1989 BMW 5 Series 525i review from Australia and New Zealand
"Made for comfort and speed; well done BMW"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Alternator belt came off
Water pump became faulty
Bottom radiator hose split which led to a blown head gasket
Idles unusually
Leather is worn
Speedometer is intermittent
Some of the interior has come unstuck
General comments?
I adore my first BMW.
The problems I have had have generally been easy and fairly CHEAP to fix in general. One problem arose, which led to a major problem.
The car drives superbly, but handles poorly in wet weather.
Best car on the motorway, and very economical, which surprised me. It has plenty of power when you get over 4000 revs, and it will pull away from any diesel with ease ha ha.
I love it; hopefully it keeps going strong.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model Year | 1989 |
| First year of ownership | 2007 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.5 straight 6 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8/10 |
| Reliability marks | 6/10 |
| Comfort marks | 10/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 6/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 127000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 130600 kilometres |
| Previous car | Opel Vectra |
| Date of Entry | 25th January, 2008 |