BMW 5-Series Saloon 520i SE 4d Auto (1995/M) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
You can pick a good one up for peanuts if you do enough research.
Costs
Being an old beast, servicing is expensive. Suspension bushes and steering issues such as the u-jay are its biggest problems.
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On the road
Driving
This car puts so many cars sold today to shame. The handling is fantastic, the smooth 6 cylinder engine sounds superb and the transmission is a peach.
Performance
The 2 litre is sedate and prefers to not to be pushed. Lovely motorway cruiser though.
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Living with it
Reliability
Starts every time and never had a problem on a 130K car!
Image
A beautiful design, if only BMW would look at this model again and take some design cues from it. Anyone who knows and appreciates good quality cars is impressed by this car.
Comfort
Seats hold you firmly and snugly, road noise is kept to a minimum.
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Security and Service
Security
Never had a problem, but worth investing in a T1 alarm.
Service
Using BMW service at a car this age is a waste of money, go for a specialist.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Other
Exhaust rattles, heat shield and front suspension.
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