2004 BMW 5-Series

525i Sedan

6 Cylinder 2.5 Liter

Automatic

WBANA53564B847216

Gasoline

Power Windows

Title: Clean BMW, Priced to Sell! Very well maintained!Mileage: 65,602 milesLocation: Hot Springs Village, AR 71909Vehicle InformationVIN: WBANA53564B847216 Warranty: Vehicle does have an existing warrantyTitle: ClearCondition: UsedFor sale by: Private sellerFeaturesBody type: Sedan Engine: 6 Cylinder 2.5 Liter Exterior color: Titanium SilverTransmission: Automatic Fuel type: Gasoline Interior color: Gray What the Expert Says... Driving a 5 Series sedan is a joy. BMWs are defined by excellent powertrains and superb chassis tuning. Measured by its balance of crisp handling, ride comfort and solid acceleration, the 5 Series is as good as it's ever been. Gone is the famous BMW dead spot in the middle of the steering travel, that inch or so of movement each side of center where there is no perceptible change in the 5's direction of travel when the wheel moves. This was developed for decades to account for triple-digits speeds on Germany's autobahns, but it's no longer necessary. With Active Steering, the steering response slows down considerably at fast freeway speeds, but there is perceptible reaction from the front tires almost with the first fraction of movement on the wheel. The effect is basically the same, in that small bumps or grooves require no conscious correction from the driver. But the feel with Active Steering is different. Drivers really it adapting without even realizing and enjoying the arrowlike precision of the car. BMW's inline six-cylinder engines remain one of the truly satisfying experiences in motoring. The classic straight six delivers a balance of smoothness, torque, and response that V6 engines can't seem to match. Other luxury manufacturers have switched to V6 engines because they've proven easier to certify for stringent emission standards. We're glad BMW has stuck with its trademark inline engines. Brakes may be the most impressive part of the 5 Series. Yet the hottest technologies in the 5 Series suspension are difficult to see, even by crawling under the car. Active Roll Stabilization replaces conventional anti-roll bars with an electronically controlled, hydraulically operated system. The system helps keep the body from leaning over in corners, allowing flatter cornering at higher speeds while maintaining a nice smooth ride quality. The Adaptive xenon headlights are excellent with sharp cutoff and even lighting. We found them to be real benefit on winding rural roads at night. The 5 Series feels smaller on the road than its dimensions suggest. This latest generation of the 5 Series is 2.6 inches longer, 1.8 inches wider and 1.3 inches taller than the previous version, and its wheelbase has increased 2.6 inches. Extensive use of aluminum keeps a lid on weight. The hood, front fenders and frame in front of the windshield pillars are also aluminum, glued and riveted to the rest of the car to avoid the corrosion typical of aluminum-steel contact points. The lighter front clip also helps in BMW's never-ending quest for perfect weight distribution, and all three 5 Series sedans are within 1 percent of the ideal 50/50 balance, front to rear. Aluminum suspension components mean less unsprung weight for better tire contact on bumpy road surfaces. The light weight, rigid chassis and arrow-like precision all contribute to this feeling of compactness on the road. It makes the 5 Series cars a joy to drive at high speeds. Summary The BMW 5 Series is the benchmark for mid-size luxury sedans because it's the best balanced car in a supremely balanced class. Like other cars in this so-called near-luxury class, it mixes comfort, performance, and passenger-friendly accommodations in a manageable size. On top of everything else, it's great fun to drive.New Car Test Drive correspondent J.P. Vettraino is based in Detroit, with Mitch McCullough reporting from Charlottesville, Virginia. What I Say... This car is great. I have no desire to sell it other than financial necessity. I have enjoyed this vehicle but just need to sell it. I hate to see it go. You can get your financing together and have your Bank pay me or you can purchase but NO PERSONAL CHECKS. CASH ONLY I will accept Paypal. I reserve the right to end this auction early as the car is listed locally for sale as well. If you win this car, you will not be disappointed.