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4 out of 5 stars

Don't make 'em like this any more :)

K Johnstone, 03/25/2009
2002 BMW 5 Series 540i 4dr Sedan (4.4L 8cyl 5A)
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Every once in a while things come together and result in a special product. The BMW E39 is an example of such. - The 540iA Sport Package is a near ideal blend of sports sedan and luxury cruiser. Build quality is superior to modern BMW's with thicker body work metal and orange peel free paint. Hoping that the new F60 will match it - somehow I doubt it. The E39 is I think that special.

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4.5 out of 5 stars

FANTASTIC VEHICLE !!!!!!!!

DANIEL, 07/14/2002
2002 BMW 5 Series 540i 4dr Sedan (4.4L 8cyl 5A)
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THE 540IA BASICALLY DRIVES ITSELF. IT JUST FLOWS FROM ONE GEAR TO THE NEXT AND THE BRAKES CAN STOP YOU ON A DIME. I WAS A BIT APPREHENSIVE ABOUT PAYING SO MUCH FOR A CAR, BUT WHEN I DROVE THE CAR AND READ THE MANUAL AND SAW HOW MANY FEATURES ARE ON THE CAR, I KNEW THE MONEY WAS WELL INVESTED. THE CAR IS EXTREMELY QUIET AND SOLIDLY BUILT. I GUESS THE ONLY DOWNSIDE, IN MY OPINION, IS THE GAS MILEAGE. BE PREPARED TO MAKE FREQUENT STOPS AT THE PUMP, ESPECIALLY IF YOU USE THE SPORT OR MANUAL MODES A LOT.

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5 out of 5 stars

My First BMW - The 525IA

Stan Davidson, 07/31/2003
2002 BMW 5 Series 525i 4dr Sedan (2.5L 6cyl 5M)
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I am a car lover, and own 4 cars. The BMW is the most refined of any car I have ever owned. Excellent service with only oil changes and routine maintenance required. The comfort and handling are very good.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

A 5 that's almost a 10

BoyOboi78, 08/25/2003
2002 BMW 5 Series 525i 4dr Sedan (2.5L 6cyl 5M)
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had an Acura TL but didn't want another one. had a 99 Audi A6 and had nothing but problems, so no more Audi's for me . tried out a Mercedes Benz E320, nice car but didn't seem to ride as nice, handle as well, or be smoother or quieter then the 5, plus the price and value didn't seem to be worth it. The Lexus GS300 was also another nice car i drove, but was to underdamped in my opinion and didn't feel as refined as in closing the doors or the trunk like the solidness of the 5 series. Jaguar S type, well basically build in partner ship with ford and kinda screamed cheap from a few of its parts. the 5 series has the right combination of an upscale luxury car

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4.25 out of 5 stars

Fun fun fun til wife takes the bmw away

shortyusa, 05/28/2002
2002 BMW 5 Series 540i 4dr Sedan (4.4L 8cyl 5A)
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My 540i drives like its on rail road tracks. Fast, takes curves like no other sedan. Build is great. Sound of the engine can make a grown man cry with joy. Cost is only about 10k too high. But there is no car that comes close for less than 80k. Why could BMW not make a better cup holder?? Come on Herman it just has to hold a darn cup from McDonalds!!

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