1999 BMW 5 Series iA review from North America
"Just about everything you could ask for in a sports/luxury sedan."
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The collision avoidance lite in the rear window needed repair.
The front driver side shock developed a rattle from a stone lodged in the spring assembly.
General comments?
This truly is the ultimate driving machine.
The interior is well laid out with an infinite amount of comfortable driving positions.
The transmission has a sports mode that gets the most out of the 2.8ltr straight 6.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 2003 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | Automatic |
| Performance marks | 9/10 |
| Reliability marks | 10/10 |
| Comfort marks | 10/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 10/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 55000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 65000 miles |
| Previous car | BMW 3 Series |
| Date of Entry | 7th April, 2003 |