BMW 5-Series Saloon 520i SE 4d (96) (1998/S) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Best vfm I have ever had.
Costs
Can be expensive to repair.
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On the road
Driving
Always enjoy driving it.
Performance
Its a 2.0 litre.
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Living with it
Reliability
Never failed me.
Image
Starting to get gangsterish.
Comfort
700 miles round trip in a day, no problem.
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Security and Service
Security
Excellent.
Service
Exemplary. I reported on this car in 2002 when I bought it. I have covered 75k in 2 years with only wear and tear problems. I am now going to trade in for an E39 530d Sport or maybe a cheap E60.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Thermostat housing gasket has failed once, £2.71 and 15 mins to fix.
Other
Had 2 ABS sensors fail, appears to be common problem with them.
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