BMW 1996 5-Series Saloon

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  • Economy

    Value

    5 out of 5 5.0

    £24k car for £8k with lots of toys and bulletproof. What more can you say?

    Costs

    4 out of 5 4.0

    With this age of car, you can look at BMW specialists rather than dealers.

  • On the road

    Driving

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Brilliant. More sure-footed than my outgoing Alpina shod 535i E34 Sport.

    Performance

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Aha, well not as fast as the above, but that is a subjectively perceived dimension and I did buy it to save on fuel.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    5 out of 5 5.0

    As I said, bulletproof.

    Image

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Says 'considered decision'.

    Comfort

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Nice and erm... black.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    4 out of 5 4.0

    They may try... if they wish.

    Service

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Improving. Always helpful. Prefer specialists, but might try BMWs Four Plus.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    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