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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  BEST PERFORMANCE SEDAN - 2004 BMW 5-Series
  By pnoce - September 22 - 2:00 am

  TEST DROVE THE AMG E- CLASS. FELL IN LOVE WITH THE BMW. BOTH PRICE AND PERFORMANCE

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  This car is perfect - 2004 BMW 5-Series
  By strahdawg88 - September 22 - 2:00 am

  There are no flaws in my BMW!

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  BEST YET - 2004 BMW 5-Series
  By NAPA1 - September 22 - 2:00 am

  I HAD A 2000 528I AND THIS IS EVEN BETTER IF THATS POSSIBLE. ONCE AGAIN BMW GOES ABOVE AND BEYOND. KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK..

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  love the drive - 2004 BMW 5-Series
  By ridevegas - September 22 - 2:00 am

  This car is amazing to drive. Handles like a dream. Plenty of power. I have owned 2 BMWs before and this is by far the best! I-drive is GREAT and much improved over that of the 7 series.

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  Love at first sight - 2004 BMW 5-Series
  By Tom Mescall - September 22 - 2:00 am

  When I first saw her, I was captured. On my drive up to the dealer I saw many vehicles on the lot and my eyes continued to be drawn to the new 5. Once I began to approach the vehicle, I had to have it. The only questions in my mind was engine, options and color. My new 530i is a pure joy. With the premium and sport package it looks and feels great. The driving experience is unparellled. I previously test drove the E320, and the A6. Neither captured my desire for a luxury sports car with such vigor as my new 5. I dont even look back over my shoulder in the one month I have owned it. I know I made the right decision.

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  2004 BMW 530 - 2004 BMW 5-Series
  By TCD1 - September 22 - 2:00 am

  The car overall is awesome. Im disappointed in the quality of the sound system for the stereo/CD and the CD storage in nonexistent.

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  GREAT - 2004 BMW 5-Series
  By STEPHANIE - September 22 - 2:00 am

  This car is really GREAT!

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  Dot the "i" - 2004 BMW 5-Series
  By Jack Furlong - September 22 - 2:00 am

  04 has a demonstrably better ride and feel than 03. Exterior is too close to a G35 for my taste. iDrive is utter waste of time:distracting, expensive, worthless. (It starts with a liability waiver, "push to accept," which is all you need to know.) BMW continues to ignore the essence of the cupholder, opting for shallow plastic (pun intended.) But these are nits to pick. This is still the most responsive, comfortable, reliable sedan under $90,000. I dumped my Saab 9000, MB E320, even an Alfa, and never looked back. Two oppositional thumbs up.

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  fun on the road - 2004 BMW 5-Series
  By dfmcpa - September 22 - 2:00 am

  great car have had many - mercedes sl500, clk32amg this one beats all esp for the price

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  GIVE IT A TEST DRIVE - 2004 BMW 5-Series
  By LANCE - September 22 - 2:00 am

  GIVE IT A TEST DRIVE. THE VEHICLE SPEAKS FOR ITS SELF. LEARN TOO USE THE I-DRIVE AND ITS MANY FEATURES.