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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BMW 530i from RLA - 2004 BMW 5-Series
By RLA - July 2 - 3:24 pmThis car makes me feel good to drive. I love it! For about the first year, we had some software problems -- nothing that affected performance, but created a nuisance (e.g., couldnt sense CDs in CD changer, difficulty recognizing voice commands). BMW found the problem and upgraded software. Since then, its problem free. Inside styling is chic, but its a bit cramped. Little storage room.
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BMW 04 530 I comments - 2004 BMW 5-Series
By silber - June 16 - 10:35 amBest car we have ever driven performance, economy, style
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The Greatest 5 Series - 2004 BMW 5-Series
By BMW Lover - June 15 - 10:00 amThe newest 5 Series is the best ever the ride, quietness and new features such as hud Diplay.
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better than the best - 2004 BMW 5-Series
By seawer - June 9 - 2:00 amIts fun to drive ,lovely & comfort
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pull up your socks and DRIVE!!! - 2004 BMW 5-Series
By Bradman - April 16 - 10:00 amBMW continues to push the limits of the 6 driving senses with the new 545i. Plenty of power to go round. The handling and off the line power have improved significantly. The sports package rides a little rough but huggs the road like a much smaller car. This car handles and performs like a Corvette with 4 doors and a trunk. Get one on the road and try not to smile when you grip the wheel and mash your right foot to the floor!!!!
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530i - 2004 BMW 5-Series
By Jeanne - April 15 - 11:43 pmThis has been one of the most pleasureable cars to drive and own. I have not needed to pay for anything other then a new tire that was needed after blowing out on I95 and riding on the rim. I was amazed at the control that I still had when the tire blew. I have continued to enjoy this vehicle, and the only improvement I would make, is to have a fence around it in parking lots. Apparently others do not think that the car should be treated well. Of course they didnt pay for it.
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545i Great Car - 2004 BMW 5-Series
By fall in love - March 8 - 2:00 amGreat performance and handling. Have tested drive E500, E500 is pretty nice too but not as fun to drive as 545i. So if you wanna play, go for 545i.
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My 04 530i - 2004 BMW 5-Series
By Joe G - March 5 - 1:44 amI very much enjoy driving this car. It is fun to drive and very reliable. I had some computer problems early on, but they were repaired and have had no problems since. I have also had many compliments about the styling and appearance of the car. I will get another one when this lease is finished next year.
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E60 verses E39 - 2004 BMW 5-Series
By Brandon Boles - February 12 - 7:09 pmI purchased my 04, 530i a little over a month ago. So far I am very pleased with the car. Overall it is a dream to drive. It has the sports package and it feels like its on rails. I also own a 98 540i Sport. The overall compfort and flat out performance is a bit better on the 540 but it should be. Its a v8 car. I believe time will tell, that the 04, 530i will be a more reliable car. Believe it or not, the 540i fuel economy is a little better than the 530i. That may be due to driving habits. My 530 has a 6 speed manual, the 540 has the automatic steptronic transmission.
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Whats not to like? - 2004 BMW 5-Series
By Phil B. - December 27 - 2:48 amI am not sure if there is another car that better combines performance and luxury. 0-60 in 5-6 seconds, uncanny handling and feel, superb cockpit, plenty of rear seat room, excellent sound system. Why all the controversy over iDrive? It is about as easy to master as a simple video game. It seems the reviewers just needed something in the "con" column, because everything else is "pro".
