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Used 2003 BMW 5 Series Consumer Reviews

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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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5 out of 5 stars

A Rocket Ship at the Right Price

Miami Vice, 08/10/2003
2003 BMW 5 Series 540i 4dr Sedan (4.4L 8cyl 5A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

Purchased a 540i with Nav in June 2003. My 4th BMW and what a delight to drive the 38 miles R/T to work. No problems so far. The best part was the deal...paid invoice with a trade. You can do better now with an under invoice deal. The time to buy is now.......but it's your $$$

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4.38 out of 5 stars

Great car - could use more hp & torque

interceptor, 01/03/2003
2003 BMW 5 Series 530i 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 5M)
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Great handling car with the sports package. Responsive and precise. Although the interior is smaller than most of its competitors, its exterior is still the best in my mind. Aggressive, sporty and purposeful without being trendy and tacky.

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5 out of 5 stars

BMW 525i

jerroldl, 08/13/2003
2003 BMW 5 Series 525i 4dr Sedan (2.5L 6cyl 5M)
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This is by far the best automobile I have ever owned. They call the BMW the ultimate driving machinem and they have the right to do so.

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