BMW 5-Series Saloon (2010 - 2017) 520d SE 4d (2011/61) Owner Review

What does this car say about you?

Likes quality and performance.

What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?

They like it and some are envious.

Would you buy this car again and why?

Yes because so far it has performed well, not given any trouble and is very pleasant and easy to drive.

What are you likely to buy next?

Too soon to say.

Type of dealer you bought from?

Franchised

Did you buy this car new?

No

What price did you pay?

£24,995

When did you buy the car?

June 2012

Did you get a good deal and why?

I had a better than expected trade in on my S type Jaguar and the price of the BMW was competitive when compared with other dealers and significantly lower than for a new vehicle.

Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

I wanted a saloon with excellent performance, good handling and efficient engine.

What was the dealer like?

Professional and helpful by sending me a video of the new car and arranging swap ofpersonalised number plate without a hassle.

What's it like to drive?

Very light to drive and feels as though one is handling a much smaller car. I have driven 2500 miles since purchase at 49.8 mpg wheras my S type would have done around 39 mpg over the same distance. The handling is very good on corners but not quite as good as the S type which sat down on the road a bit better. This has come as a surprise.

What's it like to park?

No difficulty owing to light handling, good visibility and parking sensors.

Have you had any problems with the car?

Only niggle was the front passenger's door which needed adjustment to close smoothly and without a bang. This was achieved quickly by the dealer at no charge.

What's most practical about your car?

Excelent visibility.

Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

In built sat-nav and front/rear parking sensors.