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Used 2003 BMW 5 Series Consumer Reviews

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5 out of 5 stars

Ultimate Driving Machine

Yura, 12/23/2002
2003 BMW 5 Series 525i 4dr Sedan (2.5L 6cyl 5M)
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Performance is not all about acceleration. 525i does not have strong pull of a 540 or an M5 but it has all the right genes, awesome handling and road manners; it is full of potential. Pleasure to drive, first car in which I do not regret talking longer way home.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

As good as it gets !

itwizard, 08/31/2003
2003 BMW 5 Series 540i 4dr Sedan (4.4L 8cyl 5A)
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I bought this car after test driving several competing cars from Mercs, Lexus and Audi. I needed something with 4 doors. This 540 is an absolute beauty. It has speed, power and superb handling. Above all it feels real solid and safe while driving. Kids love it and so does the wife.

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4.63 out of 5 stars

The best for the money

Kristal, 12/27/2002
2003 BMW 5 Series 525i 4dr Sport Wagon (2.5L 6cyl 5M)
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This car is simply the best one for the money. It has an excilent ride and manners. It sounds increable and is unbeliveble comfortable at any speed. Truly the best. Can't wait for the new one!

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4.75 out of 5 stars

Former M3 Driver

A pleasure to drive, 09/16/2003
2003 BMW 5 Series 530i 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 5M)
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As a former M3 owner, I was concerned about this cars performance. Not anymore. Equipped with the sport package and 5 speed Steptronic transmission, understanding that this car is not a hot rod, acceleration is excellent, while handling is formidable. Fuel consumption overall has been 21.1 mpg according to to vehicles computer. This car provides for me what is necessary to be considered a true sport sedan.

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4.63 out of 5 stars

Enjoying it

nb525, 08/08/2003
2003 BMW 5 Series 525i 4dr Sedan (2.5L 6cyl 5M)
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Just put 1000 miles on it in two weeks and enjoyed every minute of it. Have been driving the solid Volvo 940 and sporty Maxima, 525 is much better than the sum of the two. Hope the 525 will last even longer (240k for Maxima, 240k Volvo is still running).

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