Used 2005 BMW 5 Series 525i 4dr Sedan (2.5L 6cyl 6M) Consumer Reviews
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I-drive (CCC system) is an issue
Lauren, 04/10/2010
BMW 5 Series 525i 4dr Sedan (2.5L 6cyl 6M)
4 of 6 people found this review helpful
I LOVE this car. It is fun to drive and is sporty while still being a 4-door sedan. It handles well and really does adjust to your driving style which I really love. There is one BIG issue, the iDrive system that controls the a/c, heat, radio, entertainment, etc. It malfunctions about twice a year and the dealership acts as if they've never seen anything like it. (After researching, it is evident this is an ongoing issue with 5-series.) They did replace my CCC/ iDrive unit while under the warranty but now it is doing it again! This time it's NOT under warranty and it is quoted to cost thousands of dollars to fix this computer module! This issue needs to be resolved.
Doesn't age well
spice4, Marion, AL, 05/18/2013
BMW 5 Series 525i 4dr Sedan (2.5L 6cyl 6M)
4 of 7 people found this review helpful
I've pretty much had problems with this vehicle every since I've had it, namely cam sensors needing constant replacing, placement of fuels in trunk panel, and my CD player has eaten the CD. It's not worth the money spent.
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270,560 miles and still going strong
David Speer, McMinnville, TN, 08/08/2018
updated 02/10/2020
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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Happy all around
Hans, 04/22/2005
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.
Good Vehicle
D. Chang, Houston, TX, 12/05/2016
BMW 5 Series 525i 4dr Sedan (2.5L 6cyl 6M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
This is an excellent vehicle to get around in Houston traffic, good gas mileage with enough pick up to get on the highway without being run over.
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