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Best Sports Sedan
Rich2003, 12/30/2002
2003 BMW 5 Series 530i 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 5M)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
Used to drive an Acura NSX and traded in for a MB E320 sedan after starting a family. I did not think it was possible to ask for both sporty feel and luxury ride. Less than one minute into test driving a 2003 530i, I knew right away what I would give myself for Christmas this year :) (only question left was buying vs leasing).
Solid and Nimble
davethewave, 06/12/2008
2003 BMW 5 Series 530i 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 5M)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
Very good build quality and performance. 93K and still no rattles, but rotors and heater are sounding worn out. Had computer chip go out under warranty, so reliability is not as good as expected for car at this price level. Dealer service was inconvenient. I have no regrets, but I would probably not buy another one new - mainly because I live too far from a dealer, and I don't like the new 5-series styling and high price.
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Nice 2003 BMW 525i 5 speed.
Marc , 12/07/2006
2003 BMW 5 Series 525i 4dr Sedan (2.5L 6cyl 5M)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
This 525i is great. I never did drive the 530 so I don't know what I'm missing in power, but I traded in my 2001 Acura CL type S and do not mind that I gave up over 70HP and other cool features such as Xenon headlights, homelink, Nav, and a CD changer. My 525i 5 speed is a blast to drive and feels very fancy inside and out even without almost all the options.
My big, beautiful beast
Greg J, 06/20/2006
2003 BMW 5 Series 540i 4dr Sedan (4.4L 8cyl 5A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
I bought the 2003 540i with the 6-speed manual transmission, which automatically gets you the sport package; and, for 2003 models only (in the US), also gets you the M-sport package, which includes front and rear fascia, 18" M-parallel rims with staggered tire sizes, along with a host of ///M badged goodies, such as shift knob, steering wheel, doorsills, etc. This is the closest thing you can get to an M5, and is in fact more rare; less than 1000 6-speed 540s were imported in 2003. My car is black on black and is absolutely beautiful. It has a lot of "presence" and gets a lot of thumbs up! Fast, comfortable, but "mature"...no boy-racer junk. Hope to keep it forever.
BMW 525i Response
Sanjay Ganju, 07/17/2008
2003 BMW 5 Series 525i 4dr Sedan (2.5L 6cyl 5M)
8 of 9 people found this review helpful
I have a 525i sports trim for the last 4 years. First there is constant problem with the dashboard electronics. Some pixels keep missing. Also there are chronic issues with alternator and additional electronics in the car. It is like dying a death by 1000 cuts. This car stalled on me twice on the highway. Somehow I came out one piece. Each time a repair is conducted results in 500-1000USD tab and if you go to their dealer then God help you. BMW is a sleek and sporty car but sell it as soon as the manufacturer warranty is over.