Overview & Reviews

A passenger airbag debuts on all models and two new V8s join the lineup. The 535i and M5 are dropped. BMW's traction control system becomes standard on the 530i Touring and optional on other models. Both 525i models gain a premium sound system.

User Reviews:

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  Still Owns the Road! - 1994 BMW 5-Series
  By JBoff - July 19 - 11:05 pm

  I bought this car four years ago and I have not had any major problems with it. The car was cared for very well. Maintenance is the most important part of owning this car. It is not a real car unless you have to take care of it. This is a car that I will have as long as possible. I would not trade it for anything (maybe an M5). This car has a timeless design and I still get compliments on what a good looking and beautiful car it is. I think the AC Schnitzer wheels really improved the appearance. I love the handling and the very very quick and secure response . The car will stop on a dime, has been very useful a couple of times. Living in CO the snow is not a problem with this car.

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  Excellent Sedan - 1994 BMW 5-Series
  By Kenneyu - April 20 - 12:37 pm

  I purchased the 530i from a private party used with 117k miles on it. It was well maintained and has exceeded all expectations I had for this car. Just a fantastic 3.0 eight cylinder engine. Great ride and gets 20 plus mpg.

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  Love it! - 1994 BMW 5-Series
  By RogerK - August 28 - 2:00 am

  I highly recommend this car, I have owned since day one. No problems, did the regular maintenance, still drives like a dream. Smooth but yet the performance is still there.

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  Love it!! - 1994 BMW 5-Series
  By Looteye - July 17 - 2:00 am

  Ive owned mine for 7 years, live in Germany where it can stretch it legs which it does VERY WELL. I have the 6- spd manual trans, love using all those gears and moving along at 130mph. Averages 24.5mpg. It has 340,000km (212,500 miles), not a problem with any serious mechanical part of the car, and Im surprised to read about engine/transmission changes from those who have had these problems. Mine runs as good as the day I bought it 7 years ago, and it still does 157mph. I cant imagine selling it for any reason, workabee buds are forever trying to get me to sell it to them. Not a chance....

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  Awesome Value - 1994 BMW 5-Series
  By KPitser - May 25 - 2:00 am

  This was my first BMW after many Hondas. Beside my sport bike, this is one of my lifes few true pleasures. Of course there are times when little piddly stuff breaks, but there are great web sites maintained by many loving fanatics like myself that help you navigate past the stealer. I love the fact that I can put my kids in the back seat but when I am alone can roll her up to 110 mph and feel nothing but confidence (unless observed by Hwy Patrol).

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  Yea!!! it was worth it. - 1994 BMW 5-Series
  By instep99 - March 18 - 2:00 am

  At 147,000 miles, Im still thrilled. This is my second 5-series. I got 110,000 miles on a 1986 528i when I began having problems with the (auto) transmission. This one is a 5-speed and Im hoping to get 200,000 just on g.p., although this Bimmer is now only used for "recreational" driving.

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  94 BMW 530i - 1994 BMW 5-Series
  By stc - December 24 - 2:00 am

  This car is the perfect size. Has been extremely reliable. 17MPG city, 27 MPG highway. No major problems at all.

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  I LOVE MY CAR - 1994 BMW 5-Series
  By BMWfan2216 - November 29 - 2:00 am

  Got this car for my 16th birthday and have been driving it ever since the day I got it! I had to get used to the stick~stalled out a few times, but my car is SO forgiving! No problems so far, and I dont think I will have any in the future. I highly recommend any kind of BMW, since I have been in every single model.

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  BMW E34 530i - 1994 BMW 5-Series
  By E34-E39-E36 - October 19 - 2:00 am

  I bought this car used in 2000 with 107K for my wife. Things show up due to age, but the engine is bulletproof, transmission is silky. 2 years later I bought myself a 98 528i, then my cousin leased a brand new 2002 X5i. Then my sister-in-law got herself a 97 328is. Handling on all of the them unreal - I avoided an animal on a highway at 75MPH once, then I spun the 530 going at about 70MPH, trying to avoid an obstacle on the road without flipping the car on its roof. As I was told, anything other than a BMW (and some other high level brands) would have flipped in the air. Those two incidents made me a fan.

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  greatest 6 cylinder wagon ever made - 1994 BMW 5-Series
  By wcpink - August 4 - 2:00 am

  After exhaustive research,I bought my used 1994 silver wagon with over 35,000 miles on it from the BMW dealership with warranty still in effect since this model and 740 shared the same engine block which had a defect.BMW changed all the engine blocks on the 740s and 530s for those manufactured between 94-97. Great looks inside and out, leather interior beautiful wood, power windows, fold down second row, sunroof opens over the front passengers or second row, and cargo net in the back. This car drives beautifully, never had any serious repairs. This car now has over 95,000 miles and I still love it.