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BMW 5-Series Saloon 520i SE 4d (96) (2000/W)

BMW 5-Series Saloon 520i SE 4d (96) (2000/W) - Owner Review

Great handling, steering and braking.
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Alex Mooney on

BMW 5-Series Saloon (96-03)

Value

4 out of 5

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Costs

4 out of 5

30 plus mpg with gentle revving.

Driving

4 out of 5

Great handling, steering and braking.

Performance

3 out of 5

Slow off the mark, then picks up smoothly.

Reliability

4 out of 5

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Image

5 out of 5

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Comfort

4 out of 5

Cool, peaceful environment.

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Insurance group: 29

Security

5 out of 5

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Service

4 out of 5

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Problems

Bodywork
A few stonechips.

Engine
Needed new thermostat at 19,000 miles.

Gearbox
First to second is sometimes tricky and box is generally quite loose. Clutch is also a bit snatchy.

Other
520 (150bhp) is a tad underpowered, but smooth on motorway. Very refined. Wonderful build quality.

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