1989 BMW 5 Series 524 review from France
"An unreliable BMW"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The 2.4 l turbodiesel engine had to be entirely changed at 120.000 km!
General comments?
Very disappointing for reliability and equipment.
Top speed is good (192 km/h) but acceleration is very poor.
Excellent road holding.
Good comfort (seats and silence).
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| First year of ownership | 1991 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2000 |
| Engine and transmission | TD Manual |
| Performance marks | 7/10 |
| Reliability marks | 7/10 |
| Comfort marks | 9/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 8/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 90000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 130000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Lancia Beta |
| Date of Entry | 16th March, 2001 |