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2002 BMW 5 Series |
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by mkaresh  in Cars & Motorsports,  - Top 10
Jul 09 '02 - Updated Jun 23 '05
Author's Product Rating:  Recommended: Yes 
Pros: Engines, chassis dynamics, ride, quietness
Cons: Steering, driving position, not much larger inside than less expensive 3
The Bottom Line: Great chassis, but for most people the 3 is the better BMW.
Many regard the BMW 5-Series as the best sedan for the performance driver, period. It’s large enough to be luxurious, yet still compact enough to be agile. No other sedan offers as wide a choice of powertrains. Four engines are available, ranging from ...
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by vara, - Top 200
Jul 08 '02 - Updated Oct 18 '02
Author's Product Rating:  Recommended: Yes
Pros: Beautiful looks, awesome powerplant, heavenly handling, equally impressive ride. An all-around performer.
Cons: Spartan interior with confusing German markings. Painful sticker shock.
The Bottom Line: I get the question all the time: "if you could have one car, which would it be?" This car, my friends, would be my pick.
Many times, the "dream car" discussion hits the roundtables of manhood, and when two guys get together, the question invariably comes up: "if you could have only one car, what would it be?" My friends know they don't have to get very far in their...
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by vs100r
Nov 29 '01 - Updated Dec 09 '01
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Handling, technology, Interior passenger space, Build quality, Styling, Image
Cons: Expensive option packages, Very expensive V8, Wagon could be more roomy in the back
The Bottom Line: What a luxury wagon should be, handles like a race car and hauls the family. Is it worth the money? Look at the A6 and the E320 before you decide...
In my recent foray into the BMW world I spent several hours "playing" with a 330 sedan (see my review on epinions) and a 525 wagon. Both these cars with an automatic transmission. This review fits into the 5 series slot but concerns mostly the 525 wagon...
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by wellies16
Jul 05 '02
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Awesome power, smooth ride, well made
Cons: cup holders, gas mileage not great
The Bottom Line: This car will satisfy all your needs, and if you are looking for a sporty luxury car, this should be your only option!
This car has everything, the attention to detail is impeccable. The service staff at the dealership is amazing, take the car in to get the tires changed and they wash your car! FOR FREE!
Let's start with the seats. The seats have been...
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by maven-canada
Feb 24 '02
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Performance, Handling, Reliability, Winter Handling (with snow tires),Dealer Service
Cons: Cup Holders
The Bottom Line: A luxury family sedan that thinks its a sports car. If you are shopping cars in this range, this is the bomb.
This car is a lot of fun. I bought it for a nice ride, but it unexpectedly changed my approach to driving from transportation to an enthusiasm. To start, it made me want to be a better driver. A month after buying it I attended a Skip Barber driving...
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by ze_shark
Mar 23 '07
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Performance, handling, loading capacity, a classy wagon
Cons: Electric fan noise, gas mileage
The Bottom Line: A robust and refined wagon at attractive prices.
We bought in July 06 as Certified Pre-Owned 2002 BMW 540iAT as a Home Depot / Ikea run / long distance people carrier and daily driver, and I have to say that the 540iT has met our expectations in most areas. Wagons with atV8 power and a european ...
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by davequick
Jul 12 '02
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Decent size interior, proven hassle free electronics, safe family sedan
Cons: worst cupholders I've ever seen in front and no cupholders in rear, garage door opener
The Bottom Line: provides safety and some additional room that we were looking for - the car is solid and it's going to be reliable while we own it
To start, a bit of background. We are a car firendly family with an eclectic set of cars in our short driving history. In the past five years we've owned: 8? Chevy Cavalier, 96 Chevy Cavalier, 96 BMW 328is, 83 Porsche 911sc Cabriolet, 87 Ferrari 328gts...
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by auriginalone
Jul 02 '07
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: excellent handling, safe, attractive, solid quality
Cons: wheel well guards scraping, horrible stereo system, horrible cupholders, none in back, lack power
The Bottom Line: I would highly recommend this car if the person doesn't mind the minor flaws. You can only appreciate it when you drive it.
I've owned an Acura, Toyota, Honda, Mazda, VW, Nissan, Ford, Dodge, and a 2003 BMW 330CI. Most of my friends have Mercedes (suspension is soft). I bought this car because the sleek look, the aggressive M5 front and rear bumper have always attracted me ...
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by sarraines
Feb 12 '02
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: fast, great handling, sturdy build, reliable, sexy
Cons: price, smaller than old 5-series
The Bottom Line: Due to the sturdy build, reliability and quiet ride, this car is the best I have had and well worth the money.
I have owned two BMW's and one Mercedes. 2002 530i BMW is by far one of the best cars I have ever driven. It is fast and handles beautifully even in snow and rain. Tight steering makes it fun to manuever. The car feels sturdy and heavy enough to not...
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by msahern_38
Apr 12 '02
Author's Product Rating:  Recommended: No 
Pros: Excellent ride
Great performance
luxurious interior
Cons: manufacturer's defects - axles, power steering, clutch
Substandard BMW dealer response on related defects
The Bottom Line: Excellent car. Manufacturer's defects. If only BMW would stand by their product, admit this one is a lemon (or at least fix the problems at their cost).
I love my 540i and I hate my 540i. The car is amazing when everything is working. The ride, acceleration, braking, steering, sound are all phenomenal. But how much do you want to push your beautiful vehicle when you've already had both rear axles...
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by dmc827
Jun 04 '03
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Styling, Engineering, low sound, Safety, Comfort, ULTIMATE DRIVING MACHINE
Cons: flimsy cup holders, lack of interior storage
The Bottom Line: No wonder Car and Driver rated this one of the top 10 cars 3 years in a row! You have to drive it to believe it!
When I set out to get a new car I didn't want to spend too much. Being 6'4 I needed a vehicle with good leg and head room and comfortable to drive. A friend kept insisting I look at a BMW and I kept telling him it was way too much and would be too...
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BMW NOT A SURPRISE
by rulette
Aug 06 '06
Author's Product Rating:
Recommended: Yes
Pros: Suspension, handling, power everything, the looks I get
Cons: cupholders, tilt should have a manual release, pick up
I recently bought a BMW 525i 2002.. My first bimmer and let me tell you I love it I just dont feel like getting out of the car. The only cons about the car is slow pickup and the cupholders and that the automatic tilt should have a manual as well in case a short circuit has failed the power. Otherwise I love it now just looking for ways to upgrade it externally.. Good driving everyone
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BMW 5 series, simply the best
by stanesq
Feb 23 '04
Author's Product Rating:
Recommended: Yes
Pros: Handling, Comfort, Luxury, SAFETY, Value, FULL MAINTENANCE IS INCLUDED FROM BMW
Cons: Flimsy cupholders is about all I can say
Reliability and Stability are benchmarks for this vehicle. The vehicle handles so well at high speeds (80 plus) that you dont feel the speed. In this car you will be traveling down the road at 85 and feel like you are only doing 60. THE SMOOTHEST RIDE EVER in a performance luxury auto. I have driven the Mercedes e320 (my dad has one), the CLK (my buddy's), and a Jaguar XJ (inlaws). The BMW 5 series blows them away. This car feels like an extention of yourself when you drive it. I like it so much that I cant wait for my next one when my lease is up. If you commute back and forth to work, reward yourself and get this car. The 525 has enough power, but the 530 is perfect. The 540 is a ticket to trouble as it is Born To Run. The creature comforts in the premium package and the quality of this German automobile are phenominal. The antilock braking system is tighter than any I have ever driven. What else can I say, drive it and you will buy it.
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525i Sports Estate Wagon
by socalent
May 06 '05
Author's Product Rating:
Recommended: Yes
Pros: Looks, build quality, nice balance of form and function.
Cons: Weak low end torque, flimsy cupholders.
Bought a 525i wagon new 3 years ago. Did not want an SUV, but needed more versatility than a sedan. Over 50,000 miles of driving on the odometer, car is like new in all respects. Minor issues addressed in reasonable time.
The appearance of interior and exterior is tasteful and distinctive. Car will probably still look good and drive well several years from now. Good passenger and cargo room. Decent fuel mileage.
BMW needs to improve the low end torque response and up the horsepower for the 5 series. 530 should ideally be the entry level for the series (or at least an improved 528). The cupholders are a joke, but this is commonly reported.
Overall, the shortcomings do not make the vehicle any less appealing. The next generation 5 hold promise for the upcoming wagon version.
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540i 6 sp sport pkg prem pkg
by rjr49
Sep 27 '05
Author's Product Rating:
Recommended: Yes
Pros: Best things: Great car,comfortable (even at 6'3") FAST. Radar detector should come standard.
Cons: Worst things: cup holders, driving in snow, cost of dealer service.
Bought used 1 year,16,000 miles ago. It now has 37000 miles total
Fantastic car. Not for those looking for a plush Boulevard ride. But it corners on rails, accelerates like crazy!
I have not had any problems with car.
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