Welcome to drive the debate

 
SALOON (1988 - 1996)
520i 4dr
PROS: fantastic build quality Smooth & great on motorways...
CONS: poor aceleration speed (heavy) drinks likes Oliver Read did!! Parts expensive... more

 
SALOON (1996 - 2003)
523i SE 4dr Auto
PROS: Sheer class...
CONS: Extra care needed on country lanes as it is quite wide. Not a problem, but... more

 
SALOON (1996 - 2003)
530i Sport 4dr Auto
PROS: Great drivers car for long distance travel...
CONS: Depreciation... more

 
DIESEL SALOON (2003 - 2007)
525d SE 4dr
PROS: Servicing a bit pricy, but varable service interval based on how you drive is good...
CONS: Limited on carrying long items if back seats folded this would improve... more

 
SALOON (1988 - 1996)
540i 4dr Auto
PROS: Goes like a rocket !!...
CONS: Burns fuel like a rocket !!... more

 
SALOON (1996 - 2003)
535i 4dr Auto
PROS: smooth as silk and fast...
CONS: bit keen on petrol but worth it... more

 
DIESEL TOURING (1997 - 2004)
525d 5dr
PROS: Reliable, well built luxury tourer. Well designed dash with everything just where it should be...
CONS: Roadholding not as good as the saloon. Parts expensive... more

 
DIESEL SALOON (1996 - 2003)
530d Sport 4dr Auto
PROS: Comfort Reliability Build quality Acceleration Handling...
CONS: Front lip is too low when crossing humps... more

 
DIESEL SALOON (2003 - 2007)
525d SE 4dr
PROS: Reliable and comfortable car to drive, excellent motorway especially 6th gear cruise...
CONS: Low specification and level of gadgets, interior styling poor and uninspiring... more

 
SALOON (1996 - 2003)
525i SE 4dr Auto
PROS: Excellent Handling and performance with comfort in abundance...
CONS: 525i (M54) Engine is an oil burner!... more

 
SALOON (1996 - 2003)
528i SE 4dr Auto
PROS: A proper car with good comfort and great driveability...
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SALOON (1988 - 1996)
520i SE 4dr
PROS: understated 4 door car yet has style and presence on the road. very comftable and...
CONS: slightly dated interior, can be expencive to fix, clutch doesnt like traffic jams much... more

 
SALOON (1996 - 2003)
530i Sport 4dr Auto
PROS: solid german reliability! good speed and comfort...
CONS: too many on the road... more

 
SALOON (1996 - 2003)
528i SE 4dr Auto
PROS: dvd player , sat nav , camera in back...
CONS: 2000 model.not that safe... more