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2002 BMW 5 Series Reviews, Pricing & Specs
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User reviews for 2002 BMW 5 Series
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by Steve L
May 16, 2022
My first BMW so it is The Ultimate Driving Experience. May 16, 2022
by Cory W
Jun 23, 2021
Highly appreciated... All of what was expected plus more!!! Jun 23, 2021
by Leo V
May 13, 2021
A true drivers car. I own one. Anybody who has owned one understands what a joy to drive they are...May 13, 2021
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by Steve L
May 16, 2022
My first BMW so it is The Ultimate Driving Experience. May 16, 2022
by Cory W
Jun 23, 2021
Highly appreciated... All of what was expected plus more!!! Jun 23, 2021
by Leo V
May 13, 2021
A true drivers car. I own one. Anybody who has owned one understands what a joy to drive they are...May 13, 2021
by Anonymous
Aug 20, 2020
There are some weak points in design and materials, well documented on the forums and elsewhere. But this is a great value if you can do some of the repair and maintenance yourself. If not, youll go broke. This is an 18-year-old auto after all. E39 owners are a strong internet community; theres so much help available.Aug 20, 2020
by Wesley F
Feb 25, 2020
The 2002 BMW known as E39 series is a fun car to drive. It tracks the road like no other car I have owned and it does corners like it is on rails. When going straight down the road you feel so secure.with little body roll. The engine is smooth without a turbo lag which has become the normal in most cars. The Power comes on in quickly and with good acceleration.
The 2002 BMW doesnt have much in electronics but it surprises me how enjoyable driving becomes when you dont have all the distractions from electronic gadgets in your. sight.Feb 25, 2020
by D H
Feb 17, 2015
My favorite car ever. None better. Good get up and go. Best looking car around.
Enough room for a family if you have one. Totally reliable. I have had no problems with this car at all. I have nothing bad to say.Feb 17, 2015
by Fidel I
Aug 26, 2013
I would rate the car as an awesome piece of machinery, it look great, handles better and is always a joy to drive. From the first time I set eye's on it I knew that I had to have it, its been an great addition to my other vehicles.
Aug 26, 2013
by Anonymous
Oct 29, 2012
This is a great car. We have taken it on several road trips. Very comfortable ride and it will pass almost anything on the hwy. great stereo. I'm 6'2 230lbs and have more than enough room in the front or back. Oct 29, 2012
by Mark M
Dec 24, 2011
This is an awesome car for the price. Enough power for the highway, but not enough during red light to red light. That's ok, since I've had enough tickets from previous sports cars. lol. All and all, a very solid car. Dec 24, 2011
by Anonymous
May 19, 2011
One of the best cars I have ever owned. I will have trouble not owning a BMW. A driver's car. It's fit, finish, quality and performance will rival today's best luxury cars. The ultimate driving machine. Do yourself a favor and test drive one.May 19, 2011
by Robert M
Jul 25, 2010
The car drives like a slot car.....very little lean and it never feels like it will get away from you. Acceleration is fine for me and on the highway, it doesn't even feel like you're moving. I have to pay attention as one time I had the car over 75 and didn't feel as though I was moving. I really like the 2 tone interior with the wood accents. The sport seats are very comfortable and the air conditioner is first rate. The Xenon headlamps are cool and I especially like the sport steering wheel as, in 2002 at least, they came from th e 'M' series and has the 'M' logo on the wheel.
There are also some very nice amenities such as the memory seat (3 settings can be saved), the passenger mirror that automatically points downward when you go in reverse, the thigh support in the seat, emergency flashlight in the glove box that is kept charged when placed in the docking station, and the lights in the door that illuminate the ground when you open the doors.Jul 25, 2010
by Mario L
Jun 29, 2010
This car is the best for long turns, big diesel machine, very big speed, 240 km/h the best on german steets, in this car is all what i need for long turns. it have 190000km with the first machine!!!Jun 29, 2010
by Colin K
Mar 28, 2010
The V6 in the 525i is a little underpowered, I would actually suggest going with the
528. However, this in underpowered as compared to its bigger brother, not in
general. Its still a fantastic drive. Tight suspension, and elegant lines make this car
the nicest ive ever owned to this day, and its almost 10 years old now.
Car can be finicky at times, and its it expensive as heel to maintain, but if you can't
afford to fix it, you shouldnt buy it, IMO.Mar 28, 2010
by Anonymous
Oct 07, 2009
Can be expensive to upkeep. The E39 has problems with the charging system (been through 3 alternators)and it is not the most reliable 5 series ever built. Performance is good and the look is great. Good Gas mileage and is very stable at high speeds.Oct 07, 2009
by Mustafa Y
Aug 15, 2009
BMW 252i s one of the care that I liked, I would be happy if I could get another chance to own the new model of 525i.
I advice you friend to try this car, you will not repent I am sure. :)Aug 15, 2009
by Soraw C
Aug 12, 2009
First of all my uncle put a 2J engine in it replacing the old one this was a second hand car that has been worked on from the previous owner and it has the ///M treatment to (body kitted, steering, rims and gear knob) The build quality is a little 90s feeling to it, it is far from perfect as some wire has to be remapped and you can see them hanging out bits by bits from places like the side doors and the gearbox. However on the good old days the engine was healthy enough to produce around 300 horse power and it was very fast and the exhaust note sounded like a riced out Japanese car. The automatic gear box need to be re-worked on I think as it does not shift constantly at lower RPM when cruising. The appearance of the out look is ordinary just like any other 5 series from the old day, though under the bonnet theres a 2j engine from a supra. I was once doing a 180 on a highway and the engine wasn't even revving hard I knew it still got plenty more to serve me but I chickened out as the steering wheel starting to shake a little.
In the end we sold it because the engine broke down twice. and we replaced it twice too, we learned lesson from it but it was fun to drive knowing that under the bonnet you have a 300 horse power :)Aug 12, 2009
by Sami S
Aug 04, 2009
If you like a high class four door sedan and you don't want to pay yourself to a sickness, this is a car for you. It has good maneuverbility, good driving dynamics and it just looks great. Its shapes avoid time like a time machine...BMW has that special gift! Build quality is high from inside and outside. My own example is equipped with three liter straight six turbodiesel engine. With 193hp and 440Nm it has great acceleration and top speed...with a minor fuel consumption when compared to those benefits. And it just handles great! Maintenance cost are quite normal, except turbocharger and suspension. And fun factor...yes, this car is very fun to drive!Aug 04, 2009
by Jack D
Jul 25, 2009
Handles great, goes for what it is. Looks sexy with minor mods. Not expensive, its cheap to maintine. Not boring to drive. Has its noises, but from driving it hard. Car is super fun to drive, only down fall, eats rear tires fast. Jul 25, 2009
by Joe K
Apr 29, 2009
I love absolutely everything about the E39. The angel eye head lights and jeweled taillights were upgraded for this model year. The M package upgrades to 17'' BBS wheels, M steering wheel, and every option offered for the car. When you stomp your foot down to pass, the car launches even at highway speeds, and if you buy one, you will be infinitely happy!!Apr 29, 2009
by Evan S
Apr 23, 2009
i like it and its fast and the handleing is really good and fun to drift. i dont really like the color but its ok. its really easy to take this car 120+MPH and not even realize it. buy this car if you can i would do it again
Apr 23, 2009
by Hassan A
Dec 27, 2008
Great acceleration and engine sound, but high fuel consumption inside town. The car drives superbly at high speeds. One main problem that I face is that there are a lot of plastic parts that seem to break easily. Replacement of these parts can be very costly sometimes. Dec 27, 2008
by Bill D
Dec 12, 2008
Its a 2002 BMW 540i M Sport! Awesome car, Top Speed = 164 mph! The body lines are awesome. the looks are helped out by having 19" M5 wheels. The color is a Gray that is very close to the natural color of the M5 wheels.Dec 12, 2008
by Alan M
Sep 10, 2008
This sports wagon can haul he family, then tote the
mail. The M package makes this car handle at any
speed around any curve. I never thought I'd say this
but...my station wagon rips! The only bad side is the
aggressive camber settings wear the insides of the
tires excessively.Sep 10, 2008
by Brett W
Aug 25, 2008
good gas mileage, badass interior and exterior, great performance, and is a great car to drive. Wheels look awesome on the car for being stock, and over all it is a bmw and is built with quality that only Germans can do....lol need I say any more about this?Aug 25, 2008
by Nick L
Jul 21, 2008
quick, economical,handles well for big car,luxury,solid,good build quality never had a fault in three years go through tyres a bit though, a bit pricey to buy but pays off in long run.I have my moments of madness in it and it brings a smile to my face.Jul 21, 2008
by Brett M
Jul 07, 2008
Gorgeous car. Handles like a dream, beautiful exceleration,(especially for a 6) smooth and solid, sport model, automatic, premium wheels w/ low profile tires. drives liek a queenJul 07, 2008
by Rory L
Jun 30, 2008
Purchased in 2006. It's the E39 BMW 540. My wife and I love this car.
The the 4.4 liter V8, and it's 324ft-lbs torque it's a blast to drive. It has some 'M' options and includes the sport package with lower gearing and more agressive suspension. I'll keep this one for a while. That is until I find a deal on a M5!Jun 30, 2008
by Blessen A
Jun 11, 2008
great car and would recommend everyone to buy a 5-series BMW!Jun 11, 2008
by Ann Y
Jun 09, 2008
Goregeous, Solid, but a beast to maintain...fun to drive, not fun to repairJun 09, 2008
by Benjamin M
May 21, 2008
Great car, Dinan S1 suspension. Free Flow exhaust.May 21, 2008
by Brent S
Apr 03, 2008
Definitly the wolf in sheeps clothing. The 4.4L V8 is deathly quiet at idle with no exhuast tips visible. People think you are driving a family car, until you punch the gas and you instantly have 326 ft*lbs of torque at your disposal.
Handles much much better than my firebird ever did, amazingly enough.Apr 03, 2008
by Anonymous
Mar 25, 2008
drives great looks great. seats are ok. been a bmw driver for 12 years. i wouldn't drive anything else.Mar 25, 2008
by Kenneth K
Jan 18, 2008
There is too much on this car to even put here. The things i love most are the stability, navigation and the magnetism it brings along.Jan 18, 2008
by Anonymous
Jan 03, 2008
great car - never had a problem yetJan 03, 2008
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2002 BMW 5 Series Pricing
Original MSRP
$36,595 to $54,245Price range
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N/ATrims & specs
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Rear head airbags · Rear side airbags · Front side curtain airbags
Audio System
Single disc in-Dash CD · AM/FM radio
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel
Comfort Features
Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Memorized settings: driver seat · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · Steering wheel: power tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: audio · Sunshade: power rear window
Lights
Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps · Headlights: Xenon
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power
Rear Seats
Type: bench
Roof
Moonroof: power
Safety
Parking sensors: front and rear
Seats
Front seat type: bucket · Heated: front seats · Upholstery: leather
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Rear side airbags · Front side curtain airbags
Audio System
Single disc in-Dash CD · AM/FM radio
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel
Comfort Features
Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Memorized settings: driver seat · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · Steering wheel: power tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: audio
Lights
Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps · Headlights: Xenon
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: heated
Rear Seats
Type: split-bench
Roof
Moonroof: power · Roof rack color: black
Safety
Parking sensors: front and rear
Seats
Front seat type: bucket · Heated: front seats · Upholstery: leather
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Rear head airbags · Rear side airbags · Front side curtain airbags
Audio System
Single disc in-Dash CD · AM/FM radio
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel
Comfort Features
Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Memorized settings: driver seat · Multi-function remote: trunk release · Steering wheel: power tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: audio · Sunshade: power rear window
Lights
Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps · Headlights: Xenon
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power · Inside rearview mirror: electrochromic
Rear Seats
Type: bench
Roof
Moonroof: power
Safety
Parking sensors: front and rear
Seats
Front seat type: bucket · Heated: front seats · Upholstery: vinyl
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy
Windows
Front wipers: rain sensing
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Rear head airbags · Rear side airbags · Front side curtain airbags
Audio System
Single disc in-Dash CD · AM/FM radio
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel
Comfort Features
Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Memorized settings: driver seat · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · Steering wheel: power tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: audio · Sunshade: power rear window
Lights
Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps · Headlights: HID
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power
Rear Seats
Type: bench
Roof
Moonroof: power
Safety
Parking sensors: front and rear
Seats
Front seat type: bucket · Heated: front seats · Upholstery: leather
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy
Windows
Front wipers: rain sensing
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Front side airbags · Front side curtain airbags
Audio System
Single disc in-Dash CD · AM/FM radio
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel
Comfort Features
Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Memorized settings: driver seat · Multi-function remote: trunk release · Steering wheel: power tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: audio
Lights
Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps · Headlights: HID
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: heated
Rear Seats
Type: split-bench
Roof
Moonroof: power · Roof rack color: black
Safety
Parking sensors: front and rear
Seats
Front seat type: bucket · Heated: front seats · Upholstery: leather
Suspension
Air Suspension: rear · Front Arm Type: lateral links · Front Shock Type: twin-tube gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: strut · Leveling: self leveling suspension · Rear Shock Type: twin-tube gas shock absorbers · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): front
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy
Windows
Front wipers: rain sensing