BMW 5-Series Saloon
  • Economy

    Value

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Where else can you get a fully specced, leather clad 286bhp V8 for under £3500 and has full service history with bills? Incredible value.

    Costs

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Specialist servicing garages are the ones to go for. They stamp your book and keep the costs down.

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Most people would not even consider a vehicle with 140,000 miles on the clock, but this car handles superb.

    Performance

    4 out of 5 4.0

    The 4.0 litre V8 is smoother than the M5 and not much slower. Plus you have the fantastic auto box which has Economy, Sport and Winter settings. This car ticks over at 600rpm and cruises at 75mph on 2000rpm.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Bulletproof! The onboard computer controls the service intervals.

    Image

    3 out of 5 3.0

    The design is now looking old, which puts some people off. This is a seriously underestimated car.

    Comfort

    4 out of 5 4.0

    For a car of ten years old, you cannot beat it. This old lady out classes even new models. Everyone who has been in this car loves her.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    3 out of 5 3.0

    No deadlocks needed. Cat 1 security came as standard.

    Service

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Helpful but expensive.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Very refined.

    Other

    Wolf in sheep's clothing.

    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