BMW 5-Series Saloon 520i 4d (96) (1998/S) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Expensive, but pleanty of whistles and bells.
Costs
Hard on the petrol servicing costs are outrageous as are replacement parts and labour.
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On the road
Driving
Good, but have had rear swing out going around a roundabout at slow speed.
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Living with it
Reliability
On the whole it is reliable, but sometimes the simple problems can take a while to pinpoint.
Image
Smacks of class and distinction among the executive cars.
Comfort
Pleanty of legroom in the back and BMW research into seat comfort pays off in providing the most comfortable seat ever.
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Security and Service
Service
Snooty personnel.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Other
Electrical fault in sensors on ABS wheels not easily diagnosed for some reason.
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