RiceOwls 
2004 BMW 5 Series Sedan 530i 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
2004 530 is OK but not like previous 5's
 This is my second 5 series, and is 
lacking compated to the 2002 model. The 
active steering is OK, as is i-drive, 
zip is good as is braking. I-drive is 
overkill (e.g. buttons for radio would 
be better), interior feels like a Camry 
or Avalon instead of a BMW, it's got 
more squeaks and rattles than an 80's 
vintage GM car, it "floats" when hit by 
strong winds, problem with the gas tank 
such that it thinks it's full after 
being filled with 1-2 gallons (even if 
it needs a full tank), had to have i-
drive fixed by dealer within first few 
months, inferior storage and cup 
holders (OK so that's standard BMW and 
not specific to 2004 5 series), and in 
general does not stack up to the 
previous 530.