BMW 5-Series Saloon
  • Economy

    Value

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Lots of car for the money now. Quality and class still there.

    Costs

    5 out of 5 5.0

    As cheap as any. If you go to a BMW specilist, most are BMW trained technicians.

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Now that I have had new front shocks fitted, drives like new.

    Performance

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Pretty good for a big car (nice manual gearbox). 6-cylinder engine sounds lovely.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    5 out of 5 5.0

    No problems yet.

    Image

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Still an impressive looking car, even at 11 years old.

    Comfort

    4 out of 5 4.0

    A very relaxed car to drive. All the toys in SE form.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Have an independant alarm/immobiliser fitted, so ok.

    Service

    4 out of 5 4.0

    I purchased car privately and had it checked by a BMW specialist.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    None at 82k miles.

    Other

    Front shocks replaced.

    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