BMW 5-Series Saloon 528i SE 4d (1996/N) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Quite expensive, but lots of kit. New model not out for another two years, so will hold value well.
Costs
Buy a Beema and expect to pay for the privilege, but hey it's well worth it.
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On the road
Driving
Smoooooootttttthhhhhhhh and fassssssttttt - yes.
Performance
As above, with extra mmmmmmmmm.
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Living with it
Reliability
No problems so far (touch wood).
Image
Just love pressurising the Vauxhall and VW clans on the motorway. The sight of an all-lights-blazing five rapidly approaching their rear end soon makes 'em shift!
Comfort
Leather - nice. Climate - cool. Position - excellent. Perfect for the advanced one arm resting on door, one hand on wheel sports driving mode.
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Security and Service
Security
Spot on.
Service
Previous experience very good and quite reasonable considering.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Replaced prior to purchase - loss of compression. Look out for this quite common problem.
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