Faults:

So far, virtually nothing.

Slight vibrations from the front end when driving at around 70mph- it stops around 80mph.

Can't seem to tune the radio to receive AM stations- can't find the aerial!

General Comments:

I've had the pleasure of owning this car for two weeks now, and it has lived up to its name as the "ultimate driving machine", and some say, the best BMW ever made.

The truth is that the handsome old E34 5-Series, especially in the form of the 525i, is still better than some manufacturer's current cars.

I was lucky enough to find a one-owner, low-mileage car and it shows. The car has been immaculately kept and the interior is absolutely spotless.

My car has the M20 "Small 6" engine, which is cambelt, rather than chain, driven.

It drives beautifully, both a very refined and smooth cruiser in and around town, and given some space, put your foot down and it really goes. The engine sounds great. A real pleasure to drive.

The 4-speed automatic transmission shifts effortlessly and has a manual, sports and economy mode, depending on the driver. Brakes very responsive and assuring. The handling is dynamic and entertaining, especially around bends, and the steering direct and precise.

It's a supremely comfortable car, especially for long distances, for both driver and passengers and the ride quality is great.

Quality, as you would expect, is really top-notch everywhere and the car is meticulously assembled, down to the last detail.

Despite being 15 years old, it really doesn't look anywhere near that age, and still has great road presence as well as kudos, and the styling has matured elegantly.

For a car of this size/age fuel economy is good.

A lot of quality car for GBP £1300!

Faults:

Nothing very much has gone wrong with the car so far.

The central locking stopped working just after I bought the car, but the garage put that right for me.

The interior is looking a little shabby now, but I have just managed to track down a second hand immaculate black leather interior for £200 which will sort that little problem out.

General Comments:

My car has now done 155,000 Miles and the engine still starts first time every time. Not bad for a car built in 1990 with this sort of mileage on it.

I'm just looking forward to the next 100,000 miles of trouble free motoring.

I will not be selling this car anytime soon because it really is a dream to own, A little on the old side, but as you would expect from a BMW it is so reliable.

Faults:

Broken fan clutch.

Back box blew.

Faulty battery.

Needed new tires.

General Comments:

This car is a very fast motor which I took up-to 150mph before putting the wind up myself and being forced to slow down.

It's a great runner with plenty of go right from the start even though its automatic.

The full leather interior give loads of comfort with plenty of room for the back seat passengers too.

Great in the summer with a great air conditioning unit and great in the winter as there is a temperature control for both sides of the car allowing you to control the right temperature.

Plenty of boot space for when you go traveling which in my case comes in very handy for me and my family.

The cruise control is fantastic. With the car being automatic it allows me to turn it on at 25mph and it will itself resume the speed that was previously set, i.e. 70mph. It saves a great deal on fuel too.

In my opinion these cars with the 3.5 engine are really made for long journeys as around town it only does about 15-17mpg.