BMW 5-Series Articles: Page 3

BMW 5-Series

You might not like the way the BMW 5-series looks, but you'll love the way it drives. more

All-new BMW 5 Series

It will be 8 years ago this fall that the then all-new 5 Series was introduced. During its 7-year run (1997-2003), the E39 was one of BMW's most successful and praised model series. BMW plans on not only continuing but surpassing that success with the debut of more

BMW 528i

In this European driving impression from December 1995, we look at the BMW 528i. more

Road Test: 2002 BMW M5 vs. Mercedes-Benz E55 AMG

This pair has met before. And it's always been a helluva fight. more

The Teutonic Testbed

Let's say you've got two mid-size BMW sedans in your garage. On one side rests Racing Dynamic's R50 Sport and on the other a new M5. Which one are you going to drive? From a number perspective, it would be a tough choice: They both hit 60 mph in 4.7 sec., both more

Euro-American Union

Racing Dynamics burst upon the BMW tuning scene in the 1980s with a unique blend of Italian styling and German engineering. Founded by Federico Pavoncelli, RD maintained a quiet presence in the U.S. for a number of years until the brand was picked up by Electr more

2002 Best Luxury Car Under $40,000

For having such a genteel name, the "entry-luxury" segment of the automotive market is a damned bloody arena. more

BMW 5 Series - Pre-Owned

Still The Textbook Definition Of "Midsize Sport Sedan"BMW's 5 Series debuted in late 19... more

2000 BMW 528I - Stealth & Style

One of our publishers is a proud owner of a 2000 BMW 528i and upgrades the sound system to meet his standards. more

Serious Sport Sedans

What accelerates like a '60s American musclecar, corners like a sports car, and packs the feature... more

1997-2003 BMW 525i

With the economy on a downward slope, the timing is perfect for a less expensive 5-series model. more

Luxury Sedan Comparison - Luxurious Maximus

Five Of The World's Best Sport Sedans Go Head To Head more

5-Series

Chester Vincentz may never get a chance to kick Mario Andretti’s ass all over Laguna Seca, nor have a chance to pin the Rock’s or Stone Cold Steve Austin’s candy ass for the WWF championship. However, he can sure as hell rub the honor th more

Letters from our Readers

Cat FightI was reading your May issue, and when I saw the Mercury Cougar concept car my j... more

Road Test: 1997 BMW 540i

Of all the long-term test cars we've ever had, only two made us misty-eyed when they were returned: our speed-yellow 1995 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 and this jet-black 1997 BMW 540i manual. more

1997 BMW 540I - Long-Term Wrap Up

Of all the long-term test cars we've ever had, only two made us misty-eyed when they were returne... more

1999 BMW 540i - First Drive

First DriveIn Europe, a sport/utility vehicle is not a truck-based rig with towering gr... more

Multi-Car - Long-Term Update

'97 BMW 540I ManualWe're into our second year with the sumptuous and ferocious 540i, and our lo... more

Long-Term Update

'97 BMW 540i ManualIt's been a grand year spent behind the wheel of our long-term BMW 540i,... more

Multi-Car - Long-Term Updates

'97 BMW 540i ManualThe awe-inspiring BMW 540i six-speed continues to impress us as the best sed... more

1997 BMW 540i - Long Term Update

Check out what it's like to live with our 1997 BMW 540i manual long term vehicle! more

1997 BMW 5 Series - Import Car of the Year

Motor Trend 1997 Import Car Of The Year more

BMW 540i - Speed Blind

Blazing The Autobahns In Our New BMW 540i Six-Speed more

Right Of Way

I'll admit it. I took a bit of heat from some readers in response to my "What We Do for Your $3.0... more

BMW 540i - Road Test

Yeah, we admit it. We're major fans of BMW's new 5-Series. Simply put, it's the kind of car that ... more