And speaking of that E39, this 330i has an almost identical weight and length as a E39 535i. Yes the 3 Series has grown up but if you zoom out a bit, BMW has followed the market and done it in a way that has allowed the 3 Series slot into the category that older 5 Series used to occupy. Yes there’s agility lost with a larger footprint but BMW The 5 Series follows BMW's fine tradition of embodying a "true driver's car" and is offered in four flavors for 2002: the base 525i, the mid-level 530i, the top-level 540i and the high-performance M5. Read the full in-depth review of the Used 2003 5 Series at Edmunds. Edmunds' expert review of the Used 2003 BMW 5 Series provides the latest look at trim-level features and specs, performance Purchased this car in 2000 when offered a car allowance at work. still runs as smoothly and swiftly as when brand new. Regularly serviced and parts replaced over the years which I would estimate equate to some £2000 in total. I think this is excellent value and would even go as far as to confirm the ride is better than the new bmw's. How wide is the vehicle, 1998 BMW 5 Series Sedan? 1800 mm 70.87 in. What is the curb weight, 1998 BMW 5 Series (E39) 528i (193 Hp)? 1500 kg 3306.93 lbs. What is the gross weight, 1998 BMW 5 Series (E39) 528i (193 Hp)? 2040 kg 4497.43 lbs. How much trunk (boot) space, 1998 BMW 5 Series Sedan? 460 l 16.24 cu. ft. How many gears, What type is the And $2000 isn't all that bad for first year. Note my signature is purley intentional. As for the 3-4 year old (E60) 535 - much more problematic overall, and many teething issues that will only get worse over time. N/A 525i, 5-speed, 138+K. BMW's are not like other cars, they have issues and cost you real $$$ to sort. The BMW 540i, especially in six-speed manual trim with the M-Sport package, is an absolute powerhouse with nearly 300 horsepower on tap from its insanely torquey 4.4 liter V8. It’s also one of From how different it was compared to its predecessor (the E28 5 Series) and the changes that were done to it, to the price and specs. Speaking of which, back then, the 535i was powered by a With the original 5 Series, BMW's 530d led the way, the first car of its kind that could truly satisfy the Director needing to combine 140mph performance with 40mpg parsimony. The facelifted version is just as impressive - and even faster, with output up 9bhp to 193bhp. Even now, with BMW however, the only issue is price. The BMW E39 M5 is often considered the pinnacle of BMW's M Division, representing the peak of performance, refinement, and engagement in a sports sedan. The E39 M5 is equipped with a powerful 4.9 3hunq.