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4.88 out of 5 stars

My BMW 530i

James Cheek, 06/04/2004
2004 BMW 5 Series 530i 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
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My 2004 BMW 530i has fulfilled all my expectations. It is quiet,smooth, powerful, good looking, easy to handle and fun to drive. The I-Drive is sometimes a pain and at times one yearns for the simpler, digitial dash controls, especially for climate--the radio and CD controls may acutally be better on the I-Drive. I had a defective airbag warning light (most apparently did) but BMW promptly replaced the defective computer causing it.

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4.63 out of 5 stars

Lovin' It

Johnny JK, 06/04/2004
2004 BMW 5 Series 525i 4dr Sedan (2.5L 6cyl 6M)
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I really love this call, except for the fact that lately, some iDrive features are acting a little funky (need to take it into the dealership)

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5 out of 5 stars

Love at first sight

Tom Mescall, 11/22/2003
2004 BMW 5 Series 530i 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
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When I first saw her, I was captured. On my drive up to the dealer I saw many vehicles on the lot and my eyes continued to be drawn to the new 5. Once I began to approach the vehicle, I had to have it. The only questions in my mind was engine, options and color. My new 530i is a pure joy. With the premium and sport package it looks and feels great. The driving experience is unparellled. I previously test drove the E320, and the A6. Neither captured my desire for a luxury sports car with such vigor as my new 5. I don't even look back over my shoulder in the one month I have owned it. I know I made the right decision.

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5 out of 5 stars

I am back

i'm back, 12/30/2003
2004 BMW 5 Series 530i 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
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amazing! I had a 2002 525 and last january sold it and bought x5. x5 was great but certainly no 5 sreies.My wife now drives the x5. I did not think bmw could or should mess with the 5 series. but now that i own the new 530 with the sport package i am impressed. the car drives and handles impressively.i had mixed feelings regarding the new body style, but after seeing the car in the drive way it is sharp!

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5 out of 5 stars

Be Your Own Judge

E60_90024, 06/04/2004
2004 BMW 5 Series 525i 4dr Sedan (2.5L 6cyl 6M)
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You must drive this car to appreciate the blend of sporty performance and luxury. The full size appearance belies actual performance characteristics. The handling and performance are nothing short of awesome. iDrive takes a little time to master, but you soon realize that you have ultimate control over systems and have access to information that in any other car, you'd have to rely on the dealer service department for. The ability to create custom settings for the steeing wheel control buttons is a great feature. And Bangle bashing aside - The styling is both sporty and elegant, and unlike anything in it's class.

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