BMW 5-Series Saloon 525i SE 4d Auto (1991/H) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Good used buy.
Costs
Easy to work on. Mechanically simple, but electrics complex!
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On the road
Driving
Smooth and nimble.
Performance
A little sluggish. Auto box doesn't help. Ok in Sport mode.
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Living with it
Reliability
169k miles and no problems!
Image
Getting a little dated, but the badge is still BMW.
Comfort
Newer cars and the competition better equipped, but adequate.
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Security and Service
Security
Fit an immobiliser and buy a shutter lock and motorbike chain!
Service
All BMW dealers are robbing b...... I do all work/repairs myself.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
169k miles and oil still golden in colour!
Other
Rear subframe rubbers difficult.
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