Used 2001 BMW 5 Series Consumer Reviews
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Good car
Dutch in Texas, 03/27/2009
2001 BMW 5 Series 540i 4dr Sedan (4.4L 8cyl 6M)
9 of 10 people found this review helpful
The 540iA with Sport Package is great to drive. The car is rock solid on the road, but I have had a number of parts replaced. My one gripe with the car is it sits too low to the ground. My front bumper cover and front air spoiler were torn off by objects. The car is solid to speeds up to 145 mph (yes, we drove it that fast once as per the speedometer). There is likely some small amount of speedometer error. I purchased the extended warranty, and it was a wise investment. The extended warranty cost ~$3,300, but it got me a new factory radio, radiator, radiator expansion tank, power steering pump, and several thousand dollars of replacement suspension parts (plus service).
Best built car I've ever owned!
garys, 03/06/2002
2001 BMW 5 Series 525i 4dr Sedan (2.5L 6cyl 5M)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
I have owned most cars that are made. This is my first BMW- a 525 with auto, and premium package. Extremely responsive, quick, the smoothest transmission I have ever experienced. I have owned a Mercedes E320. They are two different animals but I prefer the BMW-and I do think it is a higher quality car-fit, finish-not much bad to say about it-the 530 is quicker, but the 525 is a good compromise.
Like this car a lot, saloon model?
Ted Komorowski, 03/16/2016
2001 BMW 5 Series 530i 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 5M)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
This car has 187K + on it and I have had no problems thus far. Got it used and have been replacing all the maintenance parts, all filters, oil, water, brake fluid, power steering ATF, and the interior parts like the cup holders, wood trim, all windscreen trim, floor mats. I may even replace differential fluid. Getting the required diagnostic tools for the eventual problems. The car uses no oil, (use 5W-40 full syn) or has any oil leaks, or leaks period, and still gets 26 mpg in town and 31+ hwy (91 Oct). I will work on the door dings and one minor dent (dine size) and paint chips last. So far I love this car which is a world above what I was driving. For the vale, I spent the same on the U.S. car I was driving as the BMW, but now I have the BMW! At 5K this is the only way I could get into the lux car market and I turns out I got the best!!! I have had the car three months, (4000 mi) but what months. So I must be fair. But what start!!! Remember with concentrated coolant use distilled water!!
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Not your usual boring wagon!
jvinca, 03/12/2002
2001 BMW 5 Series 525i 4dr Sport Wagon (2.5L 6cyl 5M)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
After seven years driving my reliable but plodding Volvo 940, my new 525iT is a luxurious breath of fresh air! It may look like your tame suburban station wagon, but it drives like a spirited sports car. The optional leather seats and interior are luxurious and the premium sound system superb. I keep finding excuses to go driving!
Sport wagon for everyone
BMWPILOT, 11/02/2004
2001 BMW 5 Series 525i 4dr Sport Wagon (2.5L 6cyl 5M)
8 of 9 people found this review helpful
You don't have to have kids to own this car. This is my 3rd BMW and I love it. Came out of a Nissan SUV which was nice but the gas milage and ride was KILLING me.I am now getting 30MPG on the highway! My last BMW was an 89 3 series (2.5L) that I had for 225,000 miles so I know this engine can go the distance and all of the extras on this car are amazing (fully loaded).
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