BMW 5-Series Touring 520i SE 5d Auto (97) (1999/T) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
I have had mine 6 years now - it has proved good value.
Costs
Main dealer service can be expensive, find a specialist - much cheaper!
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On the road
Driving
Excellent drive, but not the quickest on the road.
Performance
Performs well on the motorway. Cruise control is a godsend on those long journeys.
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Living with it
Reliability
Very reliable. Recently had some problems with dampness in the fuse box.
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Quality estate and it is a BMW.
Comfort
Very comfortable leather seats, plenty of room in the rear seats.
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Security and Service
Security
Adequate factory fitted alarm.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Other
Dampness in the fuse box ,causing speedo to stop working intermittently.
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