1992 BMW 5 Series 520i review from Australia and New Zealand
"Brilliant cars when they're working, but I got a lemon"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Torque converter was replaced for a leak - $900
Fuel Pump died - $125 DIY
Gearbox failed - Didn't bother replacing.
General comments?
Absolutely brilliant handling and ride comfort
Engine seems to be pretty reliable
Transmission failure annoyed me quite a bit, but I would buy another BMW. I think I just got a lemon.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1992 |
| First year of ownership | 2006 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2009 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0 petrol Automatic |
| Performance marks | 6 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 4 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 3 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 248248 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 265000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Nissan Patrol |
| Date of Entry | 19th March, 2009 |