BMW 1996 5-Series Saloon

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  • Economy

    Value

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Very good value second hand

    Costs

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Bit heavy on the tyres - low profiles - £120 each

  • On the road

    Driving

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Great drive - plenty of oomph

    Performance

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Excellent - bit of delay when kicking down

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Good overall - heater is dodgy - sticks on and button are very plasticky

    Image

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Can only be beaten by Jag - IMHO

    Comfort

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Very good - long journeys 4hrs plus no problem

  • Security and Service

    Security

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Tracker fitted - nicked once got it back same day

    Service

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Go to an independant if you don't want ripping off

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Other

    Switches on heat/ air con poor

    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