Overview & Reviews

The 525i's inline six gets variable valve timing, providing a small increase in torque (now up to 184), and an electronic knock sensor. Additionally, leather upholstery and wood trim are now standard equipment in the 525i.

User Reviews:

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  Old school fun - 1993 BMW 5-Series
  By ucancallmenick - April 6 - 8:10 pm

  This car was purchased in 2010 as my first car. I have loved it since the day we bought it with 149,000 miles, its been reliable, comfortable, and it has superb handling. Now that it has 184,000 miles it still drives like a champ. It did have a few missteps, but you dont buy a $1,800 BMW and expect it to be perfect. First the passenger side window motors went out in 2010, then the alternator in 2012, and the cooling system finally in 2014. Still, it never really let me down, it has gone through three accidents relatively unscathed too. Awesome german engineering.

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  Aged very well - 1993 BMW 5-Series
  By Alex - June 5 - 12:30 pm

  I enjoyed driving this car especially on the open road where it excelled. I had a few unexpected problems with the injector system. Also the rear hatch and window gave me some trouble. I only wish the drivers seat would move back 2 more inches!! I am only 60" tall, but I would get uncomfortable on longer trips and my wife, same height, actually disliked the seats even more. The switch for the heated seats is badly located. When you fold down the rear seats you can carry a ton of stuff! Even at over 100k miles it was a purring cat. The extra long double sun roof was awesome. Gas mileage was a problem with high prices, but the power and stable ride are the trade off. No cup holders, though!

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  Very excited - 1993 BMW 5-Series
  By Radley Espadron - August 7 - 2:00 am

  The feel and power of this car makes me feel like Imm actually driving a sports car. But the roominess reminds me that Im in a sedan.