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3.75 out of 5 stars

Never Again

Scott, 08/04/2008
2003 BMW 5 Series 525i 4dr Sedan (2.5L 6cyl 5M)
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Being stationed overseas I figured it was time to buy a new BMW. I owned this car for 4.5 years, replaced all 4 rotors three times, also replaced 4 of 6 ignition coils throughout my ownership. All under warranty, luckily. Replaced the cub hold assembly, too easily broken. It's great to drive especially on the German Autobahn, but the headaches of maintenance were too much. I sold this car and after three months the new owner e-mailed and said the ignition coil went out.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

The best car I've ever own

Charlie IL, 01/08/2003
2003 BMW 5 Series 540i 4dr Sedan (4.4L 8cyl 6M)
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My BMW 540I 6 Speed is my fourth BMW. I have own 2 Mercedes Benz 3 other BMW's but the BMW 540I has to be the best car. I love the way it handles cornering, stopping, power, perfornmance over all. The styling of the exterior as well as the interior of the car has to be one if not the most sexiest one. I also like the fact that I feel very safe while driving it, where on other cars I don't get that feeling. The BMW 540I is the best car to drive.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Best BMW I've Owned

chb, 09/29/2003
2003 BMW 5 Series 540i 4dr Sedan (4.4L 8cyl 6M)
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I've owned 4 5-series and 1 7-series and my husband had a M6 and a M3 and this is the best BMW yet. My last 5 was a 2000 540i Sport 6 speed also. I could not believe the difference between the new one and the old one. The handing is super, the suspension wonderful. I love to drive it.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Best sports sedan period

ali kayani, 01/21/2003
2003 BMW 5 Series 525i 4dr Sedan (2.5L 6cyl 5M)
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This is one good looking and awesome sports sedan. It is very comfortable and luxorious and sporty sedan. The interior is very fine. The materials used are quality and the car is quite agile and solid. No doubt it wins all its comparisons. If u want a quality sexy sports sedan then buy the BMW 5 series sedan with sports package

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4.88 out of 5 stars

The 5 sets the standard!

bmwmrc, 09/29/2003
2003 BMW 5 Series 525i 4dr Sedan (2.5L 6cyl 5M)
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I love the handling, fit and finish, and yes even the power of the vehicle, even though it's missing a little bit of horse power. The car however, is a dream to drive. I compared it to others in it class including Lexus, Acura and Saab and nothing drives or feels like the ultimate driving machine!

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