Overview & Reviews

It's no exaggeration to say that the BMW 5 Series sets the standard for premium sport sedans. Introduced for the 1972 model year, the midsize 5 Series has long offered a near-perfect blend of performance, luxury and interior room. It's also highly regarded for its refined styling and innovative technology features.

Most BMW 5 Series models you'll come across will be rear-wheel-drive sedans, though you'll stumble upon the occasional 5 Series wagon on the used car market. In addition, all-wheel drive has been optional for some time, and many used sedans in colder climes will be so equipped. Traditionally, the 5 Series has featured an inline six-cylinder gasoline engine, but BMW has also offered V8 engines, turbocharged four-cylinders and even diesel-powered options. When people ask us to recommend luxury cars, the BMW 5 Series is invariably high on the list, new or used.

User Reviews:

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  so far so good - 1997 BMW 5-Series
  By Georges81 - May 4 - 2:00 am

  the car handle well, its fun to drive, and it gives a nice driving pleasure. The only thinks you are scared of, is that you dont know if you will arrive to your destination with out having a small technical problem.

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  Wonderful Car, Not so nimble - 1998 BMW 5-Series
  By RichGilb - May 3 - 2:00 am

  Its a beautiful car, and BMW does an excellent job thinking of luxury details. The pickup is wonderful, but the handling around sharp curves is not as nimble as a sports car. Its a true sports sedan, and perhaps the best one you can buy. The 6-speed manual is a rocket! I had a number of minor electronic glitches (ghosts). Sunroof stopped working here and there, then started, etc. It was enough to make me a bit nervous about its reliability. But I must say, they were minor issues.

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  love car, hate all its problems - 1990 BMW 5-Series
  By alliehhhh - May 2 - 2:00 am

  love car, hate all its problems. Many electricl problems. Battery always stalling. BMW dealership outragous!!!!!!!!

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  BEST CAR - 2003 BMW 5-Series
  By DSANJ - April 25 - 10:00 am

  BEST CAR I EVER LEASED AND I HAVE LEASED OVER 20 CARS

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  My 540i 6-Speed - 2003 BMW 5-Series
  By J. K. Jackson - April 25 - 2:00 am

  This car is outstanding! You simply have to drive this car to get a better understanding of just how phenominal this car really is. You get it all-- performance, luxury, comfort, style, just for starters. You will not be amiss in owning a 540i.

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  head turner - 2000 BMW 5-Series
  By ravenfan52 - April 24 - 2:00 am

  After 18 years of driving many different vehicles, my 540i with the sport/M package is by far the best car Ive ever owned. I recently test drove a M5 and honestly, it feels only slightly faster than my 540i. The car is now 4 years old and still turns heads at stoplights! Especially fun is blowing away the kids in the ricers they dont know what theyre up against! : )Id definitely buy one again..

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  WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! - 2004 BMW 5-Series
  By AD545 - April 19 - 2:00 am

  Had the car for two weeks now, love it! simply amazing.

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  Had It For 1-Month Now - 2004 BMW 5-Series
  By hoganzdad - April 13 - 2:00 am

  The new styling brought me into the dealer. The lines are beautiful from all angles - even better in person than in pics. Then I drove it, eventually home (3.0/SP/PP/Xenon/Titanium Gray Metallic). This car maintains the perfect balance between luxury and performance. The 3.0 is silky smooth and acceleration is much better than I expected. It took all of 2 weeks to get used to I-Drive - not a big deal and many more menu choices than I thought. Set most of them once and forget them. Radio and HVAC can still be controlled with buttons on the dash. The dealer was great to deal with as well (look into BMW leasing!). But the cupholders.....

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  The best - 2002 BMW 5-Series
  By headcracker - April 11 - 10:00 am

  I tried everything in this class, and a manual was a must. The A6 biturbo, very nice but not an equal. The M5, well I still think about it. 500 miles a tank on the road. With the fold down rear seat it does better than I expected. Could not however have dealt with the trunk without the fold down rear seats. Did I buy this car to drink while driving!!!!!!!! I really dont care about the cupholders. Simply the best 4 door car in the world. Gas mileage is much better than anticipated, car now 10 months old and I have averaged 21.8 overall.

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  Im a BMW ADDICT!!!! - 1995 BMW 5-Series
  By bmwbrat123 - April 11 - 2:00 am

  I absolutely love my BMWS. Yes I said plural -BMWS. Back in the 70s an ex boyfriend had an orange 68 2002. That started the whole mess. I dumped my Firebird 4000 (which was a piece of garbage)- and traded it in and bought a 73 2002 (which I still have). I know you might find this hard to believe but it drives and handles like new!!!! I also have a 95 525i sedan which I also use and love. I like the cloth interior - its cool in the summer and comfortable in winter. Everything about my cars is perfect! The only thing on the 525i is - I would give it a few more horses. The hell with those stupid cup holders!