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BMW 5-Series Saloon 530d SE (184bhp) 4d (1999/T)

BMW 5-Series Saloon 530d SE (184bhp) 4d (1999/T) - Owner Review

Traction a bit slow.
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Review submitted by
Trevor Webster on

BMW 5-Series Saloon (96-03)

Value

5 out of 5

Excellent 2nd hand buy.

Costs

4 out of 5

Plenty of independant specialists.

Driving

5 out of 5

Traction a bit slow.

Performance

5 out of 5

Chipped to 500Nm. Fantastic.

Reliability

5 out of 5

No problems to date.

Image

3 out of 5

Don't like the aggressive BMW image, but not as bad as 3-series.

Comfort

4 out of 5

M-Tec sports suspension is surprisingly comfortable and can handle the power.

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Insurance group: 33

Security

4 out of 5

No problems to date.

Service

1 out of 5

Never used BMW as too expensive.

Problems

Bodywork
Minor stone chips to be expected.

Engine
-

Gearbox
None, but want the 6 speed Getrag 226 fitted.

Other
Capable of over 50mpg at 80mph on motorway.

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