Overview & Reviews

This is your last chance to get a traditionally styled 5 Series -- next year, its styling becomes more closely aligned with the controversial 7 Series. For now, BMW will offer a DVD-based navigation system for the existing 5 Series -- but alas, you must still give up an in-dash CD player if you opt for the nav system. Besides that, rear head protection airbags (optional last year) are now standard across the line. Additionally, all six-cylinder models get a standard moonroof. Standard on the manual-shift 540i (and optional with the automatic) is a new sport package that includes 18-inch wheels, a revised sport suspension, front and rear spoilers, visible exhaust outlets, black side molding, a black headliner, titanium-ringed gauges and an M footrest for the driver. Finally, the 525i gets a new alloy wheel design, and its premium package now includes rain-sensing wipers.

• Thrilling to drive, superb ride quality, upscale interiors, wide range of trim levels, clean exterior styling.

• Some confusing interior controls, demanding manual transmission, high-end models are pricey.

User Reviews:

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  BMW 525i - 2003 BMW 5-Series
  By jerroldl - January 31 - 10:00 am

  This is by far the best automobile I have ever owned. They call the BMW the ultimate driving machinem and they have the right to do so.

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  THE BEST BMW EVER - 2003 BMW 5-Series
  By Louis Sanchez - December 30 - 2:00 am

  The Best BMW ever. I have had 4 BMWs and my new 540 has to be the best car ever. Its fast, handles well, and it Performance like a true champion should. the BMW 540 6M has some sexy lines and has more to offer.

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  BMW Quality - 2003 BMW 5-Series
  By Roc - December 29 - 2:00 am

  Car corners great. It is the most impressive feature then comes ride and handling.

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  love - 2003 BMW 5-Series
  By tom williams - December 10 - 2:00 am

  i love this car because it handles the best i have never driven a car so exciing this car is awesome.

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  THE ULTIMATE MACHINE - 2003 BMW 5-Series
  By AMILCAR - December 10 - 2:00 am

  MY FIRST BMW WAS A Z3 FELL IN LOVE WITH THE WAY IT HANLED ON THE ROAD... NOW I HAVE THE 525i WITH ALL THE OPTIONS, OF COURSE THE SPORTS PACKAGE...THE INSIDE IS MUCH BETTER LOOKING THAN THE NEW 2004 AND THE OUTSIDE LINES ARE ALSO BETTER....THIS CAR WILL BE A GREAT CAR TO KEEP FOR YEARS TO COME AND IT WILL ALWAYS TURN HEADS ON THE ROAD..... IM JUST GLAD I HAVE THE 2003! VS. 2004

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  540i - 2003 BMW 5-Series
  By jamesgallo - November 28 - 2:00 am

  this car is too much fun to drive. power, handling, brakes are all top shelf. powertrain is amazing as it pulls in any gear at any speed: from idle to redline. gas mileage is reasonable on highway (mid 20s), but abismal if pushed hard (which is hard to do without losing ones license). v8 is a little rougher than the i6 i had, but sounds great.

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  An Awesome car beats the 2004 model 5 - 2003 BMW 5-Series
  By charlieF - November 22 - 2:00 am

  This car is nothing short of amazing, the ride makes you literally feel like you floating in a leer jet. The build quality doesnt get any better than this, I mean there is hardly any plastic used in this car whats so ever its all high quality vinyl. The leather is so buttery soft makes me never want to exit the car. I had previously owned a Mercedes before this, this 5 Series compared to the Mercedes is like night and day. Mercedes needs to learn what quality and reliability is then they will have more customers, like BMW..

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  1St BMW? Skip the power - 2003 BMW 5-Series
  By enjoymibimmer - November 16 - 2:00 am

  This is my first BMW. I was intent on the 530 but couldnt find exactly what I was looking for. The dealer gave me a 525 Sport for 3 days. SOLD. Still after 6 months, Im impressed with the giddup-and -go! My next BMW (2006) will be a 530 and Im sure Ill have a renewed excitement but this 2.5 is more than fine. Caution: you will have to learn to drive all over again. Super tight handling can throw you a loop when avoiding road debris, etc. Dont worry about the cupholders. I now only allow bottled water in my car. Theyre low and a bit flimsey but available on eBay cheap. 6 mos. no problems and no messes front or back.

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  5 Series Excellence - 2003 BMW 5-Series
  By Oscar Laud - November 15 - 2:00 am

  The 5 Series 2003 model is the apex of design and build excellence. The six cylinder (an engine BMW has perfected) is smooth, quick and dependable. The sport package (with rims and M steering wheel) is well worth the price. Buying this vehicle in 2003, before the new controversial style, was the smartest auto purchase Ive ever made. The 2004 has considerable shoes to fill. Keep in mind that this version of the 5 series scored the highest rating ever in Consumer Reports. Ever.

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  ast - 2003 BMW 5-Series
  By hhlea - November 9 - 2:00 am

  Great car, all-in-all. We will definitely buy another, probably in the 7 series next time around.