BMW 5-Series Saloon (1996 - 2003) 530i SE 4d Auto (2000/X) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
Successfull and classy without being flash.
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
Love it's looks.
Would you buy this car again and why?
Yes, best drive for it's size without spending silly money.
What are you likely to buy next?
With 2 small kids probably somthing boring like a X5!
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Independent
Did you buy this car new?
No
What price did you pay?
£3,500
When did you buy the car?
September 2009
Did you get a good deal and why?
Yes bought from a trade dealer and got £500 for my old car. Slightly under book price at the time.
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
Traded in my 318i Sport Coupe as needed more space.
What was the dealer like?
Like a typical dealer!
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
A dream, very quiet on motorway and when in semi automatic sport gearbox mode a great performance drive.
What's it like to park?
OK but needs the parking sensor.
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
A few things, the heating system stopped working and oddly both front door return straps snapped at differant times, not sure if design fault. Also need to replace ABS control unit.
What's most practical about your car?
Large boot and plenty of cabin space.
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
Rear parking sensor and electric sun roof.
