dcdriver 
2003 BMW 5 Series Wagon 525i 4dr Sport Wagon (2.5L 6cyl 5M)
Great car but get extended warranty
 We bought our 2002 525 wagon new at the 
end of 2001, and it has been a great 
experience on the whole. The car is a 
joy to drive.  It has also turned out 
to be practical for a family with young 
kids and a dog, and there is little 
that you can fit in an SUV that can't 
be coaxed into the back of this 
wagon.    
 Our only complaint is that some of the 
electronics and interior fittings are 
not wearing well.  Both of the front 
power seats have already failed, the 
stereo has had to be replaced, and 
numerous plastic fittings have fallen 
off.  Our dealer told us that power 
seat failures are very common and a 
design flaw.  Very expensive repair off 
warranty (which we are not yet).