BMW 5-Series Saloon (1996 - 2003) 523i SE 4d Auto (1999/V) Owner Review

What does this car say about you?

You can't afford the M5

What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?

everybody who has been in the cars says how nice it looks and how nice the cabin looks

Would you buy this car again and why?

Yes, but with a bigger engine

What are you likely to buy next?

Land Rover

Type of dealer you bought from?

Independent

Did you buy this car new?

No

What price did you pay?

£2,700

When did you buy the car?

December 2009

Did you get a good deal and why?

Excelent deal, the car was going to auction so I gave the trader the current auction price, effectivly a trade deal.

Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

Previous car had terminal problems (Saab) and needed a good quality car quick.

What was the dealer like?

Very good, the car was re-MOTed and the remainder of the tax was left on and car was valeted.

What's it like to drive?

Its has just enough perfomance to make it interesting, very sure footed.

What's it like to park?

no problem

Have you had any problems with the car?

All the cup holders have broken-common problem and the Air bag light comes on when it is cold, but will go out when cabin has warmed up and car restarted

What's most practical about your car?

Our other car is a Land Rover Discovery so it just can't compete with that for Practicality, but it has a big deep boot seats four adult very comfortably.

Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

on the steering wheel is a button which shuts the air flap to stop 'orrible smells comming into the cabin, also the throttle pedel is a fav gadget when pressed hard into the carpet the most amazing noise comes from the engine- its very addictive