2005 BMW 5 Series Reviews, Pricing & Specs
What owners say
"Owners of the 2005 BMW 5 Series generally love the car for its strong performance, luxurious interior, and smooth handling, making it a joy to drive. Many appreciate the stylish appearance and comfortable features like heated seats. However, some owners have expressed concerns about high maintenance costs and fuel consumption. A few also noted issues with the iDrive system and some interior elements like cupholders being subpar."
I love this car, how it feels, handles & accelerates. Braking is awesome and spent a day on the track with a pro on how to drive really really fast. The only think that bugs me about the car are the squeaky door seals. It is annoying.
July 3, 2010performance - good speed and cornering build quality - nothing repaired, quiet diesel appearance - flashy exterior, depends on the taste, good interior cost - expensive car, good gas mileage (diesel) fun - yes, rear weal drive is fun, it make you smile everytime you drive it
May 7, 2009Performance - Great handling, brakes and acceleration for mid luxury car. Build quality - No problems or defects on my car. Nice comfort features and Logic 7 sound system is great. Looks- 545 has aggressive stance close to M5. Cost of ownership: (Only gas and winter tires). MPG Highway is 26, City 18, combined 22-23 Fun Factor - THE BEST, smooth acceleration, corners like a 3 series ( make sure you have sports package). i-drive issues are overrated. Once you make the intial settings you only use it of the radio.
December 3, 2008What owners say
I love this car, how it feels, handles & accelerates. Braking is awesome and spent a day on the track with a pro on how to drive really really fast. The only think that bugs me about the car are the squeaky door seals. It is annoying.
July 3, 2010performance - good speed and cornering build quality - nothing repaired, quiet diesel appearance - flashy exterior, depends on the taste, good interior cost - expensive car, good gas mileage (diesel) fun - yes, rear weal drive is fun, it make you smile everytime you drive it
May 7, 2009Performance - Great handling, brakes and acceleration for mid luxury car. Build quality - No problems or defects on my car. Nice comfort features and Logic 7 sound system is great. Looks- 545 has aggressive stance close to M5. Cost of ownership: (Only gas and winter tires). MPG Highway is 26, City 18, combined 22-23 Fun Factor - THE BEST, smooth acceleration, corners like a 3 series ( make sure you have sports package). i-drive issues are overrated. Once you make the intial settings you only use it of the radio.
December 3, 2008Excellent performance and appeal. Though it lacked comfort.
December 31, 2007Best car I've ever owned so far. SMG tranny makes for improved performance. Car performed exceptionally well at Pacific Raceway Proformance Racing school. I highly recommend taking this class as it does a great job of preparing you for driving extremely fast & safe. :-)
April 11, 2009A truly amazing car. It handles perfectly, the styling is some of the best I've seen. the interior is luxurious... best of all, it has a seat extender! this car can be summed up in three legendary letters, BMW.
June 28, 2008This car is beautiful! It rides very smooth and is incredibly comfortable. The only reason I traded it in was because I felt it was a bit too big, but then again I am pretty small. Very spacious and elegant.
January 5, 2008acceleration and handling are good build quality is premium appearance is nice costs are relatively high due to large engine the fun factor is high :D i can recommend this car, but my fav is the new 3-series coupé =)
June 19, 2009Performance - very adequate but not outrageous Build Quality - It's a Bimmer for g-ds sake Appearance - Orient Blue Mettalic... it looks gorgeous with the tan interior and tinted windows Cost of Ownership - most everything is still under warranty and the service from the dealer has been nothing short of outstanding Fun Factor - a blast to drive fast... the car gets smaller and tighter as you get to highway speeds but it's never frenetic or fidgety.
June 14, 2009This is my 5th BMW. Awesome ride - smooth and quick. The engine is very powerful. The sound system is thrilling. Features that I like - Bluetooth, extended seats, climate package, parking distance system Cons - mileage ; not bad compared to other gas guzzlers
November 24, 2012Trims & specs
Base MSRP $41,995 | Seating 5 |
Engine 2.5L 184 hp I6 | Cargo Capacity 14.0 cu ft |
Combined MPG 21 | Drivetrain RWD |
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Base MSRP $46,095 | Seating 5 |
Engine 3.0L 225 hp I6 | Cargo Capacity 14.0 cu ft |
Combined MPG 22 | Drivetrain RWD |
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Base MSRP $56,495 | Seating 5 |
Engine 4.4L 325 hp V8 | Cargo Capacity 14.0 cu ft |
Combined MPG 19 | Drivetrain RWD |
Base MSRP N/A | Seating N/A |
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