BMW 5-Series Saloon (2010 - 2017) 520d BluePerformance SE 4d Step Auto (2012/12) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
Not sure.
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
That it looks like a Ford Mondeo.
Would you buy this car again and why?
No . I will never buy another Bmw.
What are you likely to buy next?
The new Range Rover.
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Franchised
Did you buy this car new?
Yes
What price did you pay?
£30,000
When did you buy the car?
November 2012
Did you get a good deal and why?
Ok deal.
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
This would have been my 7th Bmw.
What was the dealer like?
Friendly enough.
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
Terrible. Pulls to the left terribly although the dealership says this is a characteristic of the vehicle. I have owned 6 other bmw's and they never drove like this .
What's it like to park?
Great.
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
Yes, loads. It pulls to the left. Interior trim is falling off. The exhaust rattles. The seats are very uncomfortable. Exterior paint is flaking off. The interior creaks and groans when the car is being driven. The cars value has depreciated terribly in the space of one year.
What's most practical about your car?
Fuel economy is excellent the rest of the car is horrible.
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
The Switch for turning the engine off as this means I have finished my journey.
