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4 out of 5 stars

It’s time had come

Munro, 02/18/2019
updated 02/27/2023
2004 BMW 5 Series 530i 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
0 of 3 people found this review helpful

After 180,000 relatively carefree miles, 4 accidents (was rear-ended 4 times in 12 years), and replacing an $1,800.00 headlight, it was time to move on. There was enough not to like about the BMW that I replaced it with a Mercedes E-Class.

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5 out of 5 stars

I love it!!!

BobAnge, 12/08/2005
2004 BMW 5 Series 545i 4dr Sedan (4.4L 8cyl 6A)
0 of 5 people found this review helpful

This has to be one of the most exciting cars to drive today. I love it!!! A bonus that I didn't even expect was the great mileage I get when driving on the highway... 36MPG!!

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3.5 out of 5 stars

Transmission Jolts/Jerks/Clunks; Fuel Ec

Greatly Disappointed, 08/22/2004
2004 BMW 5 Series 545i 4dr Sedan (4.4L 8cyl 6A)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful

From speed of, e.g., 30 mph, as gas pedal released to bring vehicle to stop/lower speed (when coasting and/or braking), as vehicle slows driver feels jerk/jolt forward a number times as vehicle shifts/lurches down from gear to gear (seems to be caused by abrupt increase, and then decrease in speed; and sometimes associated with a clunking sound) as it comes to a stop. At a stop, when placed in reverse, and after releasing the brake pedal, without depressing the gas pedal, the vehicle suddenly moves in a backward motion and reaches a speed in excess of 5 mph. BMW&service states: "normal" conditions.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Commuting is fun now!!!!

PrimaDawna, 08/28/2004
2004 BMW 5 Series 525i 4dr Sedan (2.5L 6cyl 6M)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful

I absolutely love my new 525i. I was in the market for a E300 and I said, what the hell, let's stop at BMW..fully prepared to hate them. My car drives like a dream. It handles like it's on rails and I have the confidence of knowing my car will do what I want. I now look forward to my 50 minute commute to work through the crowded So. California freeways. If I had known I enjoyed driving so much, I would have spent the extra $$ for the bigger engine.

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5 out of 5 stars

love my 5 series

Katy t, 02/22/2004
2004 BMW 5 Series 545i 4dr Sedan (4.4L 8cyl 6A)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful

I own a 2004 545i BMW and I LOVE this car. I have had so much fun with it, it drives so smooth and comfortable. I have a bad back and so many cars are just not comfortable for me to drive or ride in for a very long time, this BMW is so great I can go at least 6 hours without stopping at all. I also love the new design, I don't understand it when I hear that some don't like the 2004 body style, it looks so sleek and fast (like it is) and going fast, well, that is the best thing about this car it just pulls you and wants to go.

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