Overview & Reviews

This year a standard CD player, climate control and power seats. The 4.4-liter V8 of the 540 now makes 290 horsepower, up 8 from last year. Rear side-impact airbags are now a no-charge option, rather than standard.

• Thrilling to drive, luxurious ride quality, clean exterior styling.

• Confusing interior markings, demanding manual transmission, high-end models are pricey.

User Reviews:

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  Good Stuff - 2002 BMW 5-Series
  By jakedogdog - April 16 - 2:00 am

  Great car. This is the third BMW I have had the privelege to own. The first two were both 328is. I loved the way they drove, but they were too small. I ended up in this car as I got a good deal on it, and its even better than the 328s. Its a great size (the back seats in the 3s are just too small) without being too big. I wish it did not feel quite so heavy - but its a price Im willing to pay.

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  I love it - 2002 BMW 5-Series
  By bamajamer - March 29 - 2:00 am

  I love this car. It drives like a dream. From now on I will only drive a BMW

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  Best Sedan Ive Ever Driven - 2002 BMW 5-Series
  By SemiNo.1e - March 13 - 2:00 am

  It responds to your will. I smile every time I drive it.

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  The best of both worlds. - 2002 BMW 5-Series
  By gallois - February 17 - 2:00 am

  Euro Delivery on a 525Ti is the way to experience the capabilities of this car without looking in the mirror for black and whites. Pick up the car in Munich, its ready to go, fully insured for 30 days, a tank of gas and no restrictions, plus you save 7% off the US price. The car is a dream, sports suspension, tiptronic shifter and adaptive controls make driving a pleasure. On a French road a dog ran out at 60mph+, I hit the brakes thinking new hood ornament, the car stopped so fast my wife didnt have time to scream ! The dog walked away. The 525Ti takes the biscuit. I should have known this when I noticed Munich cops in 5 wagons as standard issue.

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  expensive fun - 2002 BMW 5-Series
  By kirkd1 - February 1 - 2:00 am

  My expectations of this car have been met. Its fun to drive and is the most comfortable seat in the house. My bad back hurts in just about everything except my sport seats. I hate the noise I now have from the tires that started at about 10k miles and its getting worse. Those low profile tires aren’t all bad though helping turn-in that makes me smile when I need a little rush. I’m disappointed in the “slipping clutch” of the A/T. The upgraded sport steering wheel is mainly plastic and it stares me in the face. The in-cabin entertainment I paid extra for could sound better and have an in-dash changer.

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  BMW 540i 6 Speed - The best sports sedan - 2002 BMW 5-Series
  By Peter J - January 28 - 2:00 am

  The BMW 5 series has always been excellent and the current model introduced in 1997 is no exception. This is a quiet sophisticated car that has amazing performance. The 6 Speed manual transmission can be a little baulky when cold but once she is warmed, this car is phenomenal. As is the case with most BMWs (I have owned 6) speed is achieved with little fuss and the turbine like drive in the back never gives up, right up to maximum speed you can get away with. The car is, without doubt, one of the finest cars on the road. The interior is a little dated now, but this car is still a winner with build quality to match.

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  Get this car - 2002 BMW 5-Series
  By wagonman - January 24 - 2:00 am

  The car is awesome. Smooth and powerful. Sports car lurking under a sleek station wagon. Get the 5 speed manual transmission to experience BMW technology.

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  A Dream - 2002 BMW 5-Series
  By tlffxhouston - January 23 - 2:00 am

  This car is a joy to drive and has an exterior design that is plainly beautiful. The interiors design is average and the comfort is average. However, the driving the 530 is pure fun and comfort, with a stronge feeling of safety.

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  My 5-Speed Wagon - 2002 BMW 5-Series
  By Sharkey - January 13 - 2:00 am

  Apparently a stick-shift BMW 5-series is a tough sell in Los Angeles. So, I landed a good deal on the car. It is equipped with both the Sport and Premium package, Xenon headlights, and Park Distance Control. After owning Japanese luxury cars, you notice the lack of amenities like a center console, extra sunvisors with extensions (the 5-series sunvisors cant really be utilized to shade the drivers side window), an auto-dimming rear-view mirror, and an in-dash CD changer. The sport seats can be tough on your left thigh when clutching. All that aside, its the best-handling, highest quality wagon Ive ever owned.

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  530i best car you can have!!!! - 2002 BMW 5-Series
  By eduardo - January 12 - 2:00 am

  Im happy with my 530i premium, sport, this is a excellent car, fuel economy in the highway i got 30 mpg, at 85 mph, and this is a safest, powerful, elegant, and the best on resale value, if you like the 5 series go for the 530i, the 525i the engine is to small for the body and weight of the car.