BMW 1996 5-Series Saloon

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  • Economy

    Value

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Best vfm I have ever had.

    Costs

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Can be expensive to repair.

  • On the road

    Driving

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Always enjoy driving it.

    Performance

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Its a 2.0 litre.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Never failed me.

    Image

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Starting to get gangsterish.

    Comfort

    5 out of 5 5.0

    700 miles round trip in a day, no problem.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Excellent.

    Service

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Exemplary. I reported on this car in 2002 when I bought it. I have covered 75k in 2 years with only wear and tear problems. I am now going to trade in for an E39 530d Sport or maybe a cheap E60.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Thermostat housing gasket has failed once, £2.71 and 15 mins to fix.

    Other

    Had 2 ABS sensors fail, appears to be common problem with them.

    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