BMW 5-Series Saloon
  • Economy

    Value

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Bought 2nd hand, 1 previous owner, £8K.

    Costs

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Cracked manifold - ouch!

  • On the road

    Driving

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Nurburgring suspension = outhandle most things.

    Performance

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Changed chip, Sports exhuast, topped 150.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Ever present electrical problems, interior lights coming on round left hand bends!!!

    Image

    5 out of 5 5.0

    True iconic shape of the later 80's.

    Comfort

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Not the comfiest of the BM's I've owned.

  • Security and Service

    Service

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Major BMW dealers - license to print money would be as easy!

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    None - Remarkable unit the M60.

    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