BMW 1996 5-Series Saloon

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  • Economy

    Value

    5 out of 5 5.0

    SE spec. Best £8k I've spent.

    Costs

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Not had it long enough.

  • On the road

    Driving

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Smooth, stable with a sporty edge.

    Performance

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Not the quickest, but nice for such a big car.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Temp went RED once. Pulled over to let the engine cool down and took it to a garage. They never fixed anything, but it's never gone wrong since. ON/OFF radio button plays up sometimes.

    Image

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Right colour and no mods, people will respect you for it.

    Comfort

    5 out of 5 5.0

    500 miles round trip and not felt a thing.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    5 out of 5 5.0

    No ones tried to nick it yet!

    Service

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Good.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Overheated once.

    Other

    Radio on/off button.

    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