BMW 1996 5-Series Saloon

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  • Economy

    Value

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Bought at 4 years old at 30% of the new price!

    Costs

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Not great MPG locally, but it is a very heavy solid car.

  • On the road

    Driving

    5 out of 5 5.0

    A beautifully built car that drives superbly.

    Performance

    3 out of 5 3.0

    The 2-litre is more sedate. This is a heavy car for this sized engine.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Had to replace an ABS sensor.

    Image

    5 out of 5 5.0

    It looks great and gives off an air of luxury.

    Comfort

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Like sitting in your luxury lounge suite.

  • Security and Service

    Service

    4 out of 5 4.0

    I service it locally and it's far cheaper.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Other

    Just the ABS sensor and almost no problems with my previous two 5 Series cars.

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    Used

    Would you buy the same model again?

    No

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    Yes