Used 2001 BMW 5 Series Consumer Reviews
Used 5 Series for sale
Things break
kathysav, 11/15/2004
2001 BMW 5 Series 525i 4dr Sport Wagon (2.5L 6cyl 5M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I love the way my Alpine wagon drives, but a lot of little things inside break, and often. The cup holder (poor design) has broken 4 times. Now, I no longer use it. The back sunshade has broken, and the indise mouldings fall off if touched while entering and exiting the car. Dealer does not make it easy to buy parts to fix yourself. Great performance, but sad that the inside quality is not up to snuff. I would expect more from our BMW. Seats are not comfortable for long journeys!
BMW... There is no other.
Dutch von Bimmer, 07/16/2005
2001 BMW 5 Series 540i 4dr Sedan (4.4L 8cyl 6M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
This is a fantastic car. I think BMW broke the mold with this body style. I have loved this car every minute I have owned it. I have had many offers to buy this car. No chance, amigos! Get your own car.
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The Tom, 02/03/2009
2001 BMW 5 Series 530i 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 5M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
This is my first non-US made car and I am in love with "my baby". I am 6'3" and 260 lbs. The 530 fits like a glove. Plus I have a family so I use the space of the 5-series. To me, it is the best of everything. As of this writing I have logged over 30k miles as I purchased pre-owned. Has had a bit more maintenance cost than my US cars however it is a high-end car which drives and looks like no other. Most issues are regular 'wear-out' items like H2O pump, hoses, belts.
Classic manual E39. One of the last true cars.
MB, 05/24/2016
2001 BMW 5 Series 530i 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 5M)
6 of 9 people found this review helpful
Only buy this if you can get a manual. If you can't drive a manual you might as well just get a Hyundai anyways. The inline six is one of the best engines ever made anywhere, ever. Strong torque, good progression, bulletproof. Nicely matched 5 speed and sports suspension. This is the car that set the tone for a whole generation of sport sedans--none ever came close to matching its performance, comfort, safety and reliability. Still one of the highest rated BMW's ever made. A classic. Highly recommend it if you can find one.
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the Ultimate driving machine
jayjay78, 05/15/2002
2001 BMW 5 Series 525i 4dr Sedan (2.5L 6cyl 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
These must be the best built cars for around 45K. This car surly is not slow. Test drove Acura 3.2TL type S and the Lexus GS300 and still the BMW feels very well rounded when pushing the pedel and reciving the amount of power needed in all situations. Steering may seem heavy at first, after getting used to it makes you feel always so confidant and in control. Quietness seems to have been a big considertion when this car was designed, Ultra super smooth steering, ride, suspension, controls, EVERYTHING. Rear seat room is a bit smaller then other cars we test drove but not so much that it is uncomfortable. GREAT Job BMW.