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Used 2003 BMW 5 Series Consumer Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars
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4.88 out of 5 stars

Perfection

dino, 06/15/2010
2003 BMW 5 Series 540i 4dr Sedan (4.4L 8cyl 6M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

I'm a former racer, but this is my daily driver. A blast yet still "practical" with two kiddos. Have yet to find a better new or used car.

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5 out of 5 stars

530I Comments

Big Dawg, 09/23/2004
2003 BMW 5 Series 530i 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

This is an incredible vehicle. Highly recommend it! Only critique is the flimsy cupholders. Best vehicle I've ever had.

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4.5 out of 5 stars

Excellent Car, buy it, but negotiate

tommyj, 06/24/2004
2003 BMW 5 Series 530i 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

This car has all the performance: steering, handling, braking, acceleration that I expect from a BMW. It's my second BMW, but this is the first 5. I'm a stick shift driver so I'm surprised that I like driving an automatic. The 530i has enough power to overcome the automatic.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Fantasy Car

sbu, 08/14/2003
2003 BMW 5 Series 530i 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

Car is great, dealer was horrible.

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4.25 out of 5 stars

good but not perfect

hrp, 05/29/2003
2003 BMW 5 Series 540i 4dr Sport Wagon (4.4L 8cyl 5A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

The BMW 540i is fun to drive but lacks interior comfort. Why can't they build a car with the comfort of a Lexus or Mercedes on the interior with the good looks of a BMW on the outside. I have owned three Mercedes and ejoyed their interiors and comfort but always thought the drive was not spunky or exciting. The 540i delivers a thrilling ride and wonderful handling, but I miss the comfort. Am I too old for this car?

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