2003 BMW 525

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2003 BMW 525

Kelley Blue Book Retail $9,300–$10,950  

Average Rating

4.6 out of 5
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Comfort:4.4 out of 5
Performance:4.4 out of 5
Exterior Styling:4.9 out of 5
Interior Design:4.3 out of 5
Value for the Money:4.4 out of 5
Reliability:4.7 out of 5

7 out of 7 people would recommended this car to a friend

Consumer Reviews

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525i Sport Pkg

by Riley
from Germany | February 25, 2011

Rating from

(5)
Comfort: 5 out of 5
Performance: 5 out of 5
Exterior Styling: 5 out of 5
Interior Design: 4 out of 5
Value for the Money: 4 out of 5
Reliability: 5 out of 5

"I absolutely loved this car. Only thing that would have made this car better is if there were room to sleep in it. It was a pleasure to drive and so very easy to maintain. Some of the expenses can get expensive, but having a good rapport with your local dealer was enough to manage this problem. If You have one and wish to get rid of it please feel free to give me a call."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: New

Primary use for this car: Just getting around


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Most Reliable Car I've Owned

by Sport car
from Brooklyn Park, MN | January 29, 2010

Rating from

(5)
Comfort: 5 out of 5
Performance: 5 out of 5
Handling: 5 out of 5
Exterior Styling: 5 out of 5
Interior Design: 5 out of 5
Features: 5 out of 5
Value for the Money: 3 out of 5
Reliability: 5 out of 5

"I'm very happy with the car. I have always dreamed to own a BMW. I will use it primarily for my Real Estate Business."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: Used

Primary use for this car: Just getting around


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3 out of 3 found this review helpful

Nice Luxury For Reasonable Cost

by Labmannn
from Nashville, TN | September 17, 2007

Rating from

(4)
Comfort: 4 out of 5
Performance: 4 out of 5
Handling: 5 out of 5
Exterior Styling: 5 out of 5
Interior Design: 4 out of 5
Features: 5 out of 5
Value for the Money: 5 out of 5
Reliability: 5 out of 5

"This is the first "luxury" vehicle I have owned and overall pretty happy. Body styling is fabulous, interior is nice and plush (leather), great sound system and I love all of the features to play with. I miss my V-8 power so I had to make some mods and put new wheels/tires on but now it handles like a race car and looks sporty too! I had trouble with the A/C module thingy that went out and wasn't cheap to repair and hear the power window regulators will go out sooner than later but no problems yet. All in all, I'm good to go!"

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: Used

Primary use for this car: N/A


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Most Reliable Car I've Owned

by CJ Harvey
from NJ | August 22, 2006

Rating from

(5)
Comfort: 5 out of 5
Performance: 5 out of 5
Handling: 5 out of 5
Exterior Styling: 5 out of 5
Interior Design: 5 out of 5
Features: 5 out of 5
Value for the Money: 5 out of 5
Reliability: 5 out of 5

"The car drives like a dream, smooth ride, low to the ground, sport package, sun roof, great sound system. All the luxuries that you look for in a car, heated seats, memory seating, M3 steering, truly drives like a dream!"

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: New

Primary use for this car: N/A


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BMW 525 mine

by Czarxerxes
from Houston, Tx | August 9, 2006

Rating from

(4)
Comfort: 4 out of 5
Performance: 4 out of 5
Handling: 5 out of 5
Exterior Styling: 5 out of 5
Interior Design: 4 out of 5
Features: 5 out of 5
Value for the Money: 4 out of 5
Reliability: 4 out of 5

"Very good car. I love the solid feel, and it corners like its on rails. I like the exterior styling, and women really love it. Interior appointments are luxurious as expected for a car in this price range. I like the self adjusting xenon headlights. Neat trick. Standard moonroof. Backseat space is adequate. Performance is eager, but not sporty. Engine is whisper quiet at idle and has a nice exhaust note when accelerating."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: Used

Primary use for this car: N/A


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Gorgeous Machine

by Tom
from Evanston, IL | May 24, 2006

Rating from

(5)
Comfort: 4 out of 5
Performance: 4 out of 5
Handling: 4 out of 5
Exterior Styling: 4 out of 5
Interior Design: 3 out of 5
Features: 4 out of 5
Value for the Money: 5 out of 5
Reliability: 4 out of 5

"This car is absolutely wonderful. Drive like a butterly and handles like a bee. You will fall in love with this vehicle. Beats a MB hands down."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: Used

Primary use for this car: N/A


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One of the Best

by BMW LOVER
from New Jersey | May 23, 2006

Rating from

(4)
Comfort: 4 out of 5
Performance: 4 out of 5
Handling: 5 out of 5
Exterior Styling: 5 out of 5
Interior Design: 5 out of 5
Features: 5 out of 5
Value for the Money: 5 out of 5
Reliability: 5 out of 5

"My BMW 530i was one of the greatest things I had ever purchased. The design was phenominal and the performance was great too. I wanted a BMW, because of its reputation for great value and reliability. The car has all pros, except for one con. That is, that until now (2006) BMW's 5 series didn't offer all-wheel drive. Therefore, BMW used a RWD system. That was not good for bad weather, or to reverse back over a bump, when you're 17 yr. old got it stuck. Rwd is the worst drivetrain to ever be created, but other than that, the car is a magnificent buy. I would definately recommend it to people that live in areas without a lot of snow."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: New

Primary use for this car: N/A


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