BMW 5-Series Saloon (1996 - 2003) 535i 4d Auto (96) (1998/R) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
Rich, succesful, aggresive, bloke i suppose!
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
Love riding in it, not sure about the ostentaciousness of it though!
Would you buy this car again and why?
Yes, if another low mileage example comes up! it's simply a great motor car!
What are you likely to buy next?
E38 BMW 7 series or a Jaguar XJ.
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Independent
Did you buy this car new?
No
What price did you pay?
£2,995
When did you buy the car?
March 2010
Did you get a good deal and why?
I paid a little over book but it's rare to get one of these with such a low mileage (65000)
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
Just liked the look of it, and i love a V8!
What was the dealer like?
Very good, although his px offer was a bit low for my old 5 series so i sold privately.
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
Performance is excellent, the engine sounds lovely all over the rev range, and the handling is greatdespite the cars weight!
What's it like to park?
OK, the car might be big but the parking sensors make it a doddle!
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
The electrical system doesent seem to like cheap bulbs!
What's most practical about your car?
The space, both front and seats are spacious, as is the boot.
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
The electric seats, the cd changer, the one touch windows, and mainly the engine of course!
