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Used 2004 BMW 5 Series Consumer Reviews

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3.75 out of 5 stars

So So

Joe from the North, 12/29/2003
2004 BMW 5 Series 530i 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
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This is my second 5 Series BMW. Compared to the previous version, the 2004 is roomier and more comfortable. The trunk is larger and the new electronics are enjoyable. However the feel and drive are not as tight and driveable as previous versions. The interior dash doesn't have the look or styling of a luxury car. The i-drive, although not as complicated as the 7 series still is difficult to use.

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4.25 out of 5 stars

If only the electronics were executed!

David J2005, 05/15/2004
2004 BMW 5 Series 545i 4dr Sedan (4.4L 8cyl 6A)
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Great car! However, everytime the car is started, the "mouse" must be pushed to acknowledge the safety warning. This is a pain. I also have a MB which has the same message, but times out in seconds automatically.

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4.5 out of 5 stars

Could be better

JMZ, 05/31/2005
2004 BMW 5 Series 530i 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
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Like the looking and performance. Marked 225 hps but feels stronger than Infiniti G35 during the acceleration, which claimed 280 hps. Navigation system works better than my portable Garmin one, particularly the voice reminder, split screen: one for map and one for arrow direction. Parktronic and adaptive headlight are good features. The basic stereo sound is already better than the Bose in my previous Infiniti i30. Things I do not like: the interior looks cheaper than most of the same level cars in the market. IDrive is ok but not much advantages. No mp3 playable although the manual said so. No DVD playable in parking like Infiniti M Series.

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4.5 out of 5 stars

my car

nine-a, 12/29/2003
2004 BMW 5 Series 525i 4dr Sedan (2.5L 6cyl 6M)
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i love driving it

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5 out of 5 stars

Nirvannah- This is Heaven on Earth

Iqfinsvcs, 12/30/2003
2004 BMW 5 Series 525i 4dr Sedan (2.5L 6cyl 6M)
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During the past 12 years I have owned three different 5-series models, including the new 525i..This car is by far the best in terms of luxary and design, external and internal. I doubted that BMW could better the 97 model..well folks, the new 2004 is a far better auto overall..it's a knockout. The much maligned i-drive is easy to use but you have to play with it for a while..Drawbacks: a noisy interior with the moonroof open on highway, and a premiun cd changer that allows random play on one cd only...minor quips tho.

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