By esqtodd on 07/25/02 00:00 AM (PDT)
Vehicle
1995 BMW 5 Series Sedan 540i 4dr Sedan
Review
With a budget of $20,000, I went to a
couple of dealerships and drove some
nice cars, like a 2000 Maxima and a
2002 Altima. First, I really don't
like front wheel drive cars, which
doesn't leave one with many options
these days. Plus these cars (even the
Maxima) seemed a bit sluggish. Then, I
found a '95 BMW 5401 w/ a six-speed
manual tranny. I asked about it and
the salesguy said, "Oh, it's a manual
shift...we can't seem to sell it."
Well, for me...a six-speed is a real
selling point. I took it for a spin
and I could'nt believe the torque from
that beast ! It had soooo much power
and it handled so much better than the
other cars I had driven.
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By Frankie The Shard on 07/25/02 00:00 AM (PDT)
Vehicle
1995 BMW 5 Series Sedan 525i 4dr Sedan
Review
This was my first Bimmer, and I gotta
tell ya, it is NICE. Smooth as silk on
the highway, and the traction control
really keeps you on the road in crappy
conditions. So far, it's been pretty
reliable. The only repair I've had to
make was the fuel pump (quit at 125K)
which was not that big of a deal. I got
into an accident with this car, and
WOW. I honestly believe this car saved
my life. Worth the price for the safety
alone!
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By PhilH on 07/22/02 00:00 AM (PDT)
Vehicle
1995 BMW 5 Series Sedan 525i 4dr Sedan
Review
Wonderful car with excellent build
quality and loads of style. Can be
made into a serious high performance
vehicle with a few modifications.
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By magic1688 on 06/28/02 00:00 AM (PDT)
Vehicle
1995 BMW 5 Series Sedan 525i 4dr Sedan
Review
This BMW is very reliable and fun to
drive. Excellent quality and nice deep
shine paint finish. Gas mileage is
excellent for a heavy and 6 cyclinder
car. Traction works great in wet road
surface. Strong brakes. Great feedback
on sterring feel. Smooth shifting
automatic transmission. Deep bass on
the stereo system!
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By mattertisdfghsidfg on 06/12/02 00:00 AM (PDT)
Vehicle
1995 BMW 5 Series Sedan 525i 4dr Sedan
Review
remember that driving the ultimate
driving machine is sort of like dating
a super-model... and everything will
fall into place
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By BimmerE34 on 06/02/02 00:00 AM (PDT)
Vehicle
1995 BMW 5 Series Sedan 525i 4dr Sedan
Review
With all the BMWs in this world, I
found myself in a dealer looking into a
certified 525ia during a battle with my
Jeep. The car is solid and has taken
me on many long trips without any
failures. On one occasion, my BMW was
hit from behind by a commercial van and
suffer NO damage other than loosing the
cover for the tow hook in the read
bumper. The van had heavy grill damage
since it went under the back of the
BMW. I highly recommend this car to
anyone interested in some class without
the huge cost normally associated with
it.
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By RADJED on 04/06/02 00:00 AM (PST)
Vehicle
1995 BMW 5 Series Sedan 540i 4dr Sedan
Review
Bought this car used on a lease
forfeiture. Strongest car I had ever
driven at the time. Used it for
business for 2 years then gave it to my
wife for our personal use. Big
horsepower on a short, heavy body.
Turns great like all big german cars.
Seats are comfortable. Leg room short
for adults in the rear. Only complaints
are the weak front center arm rests and
the lack of drink holders.
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