Used 2003 BMW 5 Series 525i 4dr Sedan (2.5L 6cyl 5M) Consumer Reviews
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Great car, if you ignore reliability
Mike12345, 07/18/2010
BMW 5 Series 525i 4dr Sedan (2.5L 6cyl 5M)
10 of 11 people found this review helpful
I love the handling, the ride, & the fuel efficiency. The engine power is only slightly lacking. However, a car must also be reliable. This car requires repairs every 8 to 12 weeks (seriously). Thank god for the extended warranty. I fear the day the extended warranty expires & I still owe monthly payments. I love this car&hate its ongoing issues: new radiator; new plastic radiator reservoir; washer fluid pump failure (3 times); pcv valve failure ($700 to repair) & my personal favorite is when the seat warmer caught fire. The car is awesome to drive and looks like poetry in motion but my 30 year old Ford truck has been more reliable. German efficiency does not seem to include reliability
Nice 2003 BMW 525i 5 speed.
Marc , 12/07/2006
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.
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BMW 525i Response
Sanjay Ganju, 07/17/2008
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.
A Man's Car
psorota, 08/26/2003
BMW 5 Series 525i 4dr Sedan (2.5L 6cyl 5M)
7 of 8 people found this review helpful
I drove so many luxury cars before my husband talked me into trying the BMW 525i that I just assumed that this car would have all the creature comforts that my former Lexus and others had. NOT! No place for CD storage, no place for purse, no lumbar support, seat belts practically strangle me, hard to get in and out of (too low, I guess), small trunk, no A/C vents in back seat. Altho I love the Septronic transmission, I am not comfortable in this car and have concluded it is a "man's car" (my husband loves to drive it). I doubt I'd buy another BMW for these reasons.
The First Four Months
TreDurden, 11/16/2006
BMW 5 Series 525i 4dr Sedan (2.5L 6cyl 5M)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
Remarkably fun to drive (5 speed manual). Responsive steering and handling. Interior comforts are amazing. I had a Jeep before, they are fun to drive, but in a different way. The Jeep is amazing fun in an off-road way as where the 5-Series is just as much fun in an Autobahn kinda way.