BMW 5-Series Saloon 525i SE 4d Auto (1996/N) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
£30k new, paid less than£3k with all the toys.
Costs
Guzzles in town, better than my old Focus on motorway. Service costs not bad at specialists.
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On the road
Driving
Hefty but easy and great fun - love the noise of screaming 6.
Performance
Fast lounge, especially in sport mode on open roads.
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Living with it
Reliability
Only consumables. Now done 113,000 and all well.
Image
Respectable when in suit. Bad boy when in bomber jacket and beanie hat!
Comfort
DFS on wheels. Leather arm chairs fabulous and so quiet too.
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Security and Service
Security
Full closure BMW system included.
Service
Great for parts but too expensive to service with them.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Pulley and belt replaced due to rattle. £100.
Other
None.
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
Used
Would you buy the same model again?
No
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
Yes