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2003 BMW 5 Series Review

2002 BMW 5 Series 525i 4dr Sport Wagon Shown
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What Edmunds Says

Upcoming redesign notwithstanding, the 5 Series is an excellent midsize luxury car, whether you choose the high-performance 540i or a comparatively basic 525i wagon. If you can afford one, we'd highly recommend it.

Pros

Thrilling to drive, superb ride quality, upscale interiors, wide range of trim levels, clean exterior styling.

Cons

Some confusing interior controls, demanding manual transmission, high-end models are pricey.

Available 5 Series Sedan Models

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2002 BMW 5 Series 530i 4dr Sedan Shown FQView photos

525i

  • 2.5L 6-cyl. engine 
  • Manual transmission 
  • Up to 18 cty/27 hwy mpg 
  • Side/Curtain Airbags 
  • Stability Control 
  • Traction Control 
  • Navigation System (Optional) 

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2003 BMW 5 Series Exterior FQNView photos

530i

  • 3.0L 6-cyl. engine 
  • Manual transmission 
  • Up to 18 cty/27 hwy mpg 
  • Side/Curtain Airbags 
  • Stability Control 
  • Traction Control 
  • Navigation System (Optional) 

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2001 BMW 540i 4dr Sedan FQView photos

540i

  • 4.4L V8 engine 
  • Manual transmission 
  • Up to 16 cty/22 hwy mpg 
  • Side/Curtain Airbags 
  • Stability Control 
  • Traction Control 
  • Navigation System (Optional) 

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Used TMV from $7,654

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Available 5 Series Wagon Models

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2001 BMW 5 Series 525i 4dr Sport Wagon FQView photos

525i

  • 2.5L 6-cyl. engine 
  • Manual transmission 
  • Up to 17 cty/24 hwy mpg 
  • Side/Curtain Airbags 
  • Stability Control 
  • Traction Control 
  • Navigation System (Optional) 

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Used TMV from $5,715

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2001 BMW 5 Series 525i 4dr Sport Wagon FQView photos

540i

  • 4.4L V8 engine 
  • Automatic transmission 
  • Up to 15 cty/19 hwy mpg 
  • Side/Curtain Airbags 
  • Stability Control 
  • Traction Control 
  • Navigation System (Optional) 

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Used TMV from $7,948

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2003 BMW 5 Series

What's New for 2003

This is your last chance to get a traditionally styled 5 Series -- next year, its styling becomes more closely aligned with the controversial 7 Series. For now, BMW will offer a DVD-based navigation system for the existing 5 Series -- but alas, you must still give up an in-dash CD player if you opt for the nav system. Besides that, rear head protection airbags (optional last year) are now standard across the line. Additionally, all six-cylinder models get a standard moonroof. Standard on the manual-shift 540i (and optional with the automatic) is a new sport package that includes 18-inch wheels, a revised sport suspension, front and rear spoilers, visible exhaust outlets, black side molding, a black headliner, titanium-ringed gauges and an M footrest for the driver. Finally, the 525i gets a new alloy wheel design, and its premium package now includes rain-sensing wipers.
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