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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  Family liability plus fun car to drive - 2002 BMW 5-Series
  By Matthew Kim - September 16 - 2:00 am

  Excellent automobile, fun car to drive and family friendly. I had a Volvo V70 previously and I personally like BMW better. More fun to drive around, more power...

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  BMW 530i - 2002 BMW 5-Series
  By Anshuman - September 15 - 2:00 am

  Overall, very impressive. Its quite a joy to ride, with incredible handling. Enjoy! Anshu

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  New 525i - 2002 BMW 5-Series
  By gms - September 11 - 2:00 am

  This is my first Bimmer and I am quickly finding out way consumer report has rated this vechile the best value in its price range. This machine is responsive and quick! The automatic steptronic transmission is probally by far the best way to feel the solid platform. Besides, the transmission makes this car extremely fun to drive. If I had any complaints, it would be that I expected more comfort when snuggled in the bucket seat. In this department the Volvo S80 has the Bimmer beat (we also own a 2001 S80.) Other than that, if you are looking for fantistic machine that is blast to drive, go for any model in the 5 series line up.

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  happy camper - 2002 BMW 5-Series
  By ted davis - September 8 - 2:00 am

  we finally put to rest our 1982 MB deisel wagon,a slowpoke,but good driver,and solidly built..Looked at Volvos,Saabs,and BMWs. All in high 30s or more.. Took a test drive in a 5 series wagon,checked out storage space and found no strut towers blocking rear space,as in others. The basic 6 is best engine I have ever driven Imagine what a 530 with 225 HP would be like.. The car feels solid and safe. My wife drives it to Houston evry month ( 400 mi. RT),and just loves it. Faults: too much plastic in the interior,and the power seat controls can get broken easily as they are housed in cheap plastic..have had to fix these twice.

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  BMW 5 series - 2002 BMW 5-Series
  By Dirtbag - August 28 - 2:00 am

  Fun to drive, sporty, yet smooth ride. Plenty of power for most situations. Interior design functionality lacking - i.e. flimsy pop-out drink holders obscure heat/air controls, poor location for phone unless you buy the outrageous built-in phone. Optional design features, such as fold-down rear seats improve functionality.

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  wow! - 2002 BMW 5-Series
  By edandruth - August 25 - 2:00 am

  this is not a car.....its an automobile! It handles unbelievably smooth, very comfortable and excellerates effortlessly. This is truly the finest machine I have ever driven. Unfortunately, I bought it for my wife who only allows me to drive it on weekends!

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  Awful Experience!!! - 2002 BMW 5-Series
  By JakesShop - August 16 - 2:00 am

  I have a 2002 530i - sport-premium package. The first 4,000 miles were like a dream ... incredible. Then began the vibration, and the "shimmie"ing of the steering wheel. The dealership tells me that is normal for a sports-premium 530i. I cant beieve it. This car shakes! You can feel the vibration in your pant legs ... even on the smoothest roads. I have loved BMWs for a long time. This one, my very first, has been such an awful experience, I can barely look at BMWs anymore!!! Hate is a strong word. Its the only one that fits my experience to this point. BMW - if you rad this please help!!!

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  This car is a Gas ! - 2002 BMW 5-Series
  By stars59 - August 15 - 2:00 am

  This car is a Gas! It handles on all types of roads with the very best. The build quality is excellent, the sport suspension leaves very little to be desired.This automobile daily gives miles of smiles.

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  Little things mean a lot - 2002 BMW 5-Series
  By Robert Schaich - August 13 - 2:00 am

  Cup holders suck, the germans must not drink coffee or cokes.

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  Great Engineering - 2002 BMW 5-Series
  By Lucky One - August 9 - 2:00 am

  I am on my fourth BMW. All great cars. Have had some (very few) minor problems. Very dependable cars.