Used 2003 BMW 5 Series Consumer Reviews
Great car when not in shop
This car is beautiful comfortable powerful solidly made and enjoyable. The only problem is I am a longtime Honda owner. I admit a Honda does not compare in acceleration, stopping power, beauty or safety to this BMW, but on the other hand, essentially nothing ever goes wrong on a Honda either, and that has me spoiled. The beemer was in the shop at least 7 times for a leak that occurred in any hard rain, and has only been ok in that department since the drought made rain less common. Two days ago my wife was driving down the highway and the wheels locked up at 50 mph and refused to roll. She skidded to a stop in the road and could not even get into the breakdown lane.
Character and elegance
Excellent value. This car is worth every penny.
- 525i SedanMSRP: $6,995217 mi away
- 525i SedanMSRP: $9,995711 mi away
- 525i SedanMSRP: $5,999739 mi away
Everything I wanted it to be...
I test drove this car back in April and fell in love... Unfortunately I couldn't stomach the $65k price tag. On the test drive I was having so much fun, the salesman had to remind me that I was doing 120 MPH!!! The car was so smooth and glued to the road it was as if I was drive 40... The recent reduction in price brought the price of the 540i down into my price range, so I couldn't resist. I am very happy with my purchase of my first BMW.
Why I Love my 530
I ordered the blue water mettalic with the grey montana leather. It goes quick and the stereo is nice, though I should have ordered the 6 cd changer
Not another BMW
Avoid buying this car. Have had nothing but trouble since the day we bought it. Headlight system has had to be replaced twice.