The 2002 BMW 525i that I owned was my first upper level luxury car. I owned the wagon model. It was accommodating in size to my needs. The performance was good for the most part with adequate pick up and torque. Cornering was good and braking was good. The ground contact of the tires was excellent. The amount of maintenance needed and the cost of the maintenance were absolute deal breakers for anyone considering this car. The depreciation on the car is also incredibly steep.