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4.88 out of 5 stars

Awesome fast sporty sedan

BMW 540iA, M5 susp, 04/19/2009
2003 BMW 5 Series 540i 4dr Sedan (4.4L 8cyl 5A)
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I bought my 540iA new before the body style changed and I'm glad i did. I tested the 6 speed manual first but the sales rep convinced me to buy the automatic with manu-matic shift. The car is fast yet unassuming. My 540iA came with the M5 sports package complete with M5 steering wheel, suspension/brakes and front/rear spoilers. I was shopping for an M3 as I was already driving a 1998 528E but the M3 was too small - am so glad I made the right decision. I would recommend the 540ia to any sports, luxury and German car enthusiast.

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4.63 out of 5 stars

Nice Driver

Sports Car Fan, 10/24/2003
2003 BMW 5 Series 530i 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 5M)
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First BMW I've owned but its a real driver's car. Having had recent STS's which disappointed me, the BMW is a real sports sedan. Well worth the price.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

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jeff epperson, 10/25/2003
2003 BMW 5 Series 530i 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 5M)
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Second BMW, its all it claims to be.

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5 out of 5 stars

After its fifth birthday

dmotzev, 07/08/2008
2003 BMW 5 Series 525i 4dr Sedan (2.5L 6cyl 5M)
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Just recently, I happened to trade in a six months old Japanese coupe for this 5 year old German saloon. What a difference! This is my first personal BMW and although it has almost 60000 miles on it, it feels tight and responsive. In fact, I test drove an E60 530i before I bought this one, but it just did not feel right. The combination of the M Sport package, the Premium package and the manual transmission creates an extremely convenient, yet amazingly looking everyday driver. Navigation is handy, but costs money to keep up-to-date. If you prefer adrenaline pumped driving, better look for a 540i/M5, but if you do not require extreme performance, you are going to love this car!

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4.5 out of 5 stars

great sports sedan

x021627, 10/25/2003
2003 BMW 5 Series 540i 4dr Sedan (4.4L 8cyl 5A)
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previously owned acura tl and moved up to 530i. excellent handling, standard stereo and excellent materials and workmanship. i just love to drive this car!

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