1986 BMW 5 Series 535i review from North America
"These are the junk of BMW"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The first thing to go wrong with the car was the fuel pump relay, that happened 10 minutes after I got the car.
The second thing was the water pump.
The third was the clutch; I got that replaced and it cost a great deal of money, because the disc exploded into a white powder.
200 miles after I got the new clutch in, the input shaft snapped on the tranny, and then the ball joint broke and put me in the ditch.
I love BMWs, but these cars are crap.
General comments?
I would not recommend buying one at all.
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| Fun, classy ride for the dedicated driver |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1986 |
| Year of manufacture | 1986 |
| First year of ownership | 2007 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2007 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.5L inline 5 Manual |
| Performance marks | 6 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 1 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 5 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 1 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 0 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 196500 miles |
| Most recent distance | 205000 miles |
| Previous car | Porsche 944 |
| Date of Entry | 9th July, 2007 |