BMW 5-Series Saloon 523i SE 4d (1998/S) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
What else can I say, but a good car.
Costs
Dealership very expensive (£88 per hour labour).
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On the road
Driving
Excellent ride and responsive, but wheels spin in wet conditions.
Performance
Swift, but elegant.
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Living with it
Reliability
Bought with 65k miles, but no problems.
Image
Makes you feel good.
Comfort
Keep the cabin ventilated or you will fall asleep. Excellent.
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Security and Service
Security
Car thieves will go for the E-class instead.
Service
Not as good as I imagined, but twice as dear.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Good.
Other
Clutch release bearings need replacing after 70k 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