BMW 1996 5-Series Saloon

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  • Economy

    Value

    4 out of 5 4.0

    I bought this car for £8700. High miles but cheap as chips.

    Costs

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Costs the same to run as a Cavalier. Cheap parts on the internet.

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Lovely quiet engine.

    Performance

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Above 4000 revs and it goes.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Sensors on the ABS went - £200 bill.

    Image

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Nobody laughs at you when you drive this car.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Deadlocks, alarm and immobiliser. No worries.

    Service

    4 out of 5 4.0

    I went to a BMW-appoved dealer. BMW stamps but much cheaper.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Other

    ABS sensors, brakes pads and discs replaced. 113,000 miles.

    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