Used 2005 BMW 5 Series Consumer Reviews
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CCC Problem
black545, 09/16/2010
2005 BMW 5 Series 545i 4dr Sedan (4.4L 8cyl 6M)
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Great car but there is a issue with the CCC aka iDrive. I had one go out under warranty at about 40,000 and now again it went out at 79,000 but this time I have to pay and it costs $1600 to replace. I have the certified pre- owned warranty which the dealership that I bought from said was bumper to bumper (the salesman lied) and now I have to suffer the consequences. Also the brakes squeal even though they do not need to be replaced. The rear tires wear fast because in the sports suspension, the wheels are slightly inward on purpose for handling so you will have to change tires frequently. Do not recommend if you don't have a lot of money to pay for service.
My Second 5 series
Mike H., 02/04/2005
2005 BMW 5 Series 530i 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
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Just traded my 2004 525i for a 2005 530i..no need to say I like the 5's since I moved into the 530 after only a year. More power and much better tires than on the 04 model. If you are shopping for a car in this class, check this car out, it is quite elegant & comfortable! Issues with the 04 525, cupholders, transmission skipping a bit, had 2 recalls within 1 year... the 2005 I have now has a very badly misaligned hood that will require adjusting. Contacted BMW to voice concern over the poor fit and finish that is so unlike BMW, otherwise, happy as can be with the car
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First BMW, It's Amazing!
Quetzalcoatl, 11/12/2004
2005 BMW 5 Series 530i 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
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This is my first BMW. I fell in love with German engineering when I owned the '98 Passat. This is that multiplied by 10. The car is a pure joy to drive. It makes the slog of the commute worth it, at least for a little while. I-drive is nowhere near the horrible extra everyone says. The cupholders aren't great, but they do the job. The one complaint I have is minor, and that is the odd compartments in the center armrest. What's the point?
My Mistake
My Bimmer, 06/04/2006
2005 BMW 5 Series 530i 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
0 of 3 people found this review helpful
If you are looking for a budget/luxury/family performance car with good gas mileage, this is it! Sleek design, very comfortable and exceptional power for a v6. Nimble, great cornering and nice road feel. I have had it to 150 mph, but it took a while to get there and I wasn't comfortable as I arrived. "Ah There's the rub". At about 125 suspension feels loose. The SPORT PACKAGE corrects that problem. 0-60 takes about 9.3 sec., an eternity when trying to catch a fast car. The M5 will correct that problem(0-60 4.3). The 530 is a beautiful machine.
Best mid-size sport sedan out now
GER_545SMG, 11/11/2004
2005 BMW 5 Series 545i 4dr Sedan (4.4L 8cyl 6M)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
This car has delivered...and more. I have never enjoyed a car as much as this. Everything is just great. Sure the cupholders could be better, but this is otherwise German engineering at its finest.