1995 BMW 5 Series 530i review from North America
"Sporty, luxurious, great looking German built chick magnet"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Very little so far, but I've only had it for a couple weeks.
General comments?
This car is amazing... The powerful V8 engine makes me want to stomp on the gas all the time, the interior is full of leather and wood trim, and it looks so cool! I almost like it better than the new 5 Series.
Plus it's a great magnet for the chicks (not as much as a Porsche, mind you, but more than the Volvo that I used to have).
If you can find one for a bargain price ($16,000) like I did, or even if not, get it right away! This car is awesome, and the 540 is even better (skip the 525 though... it's way too weak).
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1995 |
| First year of ownership | 1995 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2000 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.0 liter V8 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 8 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 64000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 66000 miles |
| Previous car | Volvo 850 |
| Date of Entry | 31st January, 2001 |