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| Performance | 9/10  |
|---|---|
| Practicality | 8.5/10 |
| Reliability | 9.5/10 |
| Value for Money | 9.5/10 |
| Overall rating | 9.5/10 |
Full review by
loopie
on 15th Mar 2007
User Rating : 9
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Good Points: Bomb proof engine. Overall build quality. Performance. Smooth ride. "Vanos" system.
Bad Points: Eats petrol. Limited mechanics available with skills needed. Limited second hand parts.
General comments: I have driven this car for 4 months and I love the smooth ride. It can take you from A to B without you feeling that you have been stuck in a cage for 3-4 hours.
The performance is great in a straight line, but expect body roll around corners, as this is a big car. I was lucky to find a SE model with full leather interior with 63K on the clock. Always buy with a full service history.
Things to watch for:
Water pump has a plastic propeller, needs changing to a modern version.
Main beam adjusters cause faulty diagnostic readings on the computer ie. brake light out, tail light out etc. Simply disconnect the adjusters.
If you are thinking of buying a E34 make sure it has the M50 engine and a full service history, you wont regret it!
loopie's review and ratings | 163 words
Review by
xerxus
on 12th Mar 2004
User Rating : 10
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BMW 5 Series 525i Saloon is a great drive. A real driver's car. Sit behind the wheel and you just want to drive and drive.
However, silly run flat tyres are standard on 17" wheels. A real let down. They are uncomfortable and noisy. A 525i on normal tyres is a much much better drive.
If you are going for one, don't let BMW rip you off with run flat tyres. Insist on normal tyres for your new great car!
xerxus's full review | 78 words
