BMW 5-Series Touring 528i SE 5d Auto (1999/T) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Buy 2nd hand with plenty of miles - let someone else take the depreciation and you're up chuckle street with your laughing trousers on.
Costs
Don't let BMW keep changing the air con filters - it's a complete ripoff for 2 cardboard accordions.
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On the road
Driving
As good as the 2 E class Mercs I've had.
Performance
For a big estate, very fine.
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Living with it
Reliability
Mechanically perfect.
Image
Anonymous but money - perfect.
Comfort
Excellent, but make sure you get the comfort seats.
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Security and Service
Security
But don't lose the keys.
Service
Don't let them recommend replacing electrical stuff on old cars - who cares if you can't see what the temperature is outside?
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Other
Sat nav often gets confused and puts me in the reservoir. LEDs on dash failing, ABS sensors and distance parking sensors.
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