BMW 5-Series Saloon 520i SE 4d Auto (96) (1999/T) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
At £8K for a 54,000 miler, it's a lot of car for the money.
Costs
Main dealers are expensive, but you don't have to use them much.
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On the road
Driving
Terrific ride and good handling.
Performance
Acceptable considering it's only a 2 litre and a heavy car.
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Living with it
Reliability
It's my third 5 series and the last two hardly ever went wrong.
Image
A very stylish and luxurious looking car.
Comfort
Cannot fault it. Armchair-like comfort.
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Security and Service
Security
Untested but apperas to be top class.
Service
Very little use of Main Dealer service over my 6+ years of owning 5 series cars.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Other
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