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BMW 5-Series Saloon 523i SE 4d Auto (1999/T)

BMW 5-Series Saloon 523i SE 4d Auto (1999/T) - Owner Review

Great to drive. Like sitting in your living room. Very quiet even at speed. Bit loose in corners at speed, even with sports suspension, but not lost it yet.
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BMW 5-Series Saloon (96-03)

Value

5 out of 5

Bought S/H with low mileage. Excellent value for toy-to-pound ratio.

Costs

4 out of 5

Reasonable considering the quality and comfort.

Driving

5 out of 5

Great to drive. Like sitting in your living room. Very quiet even at speed. Bit loose in corners at speed, even with sports suspension, but not lost it yet.

Performance

4 out of 5

Bit under-powered with 4 adults, otherwise OK.

Reliability

4 out of 5

Few niggles with comms pack, but otherwise, OK.

Image

5 out of 5

Makes me feel wealthy!

Comfort

5 out of 5

Words fail..... luxurious comes close.

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Insurance group: 31

Security

5 out of 5

With tracker, pretty secure.

Service

5 out of 5

Dependant on franchise. Mostly courteous and helpful.

Problems

Bodywork
Stone chips to bonnet.

Engine
No problems.

Gearbox
Very smooth (steptronic). No problems.

Other
Tyre balance must be 100% or you will have niggly vibration on the wheel.

Ownership

Did you buy the car new?
No

Would you buy the same model again?
Yes

Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
Yes