BMW 5-Series Saloon 525i 4d (2002/51) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Bargin - paid just over £2k.
Costs
Not bad. Some main dealer parts quite high.
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On the road
Driving
Firm yet smooth. Handles better than some smaller cars.
Performance
Very quick. Bottom end quite slow, but sails up past 80mph and on with ease.
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Living with it
Reliability
Wiper mech failed twice (known fault). Head gasket blew after 170k miles.
Image
Looking dated now, but still turns heads.
Comfort
Great. Very nice for even 5. Rubbish for carrying anything large, i.e. couldn't fit a 17" computer screen in its box, very funny for such a large car.
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Security and Service
Security
BMW alarm a bit suspect, otherwise very good.
Service
A++++ from Cotswold in Cheltenham. No matter how small the sale, the same level of service - has to be the best.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Head gasket, due to water pump failure. Did have 170k miles on the clock.
Other
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
Used
Would you buy the same model again?
No
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
Yes