Faults:

Since I owned this vehicle, the water pump went at 327,000 km, and this was $465.00.

The fuel pump went at 400,000 km. and it went right at the worst time, in the middle of traffic on Clifton Hill, Niagara Falls, ON.

The muffler rotted and it formed a large whole at 410,000 km, and I never fixed it.

The engine began to burn oil, and started leaking it at 430,000 km.

General Comments:

This was my first vehicle, and it was previously owned by my father.

It was a fantastic car, heavy, well built, and I literally ran it into the ground.

The performance was pretty good, for its age, but suffered from poor fuel economy, even worse after the muffler began leaking.

Faults:

Most repairs have been the standard kinds of things that all cars require replacing.

Changed original clutch at 220,000.

Replaced struts at 275,000.

Replaced starter at 275,000.

Replaced electrical switches for power windows at around 300,000.

General Comments:

Without a doubt, the best car I have ever owned. Purchased it for $3200 in 1995 and have been driving it nearly every day since. The engine has never failed to start. Never. It is a tank. While it is not as comfortable a ride as it once was, it is a great, reliable means of transportation and still is good for a bit of fun every now and then. I don't beat it up, change the oil every 3,000 miles, and pretty much pay attention to it when something is up (like the other day one of the antifreeze hose had a slight leak, I replaced it in minutes). Two mechanics I know say this engine in the 528e was the most bullet-proof of all the BMW cars. I have to agree. I mean, the car is sitting out in my driveway ready to go. And, if you can believe it, it has very little rust (some underneath) showing! My goal right now is to hit 400,000 miles.

Faults:

The car really hasn't had many problems. I did have to get a new fuel pump a year ago.

The paint is starting to wear off bad, but what do you expect I live in Florida.

It has the original engine and transmission.

The emergency break did quit a year ago. It won't go up anymore.

It does have over 400,000 miles, no lie!

In fact, the speedometer stopped at over 400,000.

General Comments:

It is the best car I have ever owned. I bought it brand new and I do not regret buying it. In 1984, it cost about 24-26 thousand I believe, but it was worth every penny!

It handles great! It hugs the turns sharply and I don't have to push n the brakes much when I'm turning.

The only con is that it costs too much to service at the dealership.

Faults:

Not much since I've driven it. Brake Pressure accumulator the only thing that actually crapped out (oh..besides the radio...) - brake pads - the usual. The previous own had installed new rad, wiring harness, all vacuum hoses, control arm bushings, new exhaust.. Paint is starting to go, but... no rust.

General Comments:

I picked up the car via a private sale. Previous owner got it in a trade and had lost storage. Found out it started life as a leased car, then 1 ten year stint to one owner. Sat in 4 different lots for the last 6 months of it's life.

Car came with leather heated seats & leather steering wheel - in very good shape - no rips or cracks. Came with heated seats (which worked) - that were very nice in winter.

Car has great pick up for a 4 door sedan. Gobs of torque, loves to cruise at 130kph while being rather miserly with fuel (2200 rpm). Crisp handling, suspension is nice and taut. Excellent road feel. Great brakes, very powerful, great feel.

Acoustically..the stock sound system was pretty damn poor. Thank god for aftermarket...