Overview & Reviews

The 5 Series has been completely redesigned for 2004. Along with a new V8 and the iDrive vehicle management system, buyers can expect even greater handling from this premier midsize sedan than before.

• Available V8 power, handles more like a sports car than a sedan, luxurious yet sporty cabin.

User Reviews:

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  2004 BMW 530ia - 2004 BMW 5-Series
  By joe91 - January 3 - 10:00 am

  For 2004 BMW has again produced an excellent, top-of-the-line sport sedan, whic I consider the best on the market. After over 6 months of test driving numerous BMW configurations, as well as competive lines, I again bought a bimmer. So far, I like everything about it (including iDrive and exterior design)!

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  WOW!!!!!!! - 2004 BMW 5-Series
  By RWKramer - January 3 - 10:00 am

  My previous car was a Lexus GS400, which I adored. Wanted better handling, performance, etc. and the 545 is IT!!!! I have let several friends drive this magnificient piece of machinery and all have been wowed. The I-drive is a pain in the behind but one can live with it.

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  This is not what you want to buy - 2004 BMW 5-Series
  By Ray Vega - December 9 - 12:30 am

  I dont know whats going on with this cars. The noise inside my car is never ending. We brought it to the dealer several times to replace the seals on the four doors. Acceleration is very, very, extremely poor in the 525i. You can not pass a car in the city and mine is standard transm. My a/c always smells so bad that I always prefer driving with my windows down... for the price you pay? No way! This is a 40K car! I drive very poor.

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  New levels - 2004 BMW 5-Series
  By lhroadster - December 2 - 2:00 am

  You must be a previous BMW owner to appreciate the new 5. If not, dont judge it. A vast improvement in style and technology.

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  525i 2004 - 2004 BMW 5-Series
  By richard takahashi - November 26 - 2:00 am

  completely enjoy the ride and handling for the new 2004 5 series. sport package adds to the "fun" factor of driving with active steering. interior, high qaulity I find the exterior design attractive and unique. My compliments to Chris Bangle... bold new BMW styling.

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  Great car when it works - 2004 BMW 5-Series
  By karenw - November 15 - 10:00 am

  If I could keep this car out of the shop, I think it would be a fun car to drive. Radio - what radio, cant get AM stations and FM teases you by coming in once in a while- dealer cant fix. Air bag - sometimes it engages, sometimes not - dealer cant fix. Engine, sometimes car will run, sometimes warning signs come on and tell you to go directly to the dealership - kind of like Monopoly with go directly to jail and do not pass go - dealer has no clue whats wrong.

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  2004 BMW 5 Series - 2004 BMW 5-Series
  By yaddanyc - October 14 - 2:00 am

  Ive had this car for two months and its great!

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  Not for real road driving - 2004 BMW 5-Series
  By Los Angles - September 2 - 12:12 pm

  Nice and fun car to drive, but not for real road driving apparently. Drove thru a puddle of water over a dip (deepest part 15 in), killed the whole engine by hydrolock (in a 2 years old car!) Air intake valve in this car is a lot lower than most of the cars (behind the front bumper). So it only looks good in the showroom and drives well in a closed course? Better wish it never rains in your area. Well never buy a BMW again.

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  my new 530I - 2004 BMW 5-Series
  By jblum361 - August 28 - 10:00 am

  BMW is a pleasure to drive. Traction control on ice and snow is a good as you can expect. Heated steering wheel and seats work quickly which is a welcome relief on a chilly morning. Fuel economy is better than my previous 5 series averaging well over 30 miles per gallon on a road trip.

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  GREAT CAR - 2004 BMW 5-Series
  By HUGH SCOTT - August 28 - 10:00 am

  THE NEW 5 SERIES IS FUN TO DRIVE, QUIET RIDE, AND GREAT FIT AND FINISHED.