BMW 5-Series Saloon (2003 - 2010) 530i Sport 4d Auto (2005/54) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
Sporty Executive.
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
Secret Envy.
Would you buy this car again and why?
Had the new shape (2010) as a courtesy car. It was fabulous, a marked improvement on this model, so YES.
What are you likely to buy next?
Maybe a 730d Sport or back to Mercedes I'm afraid.
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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?
£14,000
When did you buy the car?
December 2011
Did you get a good deal and why?
Trade in value for my Mercedes was not good, but we met at a good retail price on this car.
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
Pristine example in the right spec.
What was the dealer like?
Very pleasant gentleman. A refreshingly pleasant person to deal with.
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
Drives like a sports car. Fabulous drive when pushed hard.
What's it like to park?
Fairly simple to park, but would be much easier if the PDC was a little faster at reacting. If you adjust your driving by parking slower, the PDC catches up and then very easy to park.
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
Battery has been discharged twice for no apparent reason, even though it was replaced 12 months ago! Got a new one under the guarantee and still same problem. 24 hour diagnostic revealed no problem with car. But OK now after a full charge. You wouldn't get this in a Mercedes!
What's most practical about your car?
Size of boot.
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
IDrive
