Used 2005 BMW 5 Series Sedan Consumer Reviews
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545i; a great performer
Joe, 12/11/2008
2005 BMW 5 Series 545i 4dr Sedan (4.4L 8cyl 6M)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
I recently purchased a pre-owned 545i, with about 55k on the clock. The car is tight, without creaks and rattles, and the interior still looks largely new. My previous vehicle was an 06 Lotus Elise, and even so, I would say this car drives impeccably. Everything from the engine, to the weight distribution, to the suspension (sport package) to the transmission (6sp MT) is perfect. My only complaint with the whole car is the iDrive system; it's too cumbersome. Simple tasks like changing the radio station or ventilation settings should be easy to do with individual knobs without resorting to a series of menus.
Still the Best Performance Sedan
fat penguin, 03/23/2006
2005 BMW 5 Series 545i 4dr Sedan (4.4L 8cyl 6M)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
I have owned more than 10 BMWs and, with the exception of my 2003 M3 convertible (my baby), this is the best car yet. It's a sports car, luxury sedan, and a practical everyday vehicle all in one.
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awesome
dentkorn, 10/27/2004
2005 BMW 5 Series 530i 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
Car drives and handles beyond expectations.Annoying cuphoder,and radio only blemish to this buyer.
Bring Back the Drivers Car
wanger, 01/13/2005
2005 BMW 5 Series 530i 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
After having a 528 and a 330 convertible, I purchased the new 530. It is so stiff that you do not feel you are driving a BMW...more like a Lexus. The former model felt like you were truly driving a sports sedan. This has no feeling to it. No life. BMW also made the door panels too tall, hence smaller windows like the Chrysler. The back seat passenger can hardly see out of the window. I also miss having the 6 buttons to get a specific radio channel. The iDrive radio just does not cut it. Bottom line: rock solid care with no excitement.
Hitt yourself in the head with a hammer
stevee500, 11/05/2004
2005 BMW 5 Series 530i 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
TRADED MY E320-AFTER 6MOS TRADED RIGHT BACK TO AN E500. MY 530 HAD AN MSRP OF 63 K W/ EVERY POSSIBLE OPTION. DRIVING THIS CAR WAS LIKE HITTING MYSLEF IN THE HEAD WITH A HAMMER - IT FEELS SO GOOD WHEN YOU QUIT! I DRIVE IS EASY, BUT STILL A NEEDLESS HASSLE AND VERY DISTRACTING. ALSO FAR LESS COMFORT THAN THE BENZ. LOUSY INTERIOR, POOR STORAGE, CHEAP LOOKING ORANGE INSTRUMENT LIGHTS. EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS ARE SLIGHTLY LARGER THAN THE MERC YET THE MERC IS SO MUCH MORE ROOMY! BUT THE I DRIVE IN THE ISSUE - IT MAKES THIS CAR FAR MORE COMPLEX TO OPERATE THAN IT NEED BE. MY BENZ HAS ALL THE SAME BELLS AND WHISTLES YET IS EASY AND INTUITIVE TO OPERATE. BMW WILL DROP I DRIVE!!