BMW 5-Series Saloon 523i SE 4d Auto (1998/S) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
I bought this with 54K on the clock for £9000. Good value for money!
Costs
Driving round town can be very expensive on fuel. Created a hole in my pocket initially, but now its fine!
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On the road
Driving
Excellent, smooth, relaxing and tells you that you are driving a B.M.W.
Performance
Fast and pulls like a tank. 170bhp is more than sufficient for me…
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Living with it
Reliability
Rear bulb blown few times. Had minor problem with engine, but rectified at reasonable costs. Tyre pressure needs checking regularly, door panel hinges playing up - no electrical problem as yet.. Overall good.
Image
People stare at me as it is a silver colour car. People aslo think that I am loaded!
Comfort
Luxury, but seats are very flat and firm. Could do better with holding me more securely. Sometimes feel too heavy to handle it... PAS could have been improved..
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Security and Service
Security
Still in my driveway... so security seems excellent especially when you living in Thornton Heath!!
Service
Very good but hourly rate has gone up so watch out!
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
No major fault as yet. Just one pipe was changed
Other
Rain noise from top of windscreen as my windscreen was replaced before I owned it.
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