BMW 5-Series Saloon (2003 - 2010) 530d SE 4d (2005/05) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
Businesslike
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
Comfortable, quick, not bad looking
Would you buy this car again and why?
Not sure - disappointed with irritating problems and I am surprised that it is now beginning to rust in odd places
What are you likely to buy next?
Audi, VW, Jaguar
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Franchise
Did you buy this car new?
No
What price did you pay?
£34,000
When did you buy the car?
September 2005
Did you get a good deal and why?
Ex Demo
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
Diesel for economy. 4D for new family
What was the dealer like?
Condescending at times - especially after warranty expired
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
Strong, assured, comfortable
What's it like to park?
Easy - good turning circle and front/rear sensors help enormously
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
Disappointed with reliability of electrics. Windows, Park distance sensors, Sat Nav have all played up at various times (and cost me money)
What's most practical about your car?
Motorway miles gobbled up with ease
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
PDC make life easy
