1989 BMW 5 Series 530i review from Germany
"This is the real performance BMW"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Cis looking doors gone haywire.
Clutch went out, my fault.
Front window broke twice, my fault.
Rear diff bracket broke.
Sunroof problem.
Shaking at 80 km.
Carrier bearing went out.
General comments?
This car is amazing, the best car I ever had.
Lots of good future ideas and mods for this car.
If you find one, keep it.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.0 Manual |
| Performance marks | 10/10 |
| Reliability marks | 10/10 |
| Comfort marks | 8/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 5/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 150000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 178700 kilometres |
| Previous car | Pontiac Firebird |
| Date of Entry | 25th January, 2004 |








