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Best certifed used car I have ever owned
Norm, 11/21/2010
2004 BMW 5 Series 530i 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
19 of 19 people found this review helpful
I remember hearing the words "the ultimate driving experience" and I can tell you that my 2004 530i bought in 2007 with 19,138 miles on it has been the best vehicle I have ever owned....hands down! I have had no problems with this car and it drives effortlessly. Great gas mileage and fun to drive at high speeds.
Feels like wind on wheels
jdman10, 09/01/2010
2004 BMW 5 Series 545i 4dr Sedan (4.4L 8cyl 6A)
11 of 11 people found this review helpful
I bought this car at a great price after someone took the hit of depreciation. I have never been more pleased with a car. The only problem I had with the car is the SES light came on after 2 months, gave me a P0102 code. Changed the MAF sensor for $150 and it hasn't complained till now. Dealer wanted 400 bucks for a 10 minute job. Can be expensive to fix, but well worth it if you can afford it. The car handles awesome and you are always under control, even when you think you are not. The engine is smooth and surprisingly quiet. I have low profile performance tires and road noise from them is way louder. I usually change my car every year, but i think this one is gonna be with me for a while.
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Buy the manual
djlarroc, 10/15/2014
updated 04/17/2017
2004 BMW 5 Series 530i 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
21 of 23 people found this review helpful
Felt compelled to add my review since it is positive and most people complain. This is my 4th BMW (3rd 5 series). All have been manual. This is another great sedan. Has been very reliable. 3 years and 25k miles. Have only had to replace a coolant sensor (cheap/easy fix). The car gets amazing HWY MPG (34ish) City 20ish. Accelerates and handles amazing. RWD, and have been caught in a few CO snow storms, and got me home. It's also a very safe car. About the only cons, is the I-drive has scared me a few times where it did not turn on, then all of a sudden turned on. But as far as mechanically, another excellent BMW sedan. 4-15-16: Still own this car. Still love this car. Still recommend the manual.
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Love / Hate
Munro, 11/28/2010
2004 BMW 5 Series 530i 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
29 of 33 people found this review helpful
I love and hate this car. the signalers still drive me nuts, there is no temperature gauge, cabin storage, can't set the radio because of the stupid I-Drive, cup holders from Hell, can't see the speedometer through the steering wheel, Setting the climate control is almost impossible (I-Drive again), Nothing about the controls is intuitive (I previously drove an Infiniti, which practically drove itself). That said, I have never driven a car that handles anywhere as well as this BMW 530i. Just give me an open road, a Valentine 1 radar detector and I am a very happy boy. I have owned this car for over 4 years and have no plans to trade or sell it. I hope to put another 100,000 miles on it!
The best car in the world
Tamra t, 09/01/2004
2004 BMW 5 Series 545i 4dr Sedan (4.4L 8cyl 6M)
11 of 12 people found this review helpful
This car has 200,000 miles on it and it runs like its brand new