Overview & Reviews
Average Score
4.82/5 Average
40 Total Reviews
This Year's Model Updates:
BMW now offers a DVD-based navigation system for the 2003 BMW M5 -- but alas, you still can't get an in-dash CD player. Besides that, rear head protection airbags (optional last year) are now standard across the line. This is the last year for the current 5 Series -- the M5 being the higher-performance relative of the 540i -- as it will get a full redesign for the 2004 model year. If recent history holds, the M5 is likely to go on hiatus for a couple of years before returning to the welcoming arms and wallets of wealthy enthusiasts. And rumor has it that it will be coming back with a V10 under the hood.
Pros:
- Incredible drivetrain, superb brakes, world-class suspension, attractive and luxurious interior, understated appearance.
Cons:
- High price tag, small gauges, demanding manual transmission.
