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Used 2005 BMW 5 Series Sedan Consumer Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars

I love this car...

Mary, 03/12/2005
2005 BMW 5 Series 525i 4dr Sedan (2.5L 6cyl 6M)
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I've only had my BMW 525 for 2 weeks now and I have yet to find anything I dislike about this car. I traded in a 2002 Jaguar, which I enjoyed, but after driving this car I knew I had to make the switch. The overall interior is bigger, my husband, who is a bigger guy fits comfortably in both the front and back seats. The car is quiet and easy to drive. The iDrive is different but after playing with it a bit it's not a big problem. I like the way it handles the road and the smooth drive. The trunk space is great. Unless something drastic happens I can see me driving a BMW for a long time

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4.63 out of 5 stars

Great car/Questionable service

Joe, 03/13/2005
2005 BMW 5 Series 530i 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
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This is my first BMW. I looked carefully at other cars before deciding on this one. I have no complaints with the machine. It's solid, responsive and easy to drive. The "bells and whistles" (iDrive, etc) are actually easy to use and functional. Practical too. The front-end of the car seems a little low and I am distressed to occasionally scrape inclines at low driveways and bumps in the road.

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5 out of 5 stars

Best Vehicle I've Ever Owned

Michael in Florida, 01/07/2005
2005 BMW 5 Series 525i 4dr Sedan (2.5L 6cyl 6M)
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I've owned Mercedes, Lexus, Cadillac, Audi, Porshe, to name a few, but never had a BMW until I bought the new 525i 8 weeks ago. I was, and continue to be, totally awed by the vehicle. This is a well-built, eye-catching and unbelievably performing machine in every way. The styling is unparalleled; the interior is roomy and erognomically satisfying; the trunk is spacious and can hold 4 sets of golf clubs; the horsepower is deceiving, only 184, but it responds assertively and appropriately to any demand I place on it. I recommend the xenon package with adaptive headlights, the premium package, and the satellite radio. Great surprise and highly satisfying - best of over 40 cars I've owned.

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4.63 out of 5 stars

2005 bmw525 automatic

Bob, 03/13/2005
2005 BMW 5 Series 525i 4dr Sedan (2.5L 6cyl 6M)
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I love it and have no regrets, it was expensive but worth it and so was the navigation system

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5 out of 5 stars

Ownership of My 3rd BMW. 2005 525i BMW

Patricia McCoy, 03/13/2005
2005 BMW 5 Series 525i 4dr Sedan (2.5L 6cyl 6M)
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The performance of the 525i series is outstanding. I have the sports package on my automobile, the grip to the road; as you are going around curves. Hugs the road. Love the rotating lights, especially in the evenings; the support back in the driver's seat makes this vehicle an exceptional soothing and comfortable adventure. Storage space in the trunk is excellent. The body style is sleek and classy. Hot Las Vegas weather the silver tones are perfect for desert & evening driving down the strip; shows off pure elegance. Safety of this vehicle is at the top of the line of autos. I have received discounts on my auto policy for having lo-jack & side, overhead, front airbags. Proud owner in Las Vegas NV.

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