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4.8 out of 5 stars
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4.88 out of 5 stars

expensive fun

kirkd1, 02/01/2003
2002 BMW 5 Series 530i 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 5M)
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My expectations of this car have been met. It's fun to drive and is the most comfortable seat in the house. My bad back hurts in just about everything except my sport seats. I hate the noise I now have from the tires that started at about 10k miles and its getting worse. Those low profile tires aren’t all bad though helping turn-in that makes me smile when I need a little rush. I’m disappointed in the “slipping clutch” of the A/T. The upgraded sport steering wheel is mainly plastic and it stares me in the face. The in-cabin entertainment I paid extra for could sound better and have an in-dash changer.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

Only thing better is an M5

beat, 03/02/2002
2002 BMW 5 Series 540i 4dr Sedan (4.4L 8cyl 5A)
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Incredible. BMW has created a 911 with four doors and a comfortable ride. Last year of the current car, sold a 98 to buy the 02. Can't say enough about it.

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5 out of 5 stars

BMW Still Top Performer in Class

gneissgod, 07/07/2002
2002 BMW 5 Series 540i 4dr Sedan (4.4L 8cyl 5A)
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The BMW 540i is still the best in class. As a luxury vehicle it has every amenity that anyone would want to have. As a sport sedan it has power and is as agile as a cat. The sound system is spectacular but you really don't need one because listening to the engine as you drive is music to a true driver's ears.

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5 out of 5 stars

The best of both worlds.

gallois, 02/17/2003
2002 BMW 5 Series 525i 4dr Sport Wagon (2.5L 6cyl 5M)
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Euro Delivery on a 525Ti is the way to experience the capabilities of this car without looking in the mirror for black and whites. Pick up the car in Munich, it's ready to go, fully insured for 30 days, a tank of gas and no restrictions, plus you save 7% off the US price. The car is a dream, sports suspension, tiptronic shifter and adaptive controls make driving a pleasure. On a French road a dog ran out at 60mph+, I hit the brakes thinking new hood ornament, the car stopped so fast my wife didn't have time to scream ! The dog walked away. The 525Ti takes the biscuit. I should have known this when I noticed Munich cops in 5 wagons as standard issue.

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4.63 out of 5 stars

A blast to drive Rocket Wagon

JDMartin, 07/25/2003
2002 BMW 5 Series 540i 4dr Sport Wagon (4.4L 8cyl 5A)
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This car has plenty of room to carry whatever you need, but with the driving pleasure of a sports car. A long time luxury SUV driver (Grand Cherokee, Denali XL), I wanted a car that handled better for a change. This is definitely the one. It is definitely nice to look at, and if you take this car out on your favorite windy road you will experience complete exhilaration.

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