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2001 BMW 5 SeriesFor 2001, the BMW 5 Series is available in five models: the new 525i Sedan and Wagon, the new 530i Sedan, and the 540i Sedan and Wagon. The...
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For 2001, the BMW 5 Series is available in five models: the new 525i Sedan and Wagon, the new 530i Sedan, and the 540i Sedan and Wagon. The 525 is a new base model and includes a 184-hp 2.5L in-line six engine. The new 530i sedan replaces last years 528i and includes a 225-hp 3.0L in-line six engine. The Dynamic Stability Control System is standard on all models. The 540i models include Rain Sensor Wipers, Xenon headlights, a power moonroof, and an automatic dimming inside mirror. The Sport Package is available on all models and includes the M-Sport steering wheel, performance tires, 17-inch alloy wheels, and sport suspension. The optional vehicle navigation system includes a trip computer, an Emergency Call System, and a Geographic Disc.
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BMW 530iA is a perfect thing
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Pros: A four-door sedan which drives like a much smaller sports car.
Cons: None.
The Bottom Line:
If you are a "spirited driver" who likes a car to connect with the road and who seeks perfection in things then this is the car for you.
If money and space were of no concern one might assemble a multi-car fleet of special purpose vehicles and each of them MIGHT be bit better than the 530i at one specific thing but they would much worse at many many other aspects of what a car must do and be. We have had our 530i for 5 months and have put on 3,800 miles of mostly local (Los Angeles) driving. It is an intuitive car--by which I mean that one simply gets in and drives, without need of reading the manual or watching the video, although the car comes with both. All the controls fall to hand as one would expect. The car is very adjustable and fits us both well even though one of us is 4' 10" and one is 5'10". We tried the 525i and found it to be a bit too under-powered and the brakes did not stop as well. We got the silver color and find that it stays clean a long time. The interior sun-screens were well worth the money. We have owned a lot of very fine cars including those from Porsche, Lexus and Mercedes but this is without question the best all-around one we have ever owned.
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