BMW 5-Series Saloon 528i SE 4d Auto (1996/P) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Pricey, but you get what you pay for.
Costs
Not bad for a high speed exec. Proper BMW or specialist servicing essential.
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On the road
Driving
Swift, smooth, comfortable. Feels much smaller than it is and gets close to the 3-Series for handling balance.
Performance
Bog standard 528SE is a wolf on sheep's clothing. Very quick if you want it to be. Just as happy to cruise at 2000rpm (80-85mph).
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Living with it
Reliability
Minor niggles all resolved under approved used warranty.
Image
Top motor! Looks good. Proportions about right. Makes new E60 look misformed.
Comfort
Very comfortable over long distances. Really takes care of you and does not induce aches and pains.
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Security and Service
Security
Not unnickable, but as secure as it can be. Probably one of the best in its class.
Service
Top class service. Like I said before, you get what you pay for. Dealer also very helpful.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Other
Suspension can be high strung. Very sensitive to wheel banance, tyre type etc. Needs to be 100% perfectly set up to avoid vibrations through steering. Brakes very good, but produce huge clouds of dust which means the wheels are never clean for long.
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