2003 BMW 5 Series 525i review from North America
"Fantastic!!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Nothing yet.
General comments?
Well, I just acquired this car a few days ago. My Intrepid was totaled out two weeks ago in a weird accident and I found myself in need of a different automobile.
I have owned over 30 autos in the last 29 years, including high performance muscle cars, sports cars, luxury cars and so on.
I spend a great deal of time in my car. Due to my career, I travel locally quite a bit. I was very happy with my Intrepid, it was easy on fuel and had enough horsepower to keep me happy. When the car was totaled, I was concerned that I would not be able to find something that would scratch my itch of having a sexy looking car that got decent mileage.
I ran across this car at a dealership where I have a couple of close friends and couldn't believe the deal they gave me.
I know that I have only owned the car for a couple of days, but the car seems to be quite responsive. I would not spend extra money to get the 530.
The car handles like a dream. Better than any Trans Am, Corvette, or Z car I have ever driven.
The ride is superb. Very smooth.
The sound system is the best I have ever had as a factory option.
The car is a real head turner. All black with privacy tint.
I have a bad back and occasionally have problems with the seats in a car. I drove the car 200 miles yesterday and my back never felt better when I reached my destination.
Recommended reviews
| 2004 - 5 Series 525i 6 cylinder Very good |
|
| 2003 - 5 Series 525i sport 2.5L DOHC Inline 6 cylinder Overall, a good buy |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| Model year | 2003 |
| Year of manufacture | 2003 |
| First year of ownership | 2009 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2009 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.5 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 51900 miles |
| Most recent distance | 52250 miles |
| Previous car | Dodge Intrepid |
| Date of Entry | 18th January, 2009 |