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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  BMW 540i-Great car compared to M-B - 2002 BMW 5-Series
  By John E. Hate - January 4 - 2:00 am

  Great car. Replaced 1992 M-B 500SEL with this gem. Benz was nothing but trouble. Have had no problems at all. Surprisingly, handles great in the snow without snow tires. Recommend highly if you want a car with much power.

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  The Ultimate Driving Machine - 1998 BMW 5-Series
  By BMWTom - January 2 - 2:00 am

  I cant wait to get in my car and drive, this is the ultimate driving machine.

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  1998 540i Sport - 1998 BMW 5-Series
  By Scott C. - December 28 - 2:00 am

  This cars lives up to the hype and continues to impress at 70,000 miles down the road. I can not think of a single car that I would want to drive for what the value of this car is worth currently. It is still tight and drives as good as ever. Taken care of properly this car is as good of a performance sedan that has been put out in the last 10 years. I cant wait to see the new 540 due out in 2003 as an 04 model.

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  Wow. - 1997 BMW 5-Series
  By FrostyPaw - December 27 - 2:00 am

  You just cant drive anything else once youve owned one of these.

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  Rocket ship - 2000 BMW 5-Series
  By Eppykid - December 27 - 2:00 am

  I drove a 3 series for the past three years. I loved it. I recently graduated to the 540i. The 540 feels like a rocket ship. If I could afford an M-5, Id buy it...but...this car has everything I need.

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  I LOVE IT - 1990 BMW 5-Series
  By rjs5689 - December 24 - 2:00 am

  I bought this car in 1990 and still today she runs strong. i love hitting the parkway entrance becuase i know i can just hit it and fly on with no problem. It is very comfortablt it is black on black so it does get kinda hit. the auto transmisison shifts like a charm even with the 90000 mile son it now.

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  Nice Ride! - 2004 BMW 5-Series
  By Silver4evr - December 24 - 2:00 am

  I took delivery on 12/12/03 of a Titanium Silver 530ia with light grey leather/Antracite trim, Steptronic Auto Trans, Premium, Sport, Prem. Sound, Parking Distance Control, Active Cruise Control, and Fold Down split rear seat. I test drove a 330ia and a 525ia before deciding. The 330ia was very fast but bouncy. The 525ia felt a tad bit under powered. The car does everything asked of it and more. There are some cool design touches: The mirrors automatically turn down when in reverse so you can see the curb, the music volume automatically increases at high speeds to overcome road noise. Through the iDrive, almost everything is programmable.

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  528iT - 1999 BMW 5-Series
  By branmur - December 22 - 2:00 am

  great alternative to a mini van and SUV

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  Performance/cost to own=unbelievable - 1994 BMW 5-Series
  By Bimmer only driver - December 21 - 2:00 am

  Bought this "still like new" 94 in 98 with 27,000 miles on it. Have changed oil every 3,000 miles (told this is a waste, however) put on new tires at 40K and have changed every filter on the car. Thats it. The car now has 78K miles, drives like new and costs nothing to own. Bought a new Jeep Cherokee as a family ride in 2000 instead of an X5. Dont make that mistake sports fans

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  Too late to turn back - 1998 BMW 5-Series
  By uncleg - December 21 - 2:00 am

  When we first bought this car for my wife she was in love wthi the style power and performance. I loved the the features. But little did i know it would be the beginning of the end. Not soon after we bought the car we had to replace all the head lights and break lights under warranty. Buy the 3rd yr we have replaced allexterior lights at least 3 times. Called BMW and they state, it is a common problem up until I started to experience more expensive items like the ASC and the transmision relay.etc.etc.etc. The BMW dealers will only provide a loaner if yuo bought it there? Not lexus or mercedes. I will never buy another, I go back to Mercedes and lexus.