Corey Stark 
2003 BMW 5 Series Sedan 525i 4dr Sedan (2.5L 6cyl 5M)
164K and still a true road car!
 I just bought my 525i a couple of weeks ago.  I have owned a couple in the past---328xi and an X5.  Admittedly, I was a bit skeptical about buying a car with so many miles on it but I was really up against the wall.  WIth 4 kids in college, my funds were limited.  But I just loved the ride.  I am 6'2" and 240lbs and an ex football player.  Needless to say, I need my comfort.  This car handles me just fine.  I bought it and decided to take it on a road trip with my sweetheart.  We went from MPLS, MN to Albuquerque, NM and back...then went to Lewistown MT!!  No issues at all.  Speed limits were 80 mph!  This vehicle just loves the open road.  Comfortable---even at the gas pumps.  Considering my speed we still managed over 26.6 mpg overall for our 5k trip.  Performance is totally acceptable, quiet cockpit, and the handling---oh my, the handling.  There is simply nothing like a BMW on the road---it is happiest there!  Now just after purchase I did get stuck with a crank ventilation valve issue.  $1043.00 at the dealer.  and the ABS system is on the bug.  But I am pretty old school and never liked ABS anyway.  Dealer said it wont hurt the car not to fix ($1700.00  plus $400 for reprograming) so I am running it as is.  The one previous owner took good care of this vehicle.  So as far as a recommendation goes for this car, I would have to say that I recommend it highly.  CHeck it out thoroughly when you come across one with higher miles on the clock.  Then take it to a BMW dealer and have it scoped--about $150.00.  Trust me---get this done!  Then you can be very comfortable with your purchase.