BMW 5 Series 520i SE Review

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BMW 5 Series 520i SE
4.1 stars
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dizzyfizzy1's Review of BMW 5 Series 520i SE

17th May 2006

Overall Rating

4.5 stars
  • Value for money
    4 stars
  • Length of ownership
    2 years
  • Performance
    4.5 stars
  • Reliability
    5 stars
  • Year Manufactured
    1997
  • Doors
    4
  • Practicality
    4 stars
Good Points

Smooth comfortable ride, very reliable and fast for a big car with this size engine.


Bad Points

Expensive on servicing (the last one cost £420) and rust appeared twice on the bottom of the boot lid, also not a lot of height in the boot.


General Comments

I have just sold this BMW 5 Series 520i SE but it had done 207,903 miles when it went. I did 55,000 of those mile hasstle free. It was a bit thirsty on fuel around town (19 - 24mpg average) but was great on a run doing 36 - 38mpg at 80 - 90mph. The engine had a lovely sound to it and it was probably the most comfortable car I have ever owned and driven (and I know a comfy car as I used to work in car sales). The servicing is expensive on these, expect to pay around £400 - £500 on a magor service but that is using genuine BMW parts. I have owned many cars over the years, sometimes 2 or 3 at a time but I have to say this was one of the best and will proberly buy another one soon but with lower mileage. This is one of the most reliable cars I have ever owned and you get quite a high spec as standard with these. I would recommend this car to anybody but bear in mind the running costs are quite high.

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