BMW 5-Series Saloon 520i SE 4d (2003/53) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
The car has just about every toy and gadget going, so you get a lot of car for your money.
Costs
Too soon for me to tell. It can be quite thirsty on town driving, but becomes very economical on motorway runs. I get about 28mpg which isn't too bad.
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On the road
Driving
The drive is very smooth, the seats very comfortable - it is a real pleasure to drive this car.
Performance
The car isn't quite geared for performance in the way the 3-series is. It is necessary to drop down gears to really pull away, but it delivers its power so smoothly that it is a very refined performance.
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Living with it
Reliability
No problems so far, as you would expect.
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If you want a truly great car that is reliable, safe, economic and a pleasure to drive then this is it.
Comfort
Leather seats are great and provide good back position.
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Security and Service
Security
Fitted alarm and immobiliser.
Service
BMW dealership know how to treat a customer, unlike many of their competitors.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Other
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
Used
Would you buy the same model again?
Yes
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
Yes