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Me, 08/16/2009
2002 BMW 5 Series 540i 4dr Sedan (4.4L 8cyl 5A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I bought this car with the six speed manual and it is fun to drive. She'll go 140 before you know it. On road trips I can break 30 mpg on the highway but city is closer to 15 mpg. However BMW quality is gone. I've had replace the water pump, radiator, a few parts in the drivers seat, sunroof, and lately the battery keeps dying and no one can figure out why.
Buy the extended warranty
Robert, 11/15/2010
2002 BMW 5 Series 525i 4dr Sedan (2.5L 6cyl 5M)
4 of 6 people found this review helpful
Bought the car with 19K on it. within a week it had a complete electronic failure and lost all systems. Fortunately it was under warranty. Since then, have has several expensive repairs, expansion tank, radiator, Alternator, secondary cooling fan, and miscellaneous other repairs. Always over $500 per visit. Nice car but always something breaking.
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My last BMW
Jordan, 07/21/2009
2002 BMW 5 Series 525i 4dr Sedan (2.5L 6cyl 5M)
3 of 5 people found this review helpful
Great experience up to the time the warranty ran out. Purchased my car new in October of 2002. After the warranty expired at 50K it was in the shop about every month and each trip was about $700, after my $200 sympathy discount. I by-passed the $1200 front passenger seat dual motor replacement and had them just lock the seat and disconnect the motors. It was one thing after another. The only way I would ever have another BMW is on a 3 year lease and get rid of it as soon as it is over 50,000 miles. Otherwise I loved it.
Best Vehicle I've Ever Owned Hands Down
Jmonk, 06/19/2008
2002 BMW 5 Series 525i 4dr Sedan (2.5L 6cyl 5M)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
I bought my BMW used, however it still performs/drives/handles/ better than ANY other car I have ever driven new or used. My 6 y/o BMW even drives better than the brand new police interceptor I drive for work. Owning a BMW will mean more $ for general maintenance but an independant BMW shop can lessen the cost of ownership. Driving a BMW truely is "the ultimate driving experience". Once you drive one, you'll know. With regards to fuel economy, these vehicles run on premium fuel. This cost will usually compute to no more than an extra $4 a tank, but you WILL get outstanding performance and good fuel economy. Yesterday I got 30 MPG highway on an out-of-town trip. My vehicle is a 525i sport.
Satisfied 5 series owner.
JimD, 05/11/2018
2002 BMW 5 Series 530i 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 5M)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
Purchased when 2.5 years old. Car still drives great at age 16, mileage 170k. Amazingly little money in maintenance in last several years.
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