Used 1997 BMW 5 Series
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- 6-Cyl, 2.8 Liter
- V8, 4.4 Liter
1997 BMW 5 Series Overview
1997 BMW 5 Series Pricing
1997 BMW 5 Series pricing starts at $2,450 for the 5 Series 528i Sedan 4D, which had a starting MSRP of $43,895 when new. The range-topping 1997 5 Series 540i Sedan 4D starts at $2,882 today, originally priced from $50,470.
Original MSRP | KBB Fair Purchase Price (national avg.) | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
$43,895 | $2,450 | |||
$50,470 | $2,882 |
The Kelley Blue Book Fair Purchase Price for any individual used vehicle can vary greatly according to mileage, condition, location, and other factors. The prices here reflect what buyers are currently paying for used 1997 BMW 5 Series models in typical condition when purchasing from a dealership. These prices are updated weekly.
5 Series Consumer Sentiment
Owners give this generation BMW 5 Series (1997-2003) a 4.6 out of 5 rating, which is higher than most, and 92% recommend it. These figures are based on 701 consumer reviews, like these:
What Owners are Saying About the 1997 BMW 5 Series
"Great Car Expensive To Maintain"
"Love my 99, 540i, however; it's been tough love- When she runs she runs great, excellent acceleration, comfort, low noise, and a solid safe feel. Won't lie to you the car maintenance isn't cheap- Have had some blow ups with the car regarding water pump- Highly recommend you check the radiator after 100k on this vehicle- Make sure you replace the water pump if not the whole entire cooling system. Like anything if you keep up with the maintenance the car won't let you down- Just learn to change your oil if you don't have deep pockets, it's very simple and if you're handy buy the 5-series manual for simple repairs- The dealer will take advantage of you, but who doesn't know that already- Enjoy :-)"
"Great Road Machine"
"I have owned car for 7 yrs and put 60,000 on this car. This is a high performance sedan make no bones about it. It is very fast but so smooth you don't realize how fast you are going. Definitely an autobahn machine. Cruising at 80 is effortless. Quality is excellent, BMW builds a great car. If you are into cornering, and stopping you can't beat a BMW. Big excellent brakes on all 4 wheels. Just compare the rear rotor size to most Japanese imports, you can tell the BMWs are much larger just by eyeballing. Maintenance: You will read cooling system a weak spot. I agree, Radiator blew when it was 6 yrs old. Water pump went at 118000 and I replaced it. Don't know if it was a second pump or not. Don't think so. The two cooling tubes that run from front to back of engine can be a problem. Car definitely needs to be maintained. Valve cover gaskets and valley pan gasket will definitely need replacing around 100,000 to 110,000 miles. Underhood temps are very high. Not a snow car but 4 snow tires with the traction control and you will be okay. This car not for everyone and I would only sell to another BMW person. They know what they are getting. Great performance with some maintainability issues. Gas mileage: 24-26 on highway and 17-18 in town. Not bad for a 2 ton sedan with 282 HP!! 5 speed automatic transmission is nice too. At 80 mph only turning about 2200RPM. Take care of it and it will take care of you!"
"202,000 miles so far no issues"
"This is by far the most reliable car that i have ever owned, I have over 202000 miles and it runs great !!! I'll update this when I hit over 300,000 miles."
Overall 1997 BMW 5 Series Quality
User sentiment suggests the overall quality of the 1997 BMW 5 Series is above average for its class. Owners rated the 1997 BMW 5 Series quality a 4.7 out of 5.
1997 BMW 5 Series Reliability
The 1997 BMW 5 Series receives an average consumer rating of 4.6 overall and a 4.6 for reliability, which means owners consider its reliability to be above average.
Favorite 1997 5 Series Features
According to drivers of the 1997 5 Series, here are some of its best features:
- Used prices are low, performance, power (540i),
- Fun to drive, sporty elegant looks,
- Smooth, affordable, fun to drive, looks great
- Comfortable Luxurious Powerful Visually Appealing
- Exterior, interior, engine power, mpg
1997 BMW 5 Series MPG by Trim
1997 5 Series 528i Sedan 4D - city 17 MPG - hwy 24 MPG
1997 5 Series 540i Sedan 4D - city 16 MPG - hwy 22 MPG
1997 5 Series Safety
1997 BMW 5 Series Safety Features
- Child Door Locks
- Child Seat Anchors
- Driver Airbag
- Passenger Airbag
- Rear Side Airbag
- Traction Control
- Front Side Airbag
- Rear Parking Sensors
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1997 BMW 5 Series Depreciation
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1997 BMW 5 Series Annual Depreciation
Year | Vehicle Depreciation* | Resale Value | Trade-In Value | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2022 | $48 | $2,221 | $1,017 | ||
2023 | $88 | $2,133 | $734 | ||
2024 | $98 | $2,035 | $723 | ||
Now | $29 | $2,006 | $695 |
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2-Year Forecasted Depreciation
*Depreciation for the last 12 months of the private party resale value.
1997 BMW 5 Series Depreciation
Annual Depreciation is an estimation of what your vehicle's value might be over time based on an average of similar vehicles. Estimations are calculated by comparing Kelley Blue Book Private Party Values of vehicles similar to yours over time, as well as forecasts from Manheim Auction data comparing current and projected auction values against current Kelley Blue Book Private Party and Trade-In Values. This is not a guarantee of actual depreciation. Local weather conditions, market factors and driver performance will also impact your vehicle's actual depreciation.
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Specifications
Dimensions, Weights & Capacities
Curb Weight | 3505 lbs. | ||
|---|---|---|---|
EPA Total Interior | 92.5 cu.ft. | ||
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gallons | ||
Front Head Room | 37.6 inches | ||
Front Leg Room | 41.7 inches | ||
Max Seating Capacity | 5 | ||
Overall Length | 188.0 inches | ||
Front Shoulder Room | 56.8 inches | ||
Trunk or Cargo Capacity | 11.1 cu.ft. | ||
Turning Diameter | 37.1 feet | ||
Wheel Base | 111.4 inches | ||
Width with mirrors | 70.9 inches |
Exterior
Alloy Wheels | Available | ||
|---|---|---|---|
Moon Roof/Sun Roof | Available | ||
Number of Doors | 4 doors | ||
Rear Spoiler | Available |
Fuel Economy
City | 17 mpg | ||
|---|---|---|---|
Highway | 24 mpg | ||
Combined | 20 mpg |
Mechanical
Drivetrain | RWD | ||
|---|---|---|---|
Transmission Type | Automatic |
Performance
Horsepower | 190 @ 5300 RPM | ||
|---|---|---|---|
Torque | 206 @ 3950 rpm | ||
Engine | 6-Cyl, 2.8 Liter | ||
0 to 60 | 7.7 seconds | ||
Top Speed | 128 mph |
Warranty
Basic | 4 years / 50000 miles | ||
|---|---|---|---|
Powertrain | 4 years / 50000 miles | ||
Corrosion | 6 years / Unlimited miles |
Entertainment
- DVD Entertainment System
- MP3 Player
- CD Player
Interior
- Power Windows
- Tilt/Telescoping Steering Wheel
Seating
- Leather Seats
- Dual Power Front Seats
- Power Driver's Seat
Technology
- Cruise Control
- Hands Free Phone
- Navigation System
1997 BMW 5 Series Safety
1997 BMW 5 Series Safety Technology
- Child Door Locks
- Child Seat Anchors
- Driver Airbag
- Passenger Airbag
- Rear Side Airbag
- Traction Control
- Front Side Airbag
- Rear Parking Sensors
Compare to Similar Vehicles
Used 1997 BMW 5 Series | Used 1997 Toyota Tercel | Used 2001 Chevrolet Metro | Used 2001 Kia Sephia | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $2,450 | $1,903 | $2,279 | $2,064 | |
| Consumer Rating | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.3 | 3.5 | |
| Fuel Economy | City 17/Hwy 24/Comb 20 MPG | City 28/Hwy 35/Comb 31 MPG | City 26/Hwy 31/Comb 28 MPG | City 22/Hwy 28/Comb 24 MPG | |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | |
| Basic Warranty | 4 years or 50000 miles | 3 years or 36000 miles | 3 years or 36000 miles | 5 years or 60000 miles | |
| Horsepower | 190 @ 5300 RPM | 93 @ 5400 RPM | 79 @ 6000 RPM | 125 @ 6000 RPM | |
| Engine | 6-Cyl, 2.8 Liter | 4-Cyl, 1.5 Liter | 4-Cyl, 1.3 Liter | 4-Cyl, 1.8 Liter | |
| Drivetrain | RWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
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