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Used 2005 BMW 5 Series Sedan Consumer Reviews

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5 out of 5 stars

Best Car I've ever Owned

Tom, 02/01/2005
2005 BMW 5 Series 530i 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I thought the 5-series was out of my price range, but because I own an business and leased for 3 years I was able to easily afford one. I like the comfort and look inside, the width of the seats, and the excellent ride. Only problem so far has been a flat which made me want the run-flat tire. Fuel mileage has been better than expected and snow performance has been fine. Good sound system and I find the iDrive easy to use. Whenever I am in other cars I notice the multitude of ugly buttons and appreciate the clean design. Display is easily readable in any light.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

On top of E-Class!

sdvoudouris, 01/22/2005
2005 BMW 5 Series 530i 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Outstanding road characteristics, very pleasant even at long journeys, the i- drive is very practical and simple, the best engine, very good interior space and luggage compartment. Don't compare it to the E-Class! Nothing can be compared to the 5 star 5 SERIES!

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5 out of 5 stars

Happy all around

Hans, 04/22/2005
2005 BMW 5 Series 525i 4dr Sedan (2.5L 6cyl 6M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Given that I choose the lowest HP engine, I am impressed how well it still performs, especially on the highway. I don't miss one Hp. I took it for a 1500 mile roadtrip and had the most delightful drive I have ever had. I have owned over 50 cars - so far the only section any other car performed better was in acceleration because I had cars with big engines as well.

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5 out of 5 stars

lovin it

mikelle lasorsa, 10/24/2004
2005 BMW 5 Series 545i 4dr Sedan (4.4L 8cyl 6M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

The best car I have ever drove.

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5 out of 5 stars

270,560 miles and still going strong

David Speer, 08/08/2018
updated 02/10/2020
2005 BMW 5 Series 525i 4dr Sedan (2.5L 6cyl 6M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Repair costs can be expensive

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Reliability
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Value
4 out of 5 stars
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