BMW 5-Series Saloon 530i SE 4d Auto (2004/04) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Good, mines pretty load however (Sat Nav, Leather, Auto, 18-inch wheels).
Costs
If your easy on the loud pedal it will average 30 mpg. I haven't had it serviced yet and its got the 5-year/60k miles service inclusive package anyway. The bad point are the tyres - over £800 for a set, that's part my fault for having 18-inch wheels.
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On the road
Driving
Best in its class, it goes exactly where you point it. If I had any small criticism it would be that it can tramline slightly on white lines but I've got the 18-inch wheels fitted. Other than that it goes round corners like its on rails.
Performance
Its quick, leaves the Merc E320 and Lexus Gs300 for dead.
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Living with it
Reliability
Touch wood, nothing has gone wrong yet.
Image
If you get the colour (mines black) and the wheels right it looks great! Makes people look but I guess its a love/hate thing.
Comfort
Very good seat comfort etc. ride is hard (back to the tyres again).
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Security and Service
Security
No comment - not been stolen or broken into.
Service
In general BMW servicing is OK, but some dealers are a right pain and I won't return too.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
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