Skip to main content

Used 2005 BMW 5 Series Consumer Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars
151 reviews

See Edmunds pricing data

Has Your Car's Value Changed?

Used car values are constantly changing. Edmunds lets you track your vehicle's value over time so you can decide when to sell or trade in.

Price history graph example

Trending topics in reviews

Pros
Cons
5 out of 5 stars

A step up

Simon, 06/12/2005
2005 BMW 5 Series 545i 4dr Sedan (4.4L 8cyl 6M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

I traded in a 2003 525i to buy the 2005 545i. While it has taken me a little while to get used to the new styling, it has taken no time at all to get used to the sheer driving power and pleasure of the 545i. Über-responsive and just terrific fun to drive, I am very happy with my decision.

Report Abuse

4.63 out of 5 stars

Back and better then before

blue/dark brown inti, 06/13/2005
2005 BMW 5 Series 545i 4dr Sedan (4.4L 8cyl 6M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

I had the very first 2004 545i in NYC and it looked great but the computer was never working correctly and car was always in the shop. So my dealership worked with BMW and got me into an brand new M3 convertible leaving my 545i to BMW for further evaluation. Needless to say I loved my M3 but I needed a bigger car but did not want to lose the M3 drive so I returned my M3 and am back in a new 2005 545i and BMW fixed everything that was wrong with the 2004. The car is as fun to drive as my M3 but has the best sound system (Logic 7) great handling (sports pkg) and enough room for anything that life throws at you. The GPS/voice/bluetooth all work great GET A 545 TODAY- BEST 4dr on the road!

Report Abuse
2005 BMW 5 Series for sale near you
Showing 3 of 19 listings
See all 19 listings

4.88 out of 5 stars

Wow !

susan, 12/02/2004
2005 BMW 5 Series 545i 4dr Sedan (4.4L 8cyl 6M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

The 545 is my first BMW. I am thrilled with it's performance. Sport package, sound system, head up display etc. makes the drive fun.

Report Abuse

4.75 out of 5 stars

Passes Anything INCLUDING gas stations

Chief Black Bimmer, 06/27/2005
2005 BMW 5 Series 545i 4dr Sedan (4.4L 8cyl 6M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

When I was a kid, I had a 1968 Pontiac GTO, which could pass just about anything but a gas station. My new BMW 545 will pass that Goat, and gas stations, too (I get 18-19 mpg in town, 26-28 on the interstates). In fact, largely due to its wonderful 6- speed Steptronic transmission, it actually gets better gas mileage than my other Bimmer, a 2004 330 coupe with 5-speed auto. The much-reviled iDrive is easy to master if you take the time to study the owner's manual. I have little sympathy for the whiners who invest $50K+ on a terrific vehicle, but not several hours to read the manual. IDrive will be your friend if you let it. Ride and Handling - outstanding, as expected.

Report Abuse

4.75 out of 5 stars

Excellent Job

Rich, 06/23/2005
2005 BMW 5 Series 545i 4dr Sedan (4.4L 8cyl 6M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

Ordered this 545i (still built in Germany) car and got it in 4 weeks. Excellent power and nice new interior with the Dakota Auburn Leather. Good solid fit and finish. Had an 02 540i and I like this one even more. Exterior styling they got mostly right, still looks determined and stout.

Report Abuse
Items per page:
5