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m_h, North East
SALOON (1988 - 1996)
518i SE 4dr
PROS: NA...
CONS: unreliable had for a few months broke down several times ugly... more

mackbright, South West
DIESEL SALOON (2007 - )
535d M Sport 4dr Step Auto
PROS: stunning good looks, amazing power through the 6 speed automatic gearbox, effortless torque surges...
CONS: heavy on juice... more

steve1226, South West
SALOON (1996 - 2003)
523i SE 4dr Auto
PROS: Good looking,rock solid saloon. In my opinion this E39 is a much better looking car...
CONS: High servicing and parts costs. A bit slow off the mark with noticable lag when... more

silverscrum, South West
DIESEL TOURING (1997 - 2004)
525d SE 5dr Auto
PROS: smooth drive and plenty of power. Very comfortable...
CONS: 35mpg... more

Riso, South West
SALOON (1988 - 1996)
520i SE 4dr
PROS: Good looking car, gets respect off other drivers if driven well. Can outrun most sports...
CONS: Parts and labour too expensive for an old car but most dealers offer better prices... more

bmw, North West
TOURING (1997 - 2004)
520i SE 5dr Auto
PROS: superb quality,comfort and looks....
CONS: can be a bit thirsty around town,but very economical on long runs. runs... more

Ob1KenObe, South East
SALOON (2003 - 2007)
545i SE 4dr SMG
PROS: Exceedingly quick and with the SMG gearbox superb through twisty country roads...
CONS: eats fuel a bit and start stop traffic in town can be a little jerky... more

burtenshaw, South East
DIESEL SALOON (1996 - 2003)
530d Sport 4dr Auto
PROS: does what it says on the tin with ease...
CONS: have to be careful when reversing i find... more

rannilou, North West
SALOON (1996 - 2003)
535i 4dr Auto
PROS: Excellent car ( when its running) everybody wants to look and usually comment about what...
CONS: ABS control unit, "known" to fail radiators are fragile, as is the impellor on a... more

scony, East Midlands
DIESEL SALOON (1996 - 2003)
530d SE 4dr
PROS: excelent engine...
CONS: reae wheels drive faor drifting... more

CHRIS1973, South East
SALOON (1996 - 2003)
528i SE 4dr Auto
PROS: QUICK BUT CAN BE VERY JUICY....
CONS: VERY EXPENCIVE TO REPAIR... more

lewes, West Midlands
SALOON (1996 - 2003)
520i SE 4dr Auto
PROS: Great looking car that is comfortable for miles. like driving in your arm chair....
CONS: Can be very greedy on fuel if pushed hard and it likes new front brake... more

dsbenek, London
SALOON (1996 - 2003)
525i SE 4dr Auto
PROS: is very good...
CONS: nothing broken... more

raf, East Midlands
DIESEL SALOON (1993 - 1996)
525 tds SE 4dr Auto
PROS: As bmw says:car made for drivers satisfaction!...
CONS: not to good on fuel economy... more

David Green, North West
SALOON (1996 - 2003)
523i SE 4dr Auto
PROS: Best car I have ever Driven,its pleasure to drive and never want my journey to...
CONS: auto box can be heavy on petrol if you drive with lead boots on.... more