Other BMW 5-Series (1996 - 2004) models:

  • Summary

    3 out of 5 3.0

    What does this car say about you?

    What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?

    Would you buy this car again and why?

    No even tough it is a great car but the car has huge bills waiting for the BMW M novice.

    What are you likely to buy next?

  • Buying experience

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Type of dealer you bought from?

    Independent

    Did you buy this car new?

    No

    What price did you pay?

    £8,500

    When did you buy the car?

    December 2009

    Did you get a good deal and why?

    Ok

    Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

    Owned one before and thought it was a great car although the reliability is poor and the repair bills are astronomical

    What was the dealer like?

    Ok

  • Driving it

    5 out of 5 5.0

    What's it like to drive?

    fantastic car despite its reliability issues

    What's it like to park?

    Park distance so no problems

  • Living with it

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Have you had any problems with the car?

    Lots of things but it is an extremely fast car and things always go wrong.

    What's most practical about your car?

    4 seats

    Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

    Sport button,firms the steering up but does nothing to the cars preformance