BMW 1996 5-Series Saloon

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  • Economy

    Value

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Lots of car for very little cash!

    Costs

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Cheap on fuel, but watch the garage bills.

  • On the road

    Driving

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Superbly balanced car with tricky traction and suspension systems.

    Performance

    3 out of 5 3.0

    It's a 2-litre. What do you expect!?

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Been perfect for 12 months. Now the horror story starts.

    Image

    4 out of 5 4.0

    My mates all think it looks like a gangster car.

    Comfort

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Silent on motorways and takes the rough with the smooth.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Never been an issue. Nice alarm with window wind up and down features.

    Service

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Very polite servicing and very helpful. Unusual for BMW dealer!

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    ASC+DSC computer packed up. Camshaft, crankcase and throttle sensors!

    Other

    Catalyst went at 100k miles.

    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