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The greatest car on the road!!!
anthony_e39, 07/24/2014
2003 BMW 5 Series 525i 4dr Sedan (2.5L 6cyl 5M)
17 of 19 people found this review helpful
Being only 16 years old I am fortunate enough to have a 2003 525i for my first car it's got 45k miles and this car is truly a dream! It rides so smooth! Mine has the sport package and it is a joy to drive! It handles like a dream and the most fun car to own! If you have the opportunity to own one DONT HESITATE!!!! The repairs are kinda pricey but if you're a car guy like myself DIYing it will save you plenty of money! Truly love this car and am now a loyal BMW owner!
Can't beat it with(out) a stick
HipFan, 01/22/2003
2003 BMW 5 Series 530i 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 5M)
7 of 7 people found this review helpful
Simply incredible. Anyone who disses this car obviously hasn't driven one, and certainly doesn't own one. Go peddle your sour grapes somewhere else.
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Solid Car
Northern Rider, 05/04/2010
2003 BMW 5 Series 525i 4dr Sedan (2.5L 6cyl 5M)
10 of 11 people found this review helpful
I have had this car since 2007 and just recently had its first problem, a gasket leak that cost $800 to repair, its been reliable, solid, wonderful to drive. Its the best looking car on the road in my eyes, I love the ageless design.
Great car, if you ignore reliability
Mike12345, 07/18/2010
2003 BMW 5 Series 525i 4dr Sedan (2.5L 6cyl 5M)
10 of 11 people found this review helpful
I love the handling, the ride, & the fuel efficiency. The engine power is only slightly lacking. However, a car must also be reliable. This car requires repairs every 8 to 12 weeks (seriously). Thank god for the extended warranty. I fear the day the extended warranty expires & I still owe monthly payments. I love this car&hate its ongoing issues: new radiator; new plastic radiator reservoir; washer fluid pump failure (3 times); pcv valve failure ($700 to repair) & my personal favorite is when the seat warmer caught fire. The car is awesome to drive and looks like poetry in motion but my 30 year old Ford truck has been more reliable. German efficiency does not seem to include reliability
Excellent Power Train but Bad Gadgets
Steven, 12/23/2009
2003 BMW 5 Series 540i 4dr Sedan (4.4L 8cyl 5A)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
This is an excellent piece of machine especially if you like its aggressive and bossy exterior look. However, given the power train and the handling are excellent, there are just too many little problems that constantly haunt you. For example, weak cup holder (I replaced it twice), flimsy exterior thermostat (replaced twice), unreliable cooling system.