Had to replace the main engine fuse when I plugged a car fridge into the cigarette lighter and overloaded it.
Factory alarm siren malfunctioned and went off randomly; had to be replaced.
Erroneous 'check coolant level' warnings at times.
Has developed a 10-second rough idle on cold start.
The E39 5 series BMW was often named 'best car in the world' during its lifetime, and it's a well deserved recognition.
The car is beautiful to drive, especially on long distance. The ride quality is excellent, and it handles very well for a large car. It's also a very good looking car.
My one complaint would be that the car doesn't feel quite as solid as my previous (E34) 5 series, but this is relative, and it still feels like it built from granite compared to other manufacturers. Because I have the satellite navigation and 6 stack CD, the boot space is a little restricted, and the rear seats are not split/fold as my previous 5 series had.
I bought my 5 series in the UK while living there, and liked it so much I imported it back into Australia with me.
I'm considering doing the same - taking my 2002 E39 530i estate back to Aus as well.
Is it difficult / expensive to do?
Any advice greatly appreciated.
Note: A Comments RSS Feed is available. New comments appear in the Members Area before the main site