BMW 5-Series Saloon 530i V8 4d (1995/M) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
SE model has lots of nice features.
Costs
Very thirsty. Parts are too expensive!
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On the road
Driving
It's smooth, but feels very 'tanky' to drive round town.
Performance
Very quick when she gets going. I wouldn't say it was quick off the mark.
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Living with it
Reliability
I've had nothing but problems at only 114,000 miles!
Image
Great looking car. Cheeky spoiler on the back. Always looks best with BMW's five spoke alloys rather than the cross-spoke type.
Comfort
Very nice ride. Deadly quiet, except for the occasional V8 roar!
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Security and Service
Security
Alarm works ok as far as I know. I always use a stoplock, though. It is a BMW!
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Uneven running. V8s get tired after 100,000 miles so I am told!
Other
7 different electrical sensors are defective. Odometer unit does not illuminate (not a bulb!)
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
Used
Would you buy the same model again?
No
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
Yes