BMW 5-Series Saloon 535i 4d Auto (96) (1996/P) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Expensive, but good value.
Costs
Dealer servicing not that bad, but whatever you do renew the warranty!
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On the road
Driving
Drives like a car half it's size, best handling saloon I've owned.
Performance
This engine doesn't push the V8 that hard, but all the power you need.
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Living with it
Reliability
Let us down twice, alternator and header tank, otherwise good.
Image
Best car in its class, so I can't look that much of a prat.
Comfort
Hundreds of miles seem to float past.
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Security and Service
Security
This hasn't been tested, all I've read suggest excellent.
Service
Very helpful, you feel looked after, but lots of silly mistakes/oversights from technicians, they ignored two warnings about coolant levels and then the car broke down on us. They can't fix a slight movement in the driver's seat, after 7 visits.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Header tank, water pump, prop shaft, alternator, sensor.
Other
Catalitic converters x2, door seals, driver's seat, heater fan, excessive trim noises.
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