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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  Its a ten - 2002 BMW 5-Series
  By Esarbee - August 7 - 2:00 am

  Perfection on wheels. It handles and corners like the TGV. Titanium gray with gray leather. Best car I have ever owned.

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  Even God could not have created this car - 2002 BMW 5-Series
  By Joe Kimber - August 4 - 2:00 am

  This is my first BMW i have owned a Benz, Audis and a few Jags. Right now i own a BMW 530i my wife drives a BMW X5 4.4i and we also have a new Porsche 911 turbo (this is also a nice car but not good for everyday use). But none of them have even come close to how much fun the 530i is. The outside is the best looking car i have seen in years. I thought that the 5 series was getting old. Untill they brought out the 530i in 2001. If you are interested in buying this car dont buy it unless you get the sports package. The 17s are amazing. The steptronic transmission is also very responsive.

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  2002 530i, a fabulous ride - 2002 BMW 5-Series
  By Kodachromeguy - July 30 - 2:00 am

  This BMW 530i is so much fun! Its a remarkable combination of comfortable ride and great handling. I dont feel like Im in a mushmobile (typical Accord, Lexus, Infinity, etc.,), and I can actually feel the road surface through the steering wheel. But yet, its also comfortable on a long road trip. My car has the standard suspension, so I cant say if the sport version is much harsher. In 8 months, this car has been absolutely flawless. I highly recommend the adjustable lumbar supports in the seats, an inexpensive option. And the Xenon headlights are great for those of us whose vision is deteriorating with age.

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  Nice Machine - 2002 BMW 5-Series
  By J Lynch - July 27 - 2:00 am

  This vehicle is tight, quiet and a pleasure to drive.

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  BMW saved my life - 2002 BMW 5-Series
  By LovedTheBMW - July 26 - 2:00 am

  I had my BMW only 4 months when I was in a car accident and the car was totalled. I was hit on the front driver side and the car ended upside down in a ditch. The towing company said there wasnt one part of the car that could be salvaged. I walked away from the accident with a minor scape on the elbow and a sore neck. I am lucky to be alive let alone not injured. I am not that crazy about cars but this is the first car that I really enjoyed driving. I loved everything about it and I cant wait to buy the same car again. Thank you BMW.

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  540iA - 2002 BMW 5-Series
  By Bill20 - July 26 - 2:00 am

  I bought this 540iA with sports package in Jan 2001. Car is a wonderful machine to drive, even if it is a compact car. Being a compact car, it is a bit cramped inside, but on the other hand it is a smaller car, and easier to maneuver in traffic. Mine is a 2001, but even so, being a 282 hp machine, you really need to be careful with the gas pedal, or else its going to fly on you in the next tree. Basically the car is a 8 cylinder compact car, with wonderful handling.

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  BEST BMW I HAVE EVER OWNED - 2002 BMW 5-Series
  By GREG KUHNLE - July 25 - 2:00 am

  A WONDERFUL DRIVING AND LOOKING SEDAN, THIS CAR TURNS HEADS,AND MAKES YOU LOOK FOR THE LONG WAY HOME.THE 5SP SHIFTS VERY SMOOTHLY AND ON A RECENT 1000 MILE TRIP THE CAR ACHIEVED 28 MILES TO THE GALLON! THE CAR HAS A FANTASTIC STEREO SYSTEM {I ORDERED THE PREMIUM SOUND PACKAGE}AND PICKING THE CAR UP IN EUROPE WAS AN EXPERIENCE IN ITSELF.

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  My 530spt pkg - 2002 BMW 5-Series
  By ps - July 16 - 2:00 am

  I purchased the 530 with spt pkg and steptronic transmission in 4/02. My wife, who doesnt care much about driving a car, loves this one. Handling is excellent. The color, Titanium Silver, is beautiful.

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  FANTASTIC VEHICLE !!!!!!!! - 2002 BMW 5-Series
  By DANIEL - July 14 - 2:00 am

  THE 540IA BASICALLY DRIVES ITSELF. IT JUST FLOWS FROM ONE GEAR TO THE NEXT AND THE BRAKES CAN STOP YOU ON A DIME. I WAS A BIT APPREHENSIVE ABOUT PAYING SO MUCH FOR A CAR, BUT WHEN I DROVE THE CAR AND READ THE MANUAL AND SAW HOW MANY FEATURES ARE ON THE CAR, I KNEW THE MONEY WAS WELL INVESTED. THE CAR IS EXTREMELY QUIET AND SOLIDLY BUILT. I GUESS THE ONLY DOWNSIDE, IN MY OPINION, IS THE GAS MILEAGE. BE PREPARED TO MAKE FREQUENT STOPS AT THE PUMP, ESPECIALLY IF YOU USE THE SPORT OR MANUAL MODES A LOT.

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  BMW 530i - 2002 BMW 5-Series
  By middle age - October 19 - 6:43 pm

  Excellent sports sedan. Handles well and seats the whole family. One the few sports sedans in this class with manual transmission.