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BMW 5-Series Saloon 520i SE 4d (96) (2002/51)

BMW 5-Series Saloon 520i SE 4d (96) (2002/51) - Owner Review

Superbly balanced car with tricky traction and suspension systems.
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Review submitted by
Chris Trim on

BMW 5-Series Saloon (96-03)

Value

4 out of 5

Lots of car for very little cash!

Costs

2 out of 5

Cheap on fuel, but watch the garage bills.

Driving

5 out of 5

Superbly balanced car with tricky traction and suspension systems.

Performance

3 out of 5

It's a 2-litre. What do you expect!?

Reliability

3 out of 5

Been perfect for 12 months. Now the horror story starts.

Image

4 out of 5

My mates all think it looks like a gangster car.

Comfort

4 out of 5

Silent on motorways and takes the rough with the smooth.

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Insurance group: 29

Security

5 out of 5

Never been an issue. Nice alarm with window wind up and down features.

Service

4 out of 5

Very polite servicing and very helpful. Unusual for BMW dealer!

Problems

Bodywork
-

Engine
ASC+DSC computer packed up. Camshaft, crankcase and throttle sensors!

Gearbox
-

Other
Catalyst went at 100k miles.

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