BMW 5-Series Saloon 520i SE 4d Auto (1992/K) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Possibly one of the best models BMW have built. Solid, reliable, comfortable, safe and inexpensive to maintain - what more do you need?
Costs
Fuel running costs fair on open road. About town, costly - maintenance is not expensive - it does not break down.
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On the road
Driving
Sheer driving pleasure, make no mistake. That turbine humming away is pure magic.
Performance
Can still keep up with the field - the faster you go, the more she hugs the road.
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Living with it
Reliability
Nearly 10 years old and after 220,000km, never misses a beat!
Image
Who cares? BMW drivers are often given a bad image for some reason.
Comfort
Travelled many long journeys over 600km and get out refreshed.
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Security and Service
Security
Full factory alarm/immobiliser etc has worked as a deterrent.
Service
Fairly good service and spares are not really expensive - nothing has really gone wrong with the car.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Other
Radiator replaced after 2 years under warranty. Clutch slave cylinder replaced after 9 years at over 215,000km.
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
New
Would you buy the same model again?
Yes
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
Yes