BMW 1996 5-Series Saloon

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  • Economy

    Value

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Quite expensive, but lots of kit. New model not out for another two years, so will hold value well.

    Costs

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Buy a Beema and expect to pay for the privilege, but hey it's well worth it.

  • On the road

    Driving

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Smoooooootttttthhhhhhhh and fassssssttttt - yes.

    Performance

    5 out of 5 5.0

    As above, with extra mmmmmmmmm.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    4 out of 5 4.0

    No problems so far (touch wood).

    Image

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Just love pressurising the Vauxhall and VW clans on the motorway. The sight of an all-lights-blazing five rapidly approaching their rear end soon makes 'em shift!

    Comfort

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Leather - nice. Climate - cool. Position - excellent. Perfect for the advanced one arm resting on door, one hand on wheel sports driving mode.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Spot on.

    Service

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Previous experience very good and quite reasonable considering.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Replaced prior to purchase - loss of compression. Look out for this quite common problem.

    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