BMW 5-Series Saloon (2010 - 2017) 525d SE (Media Pack) 4d Step Auto (2010/10) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
I bought the badge not the car. It also says I should have trusted my senses not the reviews in the press.
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
Not a lot.
Would you buy this car again and why?
Not in a million years.
What are you likely to buy next?
A jaguar, mercedes or possibly 3 series.
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Franchised
Did you buy this car new?
No
What price did you pay?
£26,800
When did you buy the car?
February 2012
Did you get a good deal and why?
It was ok it seemed like a reasonable price and an ok P/ex.
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
To replace an ageing stype jag.
What was the dealer like?
OK great at pre sales then rubbish. Compared to Jaguar the dealers dont seem to care about the cars or their customers. Their knowledge of the cars and their systems is very poor.
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
Dreadful, its has 19" run flat tyres and is the worst ride I've ever had in a car of this type. It doesnt grip and the ride is awful and cant handle even small potholes or road bumps . Although I have only had this car 8 weeks I am looking to change it. The engine and gearbox are nice though, shame you cant appreciate them.
What's it like to park?
Big and is a scratch magnet.
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
The radio didnt work properly. The sat nav doesnt work in night mode.
What's most practical about your car?
Nice seats, good sized boot.
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
BMW's MMI and iPod connectivity.
