1998 BMW 5 Series 525 TDS SE from UK and Ireland - Comments

17th Jan 2001, 09:20

"Huge expensive disappointment"

What things have gone wrong with the car?

Air bags.

Electric windows.

Catalytic converter.

Central locking.

Excessive fuel consumption (28mpg).

Excessive engine knocking.

Rough running.

Peculiar exhaust note (sounded blocked).

General comments?

The obvious faults were rectified by the dealer, but the biggest problem ie. the engine was never rectified. They fitted new fuel injectors but the fault remained. After this they argued that that there was no fault present. They repeatedly stated that their diagnostic machine had indicated no fault present and that was their final word. After months of arguing and involving BMW GB LTD, I gave up and sold the car.- don't believe the BMW hype - the cars are not what they claim - and as far as I am concerned their warranty is a joke.

I have had five BMW's - never again!!!


18th Jan 2008, 05:56

28 MPG! I dream of 28 MPG. How about 14!

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