BMW 1996 5-Series Saloon

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  • Economy

    Value

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Expensive to buy, but should held money when I traded last 5 series in.

    Costs

    2 out of 5 2.0

    BMW garage you are having a laugh! Drinks petrol.

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Normally very good, but seem to get a wobble after I had a blow out.

    Performance

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Good power, especially at high speed you have a little bit extra.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Has cut out when reversing a couple of times. I keep getting bulb warning lights then I find the light starts working again. No reason why.

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    5 out of 5 5.0

    The people who say they don't like BMW just want one but can't afford one or are too mean to buy one.

    Comfort

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Nice car, especially if you do a lot of miles. Car has all added extras so comfort is not a problem.

  • Security and Service

    Service

    5 out of 5 5.0

    This is my 2nd 5-series and no complaints except costs of service.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Other

    Light bulb warnings which fix themselves.

    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