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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  540ia - 2002 BMW 5-Series
  By raul - September 3 - 10:00 am

  best car ever had

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  BMW525i - 2002 BMW 5-Series
  By davewill - July 22 - 2:00 am

  The design of the cup holders doesnt do a 2 year old YUGO justice.COME ON! The plastic trim around the front seats seems to be a problem area. Loose fitting. In shop twice for the seat trim Engine, transmission and driveability is BMW all the way.

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  this car is awesome - 2002 BMW 5-Series
  By ociel - February 6 - 12:40 am

  this car is awesome. Ive had it for about four months and I love it. Its nice and smooth. Theres no car that can beat BMW.

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  my first BMW - 2002 BMW 5-Series
  By bn_shopn - February 1 - 12:20 am

  Unbelieveable!

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  Great Car - 2002 BMW 5-Series
  By Aiblinger - August 3 - 10:00 am

  I waited until Feb 2001 to order my 530i with the 5spd. I didnt want a sunroof so I had to go to the 5 Series Program Manger at BMWNA to get what I wanted. Its a great car, just plain fun to drive. Youre always looking for the winding road. The torque is ride across the power band.

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  What a Car!!! - 2002 BMW 5-Series
  By Mc-Queeney - August 3 - 10:00 am

  This is the best, most fun car I have ever owned. I have owned Lexus and Mercedes. This BMW is better. Mostly, it’s fun to drive. Now want a longer commute. The Steptronic Transmission is a dream. You can roar around shifting like a race diver or cruise relaxed in auto mode. The throaty purr of that engine is music to my ears. You are at 100 mph in seconds and it tracks straight and true with great confidence at speed. Fit and finish quality is superb. The Xenon headlights really do make night driving easier. My recommendation is to spend the extra $10-$15K to get a car that will take you beyond transportation; its an experience!

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  BEWARE!! - 2002 BMW 5-Series
  By Dan Phillips - June 21 - 10:00 am

  Got my 540--at first overjoyed, then probs began. Clutch issues, then a REPLACED trans. at 18K mi.!! For a loaner, I repeatedly got a Hundai!! Astounding!! It happened to my brother, too. BMW never showed me any appreciation of my investment or expectation. Insulting! a Ive heard it before, now I know. Be careful. New clutch for 2 grand??? And still the trans. never worked right. It became pathetic. Ended lease early.