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4.25 out of 5 stars

A great Automobile

W.D.T., 12/11/2003
2004 BMW 5 Series 545i 4dr Sedan (4.4L 8cyl 6M)
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This is a pretty fast car but could be much better. I do give the handling at high speed a thumbs up. But again could recieve some help. Nothing put out yet since the introduction of the M3 has given the BMW it's reputation of a really fast,economic,handling,comfortable, all around great car and following the time of technology and improvement! Which is what I would love to say. I have considered a Benz to tell you the truth.

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5 out of 5 stars

Just got 2004 525i

Mikehell, 11/27/2003
2004 BMW 5 Series 525i 4dr Sedan (2.5L 6cyl 6M)
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Just got a 2004 525i automatic with cold weather package, xenon lights (which are way nice!), leather and premium package...very nice car!! I had been researching extensively new BMW's, Mercedes, and the like for the last 5 months. BMW is a very solid car. You feel very much in control. Even though I have only had it a week, it so far has proven excellent to my high standards (I plan on updating this entry in 6-8 months to see if all is still well). I was also torn between the 530 and 525, there really is not much difference in the engine perfomance considering an extra $5,000 for 39 more horsepower.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Still...the Ultimate Driving Machine

roant71, 12/10/2003
2004 BMW 5 Series 525i 4dr Sedan (2.5L 6cyl 6M)
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Hard to explain..but the best handling in a car that you will ever find.

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5 out of 5 stars

Just got it.

hyeonlyfe, 10/06/2003
2004 BMW 5 Series 530i 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
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My wife fell in love with the car when we walked into the showroom. Handles great as expected from a BMW. Lots of new bells and whistles. FUN !!!

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Laurie's New Car

UTRXMR, 11/25/2003
2004 BMW 5 Series 525i 4dr Sedan (2.5L 6cyl 6M)
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My wife totalled my SLK. We needed a four-seater this time around. We chose the 2004 525 over a 2003 530 and a 2004 E-320. My ex-wife had totalled two E-320's in the last few years, so we decided a change was necessary!! I had read the car magazines about the 5-series,and was concerned about its styling and controller controversies. But, we loved the styling. The BMW looks great in black. The electronics are challenging but interesting. I wish it had more power, but the cost of the engine upgrade wasn't worth the extra money.

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