2005 BMW 5 Series Consumer Reviews Page 6

Perfection of the drive

Written by: Front Ranger on 03/22/2005

Vehicle

2005 BMW 5 Series 545i 4dr Sedan (4.4L 8cyl 6M)

Review

Previous car was 1999 540i sport pkg. Sold and bought 2004 M3. Drove the M for 6 months, traded it on 2004 545 sport with auto. Love it! 90% of M3 performance, way more comfort.

Favorite Features

Sirius radio, active steering, active handling with sport pkg, 6spd auto. Power, handling, very quiet on the road.

Suggested Improvements

wish BMW would offer aluminum trim inside with black interior. A more aggressive exhaust note would be cool

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4-door Porsche

Written by: donelonpc on 03/20/2005

Vehicle

2005 BMW 5 Series 545i 4dr Sedan (4.4L 8cyl 6M)

Review

I owned a 2003 540 with the M-Sport pkg. I thought it was tops in all categories. This one is even better in all aspects. Handles on rails, 0-60 in about 5.7. I love the styling, and yes even the I-knob. It took little time to learn, and after you make your settings, you rarely use it again.

Favorite Features

Styling, handling, power, wheel design.

Suggested Improvements

Not many, it would just be picky. The inside door handles should be metal and not the fake metal plastic. In a car over 62k, that just ain't right.

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4-door Porsche

Written by: donelonpc on 03/20/2005

Vehicle

2005 BMW 5 Series 545i 4dr Sedan (4.4L 8cyl 6M)

Review

I owned a 2003 540 with the M-Sport pkg. I thought it was tops in all categories. This one is even better in all aspects. Handles on rails, 0- 60 in about 5.7. I love the styling, and yes even the I-knob. It took little time to learn, and after you make your settings, you rarely use it again.

Favorite Features

Styling, handling, power, wheel design.

Suggested Improvements

Not many, it would just be picky. The inside door handles should be metal and not the fake metal plastic. In a car over 62k, that just ain't right.

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The Ultimate Sport Sedan!

Written by: RizMalik on 03/15/2005

Vehicle

2005 BMW 5 Series 545i 4dr Sedan (4.4L 8cyl 6M)

Review

I bought this car last evening and was surprised by the handling, comfort and performance of the car... it's awesome! I got the fully loaded 545i in titanium silver metallic. Yes, the styling is not perfect... but every car these days has some weak spots... so not a big deal. The interior is perfect, power is always there on demand and the luxury is outstanding.The 18" runflat tires look classy and add to the beauty of the vehicle. The Logic 7 audio system will blow you away (will have to spend 1800 bucks for it). The iDrive is simple and easy to use contrary to the confusing articles about it. It is very easy to use and is practical. If you want to get the ultimate sport sedan, go for it

Favorite Features

Handling, braking, interior luxury, extreme built quality

Suggested Improvements

19" wheels on sport package,

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2005 bmw525 automatic

Written by: Bob on 03/12/2005

Vehicle

2005 BMW 5 Series 525i 4dr Sedan (2.5L 6cyl 6M)

Review

I love it and have no regrets, it was expensive but worth it and so was the navigation system

Favorite Features

navigation system

Suggested Improvements

radio controls

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Ownership of My 3rd BMW. 2005 525i BMW

Written by: Patricia McCoy on 03/12/2005

Vehicle

2005 BMW 5 Series 525i 4dr Sedan (2.5L 6cyl 6M)

Review

The performance of the 525i series is outstanding. I have the sports package on my automobile, the grip to the road; as you are going around curves. Hugs the road. Love the rotating lights, especially in the evenings; the support back in the driver's seat makes this vehicle an exceptional soothing and comfortable adventure. Storage space in the trunk is excellent. The body style is sleek and classy. Hot Las Vegas weather the silver tones are perfect for desert & evening driving down the strip; shows off pure elegance. Safety of this vehicle is at the top of the line of autos. I have received discounts on my auto policy for having lo-jack & side, overhead, front airbags. Proud owner in Las Vegas NV.

Favorite Features

Rotating headlights, support back feature, including seat extended back of the leg support, over-sized tires (sports package). Safety feature before starting the vehicle. New sleek body style & love the color that was available. Moon roof is awesome. Friends that have driven in my bmw are in heaven!

Suggested Improvements

Continue making this pleasurable vehicle to drive. I purchased my 2005 525i bmw, December 20, 2004. My Christmas present!!!

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Great car/Questionable service

Written by: Joe on 03/12/2005

Vehicle

2005 BMW 5 Series 530i 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 6M)

Review

This is my first BMW. I looked carefully at other cars before deciding on this one. I have no complaints with the machine. It's solid, responsive and easy to drive. The "bells and whistles" (iDrive, etc) are actually easy to use and functional. Practical too. The front-end of the car seems a little low and I am distressed to occasionally scrape inclines at low driveways and bumps in the road.

Favorite Features

Navigation in the heads-up display is a real luxury. A total convenience. Also, the active cruise control gets me from LA to Vegas in record time while hardly ever having to touch the gas pedal or brake.

Suggested Improvements

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I love this car...

Written by: Mary on 03/11/2005

Vehicle

2005 BMW 5 Series 525i 4dr Sedan (2.5L 6cyl 6M)

Review

I've only had my BMW 525 for 2 weeks now and I have yet to find anything I dislike about this car. I traded in a 2002 Jaguar, which I enjoyed, but after driving this car I knew I had to make the switch. The overall interior is bigger, my husband, who is a bigger guy fits comfortably in both the front and back seats. The car is quiet and easy to drive. The iDrive is different but after playing with it a bit it's not a big problem. I like the way it handles the road and the smooth drive. The trunk space is great. Unless something drastic happens I can see me driving a BMW for a long time

Favorite Features

One of my favorite features, as silly as it sounds, is the heated steering wheel. Great for the wonderful North East winter.

Suggested Improvements

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BMW 530i

Written by: Spidel on 03/08/2005

Vehicle

2005 BMW 5 Series 530i 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 6M)

Review

I have driven BMWs for 27 years now and this is my favorite yet. The I Drive is definitely improved over the 7 series version, but is still the least attractive part of the car. The handling is superb... typically BMW. Most of my experience has been driving on the Autobahns where this car is simply unmatched. Driving here in the States is a bit more challenging, but still pure fun.

Favorite Features

I love the steptronic transmission.

Suggested Improvements

The I Drive still needs to be simplified. It is too complex and can be distracting.

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What a wonderful car!

Written by: CJ Kim on 03/08/2005

Vehicle

2005 BMW 5 Series 545i 4dr Sedan (4.4L 8cyl 6M)

Review

This is such a responsive and performing car. So smooth at the same time powerful! The gas mileage is suprisingly good for 8 cylinder car. During last 3000 miles, it averaged 21.5 MPG. One complaint, the cup holder sucks.

Favorite Features

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