1995 BMW 5 Series 525I Touring review from Japan
"The world's sexiest wagon"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The only problem I had was that the rear speakers that are on the roof rattle sometimes and are not very good and can easily be blown. It took quite a few visits to the dealer to get the problem corrected. I suggest changing them instead. Speakers do not cost that much and great sound quality from your speakers is important.
General comments?
The styling is beautiful. I could just sit and look at the car for hours. Especially after changing the BMW shocks and suspension for Bilstein. I also had it lowered a few inches and it just grips the road perfectly now. It turns well and accelerates fast enough for a large wagon. I love driving it.
And I can fit my surfboard in easily and and my snowboard and anything else I want.
It never fails to turn heads at the beach.
The inside is simple and well planned out. All the controls are wear they should be.
The orange lighting on the instrument panel is the easiest on the eyes as far as I am concerned.
Seats and leather are very supportive and comfortable and the CD changer works well.
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 2000 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | Straight 6 cylinder Automatic |
| Performance marks | 10/10 |
| Reliability marks | 10/10 |
| Comfort marks | 10/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 10/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 30000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 48000 kilometres |
| Previous car | BMW 5 Series |
| Date of Entry | 27th January, 2003 |