BMW 5-Series Saloon
  • Economy

    Value

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Bought mine at £4,500, eight years old. You get a car that is unbeatable for the money.

    Costs

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Tyres empty your wallet, but nothing else has gone wrong. Cheaper than you think to run.

  • On the road

    Driving

    5 out of 5 5.0

    I have not driven anything that loves to be driven as much a 5 series.

    Performance

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Not a sportscar, but quick enough around town and swift on motorways.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Nothing has gone wrong and it has done 122,000 miles. Perfect.

    Image

    4 out of 5 4.0

    In dark grey metallic it is subtle and has presence, even at the age of the car.

    Comfort

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Plenty of room and really comfortable. More so in the back.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Fit an alarm... even at this age, it still attracts attention.

    Service

    1 out of 5 1.0

    They want to change everything and are expensive. Autotech much better and cheaper.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Utterly perfect... new fan belt.

    Other

    4 tyres... ooooooooooooouch, £160 each.

    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