1990 BMW 5 Series 525i review from North America
"I challenge you to find a better car"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Transmission... due to storage, coolant leaked into the tranny; $2,500.
Radiator... wanted to replace it just to be sure; $500.00.
Seats --- Front passenger seat quit working; $350.00.
M5 suspension upgrade; parts $500, labor $600.
Need to get new fabric on the sunroof, but considering replacing the whole thing.
General comments?
Great lines, very dependable, excellent on gas, parts are easy to find.
Since it is a BMW, some places like to charge extra, but if you can find an honest knowledgeable mechanic, this car might be the last you buy.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1990 |
| Year of manufacture | 1989 |
| First year of ownership | 1997 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2008 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.5 m20 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 6 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 70000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 177000 miles |
| Previous car | Volkswagen Golf |
| Date of Entry | 18th February, 2008 |