Used 2001 BMW 5 Series Sedan Consumer Reviews
Used 5 Series for sale
I have the best old car in the world..
lillianbraudy, 11/16/2017
updated 11/28/2018
2001 BMW 5 Series 530i 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I love my 530 I with the so Sports model BMW. I am now in my 80's and adore the turning radius; the beautiful inside; but hate there is no place to put water or coffee. I get awful mileage. All city driving unfortunately due to my age; but this car is the best in the world. Have had Fiats, Volvo, Made, Peugeot chevys of all kinds and other than my 1964 chef convertible this is the best; if you ca find one, buy it... it is a wonderful machine. Mileage is awful; but so what?? I love this car. I always wished the console was there between the seats; but I have gotten used to the lack of it and have made several accommodations such as water bottle in the crevice. forget the coffee grabbers; they interfere with my blue old age crip card.
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Awesome Mileage in Gas Crunch
GumDoc, 08/10/2007
2001 BMW 5 Series 540i 4dr Sedan (4.4L 8cyl 6M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Bought this car used in 02 when I was in the market for a lux vehicle. A cousin suggested I go for a test drive. Dealer had just taken in car on trade 7500 mi demo service and 1 owner. Car was offered CPO and it is now out of warranty after about 1 year. Great Value! With recent gas crunch, I was concerned about a V-8 (same as 7-series) and was considering a new vehicle when I started tracking mileage. At 55 on hwy, car gets >30 mpg and at 65 car gets 28-29 mpg, both well over EPA estimates for the vehicle. This V-8 does better than many V-6s - a secret known only to owners.
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Very Happy
mike2lane, 03/14/2005
2001 BMW 5 Series 530i 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Bought this car because of its lower comparable depreciation, and I couldn't be happier. My only problem is that I really would like better drink holders... how American, I know! The drive is impressively smooth to the point where my friends make comments and two have bought one themselves. I recommend this car if for no other reason than the great service I get at most dealerships come time for service.
Great ride despite high maintenance cost
SeanK, 10/20/2009
2001 BMW 5 Series 540i 4dr Sedan (4.4L 8cyl 6M)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
I was looking for a luxury car to modify into a performance vehicle (gs300 +turbo kit & +tranny swap). When I found this car looking for 6 speed rear wheel drives, I was immediately taken. Quick, comfortable & connected. Why buy another luxury automobile and turn it into a performance vehicle when you can buy one that is already dialed in. They are rare to find, and even more rare w/ low miles & in good condition. Car feels glued to the road at any speed the governor allows. After leaning on the throttle uphill in 6th, I realized how much power this engine has. If you understand the cost of ownership, go for it. You will not be disappointed. If you care about MPG, get a different car!
Great car under 70k mi
Maddog, 02/26/2008
2001 BMW 5 Series 540i 4dr Sedan (4.4L 8cyl 6M)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
Awesome car right up to 75k miles, when the car started having many coolant sys problems. Long term reliability not acceptable for people like me who like to keep their cars.