BMW 5-Series Saloon (1996 - 2003) 530d Sport 4d Auto (2002/02) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
Perfect image .
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
Would you buy this car again and why?
Yes, after my kids grow up.
What are you likely to buy next?
BMW Alpina D3 Bi-turbo.
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Didn't buy from a dealer
Did you buy this car new?
No
What price did you pay?
£7,250
When did you buy the car?
January 2011
Did you get a good deal and why?
The car had done 45,000 miles and had a full service history - £7,250 for a perfect car in mint condition.
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
After long research I wanted a car to travel from UK through Europe and back in comfort, economy, safety and with speed.
What was the dealer like?
Very helpful
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
Astonishing. Buy one if you can find a loved one .
What's it like to park?
Easy if you can drive and parking sensors for those ....
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
Fuel pump - after I filled up with diesel contaminated with acid. Car was still driving. Drilled brake discs with ebc pads work perfect on this car. The fuel pump £500 + £250 for mechanic .
What's most practical about your car?
Power... economy on motorway at 80mph is 50mpg. You can overtake at 100mph any car because the BMW 530d stops at 140mph. I cross Germany, Austria and Hungarian motorways with cruise control 120mph. No problems !
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
Gearbox is astonishing . Steering is spot on .. And brakes... after I fitted drilled discs and ebc pads you could have wisp splash from breaking . Amazing ...
