BMW 5-Series Saloon
  • Economy

    Value

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Even good ones are cheap now.

    Costs

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Not cheap to service properly - original wheels have very expensive tyres.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Always serviced, no problems.

    Image

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Still a head turner after all these years.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Probably want to update 12 year old alarm, if I lived inner-city.

    Service

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Fine, if pricey. Labour rates are cheaper outside London.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Other

    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