 uses power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. Steering is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The truck uses coil and coil springs front and rear respectively.
X5 3.0i Statistics
The X5 is 183.70 inches long, 73.70 inches wide, and 69.00 inches high. It has a wheelbase of 111.00 inches. It is able to seat 5 comfortably.
There is a 50,000 mile, 48 month warranty with this vehicle, including a powertrain warranty of 50,000/48 miles/months. This is normal for this price range.
The listed retail price in 2003 (MSRP) was $49,950, with an invoice cost of $45,615. This price is slightly higher than the industry average price for a four-door Sport Utility.
Fuel Efficiency
The fuel system for the 2003 X5 is a traditional Siemens MS 43, running on gasoline fuel. The fuel is controlled by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The capacity of the fuel tank is 24.30 gallons.
The 2003 X5 gets 18 miles/gallon on the highway and only 14 in the city. This is average for a sport utility truck.
In Summary
There are several reasons why the BMW X5 3.0i sold well in 2003. Mainly the increase in availability and a marked improvement in quality meant the buying public was more apt to choose a BMW, specifically a X5.
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