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5 out of 5 stars

WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

AD545, 11/16/2003
2004 BMW 5 Series 545i 4dr Sedan (4.4L 8cyl 6A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful

Had the car for two weeks now, love it! simply amazing.

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1.5 out of 5 stars

going to MB

MrBreadToast, 05/11/2004
2004 BMW 5 Series 545i 4dr Sedan (4.4L 8cyl 6M)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful

trading it in because of all the electronic problems. Nothing but a hassle

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4.5 out of 5 stars

The 5 drives fine

BimmerUser, 12/11/2003
2004 BMW 5 Series 530i 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful

Just finished my first 1k in it.Sports package variable ratio steering is great,feels like a smallercar. Can be tricked into over compensating though. Nice grip from the MXMs but the brake feel is a tad bit mushy.6 spd auto is nice with the torquey inline6.There isn't the 2nd push you'd expect past 4k+. Low end is nice.Ergonomics are a bit off:Driver cupholder is too far away to use safely while driving. iDrive is nice but unuseable when driving. Sound Sys controls menus are stupid and non-intuitive, requiring too many steps to change CDs. Unable to change CD in changer from steering wheel.CD changer in the back of the glove compartment a dumb idea.

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5 out of 5 stars

GREAT CAR

JaniceSmIth, 12/10/2003
2004 BMW 5 Series 545i 4dr Sedan (4.4L 8cyl 6M)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful

THIS CAR IS AMAZING! I LOVE IT! Its drives so nice!

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4.63 out of 5 stars

A Great Car

Skipper2, 12/19/2008
2004 BMW 5 Series 530i 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful

I purchased this car in 04 which was the initial build for the new style. I must say that I am very happy. It is now December of 2008 and I still love this car. I did purchase the extended warranty and service plan which covered me for 100,000 miles. I have not invested a penny in this car except tires at 80,000 miles and gas. There were some nuances with the programming at the beginning but they were taken care of for free. The ride comfort and handling are both great. As a matter of fact my wife purchased 2 3 series because of our love of my car. My wife and I also took the BMW Performance school and loved the performance. It was a rainy day and we were able to max out the performance.

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