BMW 5-Series Touring 530i 5d (1993/L) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
A £40k car for £5k? Fantastic!
Costs
As above, costs as much to run today as it did 10 years ago. But minor servicing approx £110, major service £300. Petrol at £60 a tank (and 300 miles per tank!)
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On the road
Driving
The V8 doesn't have the rack and pinion set-up off the lesser cars and is a tad vague in comparison, but the ride and handling are phenomenal
Performance
220 bhp, but in a heavy car, so it does shift (especially from 4500rpm!) but above 90mph it really comes into it's own.
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Living with it
Reliability
Excellent, hasn't let me down once.
Image
Love it! Drug dealer? Not in a Touring, more a gentleman around town with a passion for serious performance.
Comfort
Comfortable, quiet, relaxing and powerful . . .
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Security and Service
Security
Deadlocks, alarm and immobilizer. Pretty good for a ten year old car.
Service
Main dealer has been fantastic (for parts only!!)
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Slight oil leak, which these M60 engines are renowned for.
Other
Aircon can be expensive . . .
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