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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  FACTORY DEFECTS - 2004 BMW 5-Series
  By MURRAY - July 18 - 2:00 am

  POOR QUALITY OF IGNITION COILS THAT WERE INSTALLED DURING PRODUCTION AND VERY POOR SERVICE ANALYSIS ( SO FAR TOOK 3 TIMES TO CORRECT) BY PRESTIGE MOTORS IN RAMSEY NJ MADE THE OWNERSHIP OF THIS 525I LESS THAN SATISFACTORY. IN SHORT THE SERVICING DEALER COULD NOT CARE LESS ABOUT THE CUSTOMER. THIS WELL KNOWN IGNITION PROBLEM SHOULD HAVE BEEN CHECKED AND CORRECTED PRIOR TO DELIVERY.

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  Love my Beamer!!! - 2004 BMW 5-Series
  By Odalys Compte - July 18 - 2:00 am

  Love the ride, but the seats deffinitely needs more cushioning.

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  My 2011 BMW 528i - 2011 BMW 5-Series
  By Bill H - June 24 - 1:44 pm

  Good upscale transportation. Very comfortable and dependable ride. Have had some trouble having recalls performed as do not have a relationship with a dealer. None in close proximity to me and this is a seasonal car.

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  530i good mid size sedan - 2004 BMW 5-Series
  By karen Pollock - June 1 - 10:00 am

  This BMW is the best value os all the 5 series. It hugs the road like a Porsche yet can easily take the family from Los Angeles to Palm Springs in style and comfort it also handles the freeways as well as the canyons.

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  Everything I expected - 2003 BMW 5-Series
  By hboomer7 - February 26 - 2:00 am

  This 530 is everthing I expected it to be. The drive is a thrill and the ride is excellent (at any speed).

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  Disppointed - 2004 BMW 5-Series
  By DissapointedBMW - February 4 - 10:00 am

  If you can get a 2003 530i (old style) then buy that one. The "new" 5 does not even come close to this car. I have both 2003 & 2004. If I could get rid of the 04 I would in a second. The car vibrates at 80 mph. When the wind hits it is like a sailboat. Lots of wind noise inside. The headlights are pointed too low and you can only see about 10-15 feet ahead of you at night. It doesnt even have a coin holder!!! Definitely, does NOT feel like a BMW.

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  Best Car I Ever Owned - 2003 BMW 5-Series
  By Alan10899 - December 23 - 10:00 am

  Not the fastest, or the best handling, but the total package is perfect.

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  bmw 5 - 2006 BMW 5-Series
  By frankbank - December 5 - 6:20 am

  Many bugs in my 5 series. 530 is under powered, get the 540!! In the shop 5 times for minor problems ie computer chip malfuctions, iDrive, and tires.

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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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  BEWARE!! - 2002 BMW 5-Series
  By Dan Phillips - June 21 - 10:00 am

  Got my 540--at first overjoyed, then probs began. Clutch issues, then a REPLACED trans. at 18K mi.!! For a loaner, I repeatedly got a Hundai!! Astounding!! It happened to my brother, too. BMW never showed me any appreciation of my investment or expectation. Insulting! a Ive heard it before, now I know. Be careful. New clutch for 2 grand??? And still the trans. never worked right. It became pathetic. Ended lease early.