2001 BMW 5 Series 530i review from North America
"Unbeatable. Try all the others, you'll come back to the 530i"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Nothing to date... very early of course.
General comments?
I previously owned a BMW 528i manual, great car, reliable.
This car is so comfortable you forget it's a sporta sedan.
Buy "without" sports package, the standard suspension is a perfect compromise.
The engine is so quiet you forget it's running at idle. Torque is terrific and runs across a broad band. Clutch action is superb.
Handles and tracks like it has glue on the tires, yet coddles inside.
Steering is the best on the planet, perfect on centre and the right feedback.
Amazing gas mileage, how do they achieve this with so much engine?
Enough room for 4 comfortably, 5 a bit tight.
I kept my last 528 four years, 2 years longer than normal. Never thought I'd buy the same brand next, as I like to experiment.
You can bet I'll be doing the same for this 530i.
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| A well designed, high performance, luxury, gas guzzler |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.0 litre Manual |
| Performance marks | 9/10 |
| Reliability marks | |
| Comfort marks | 9/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 9/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | |
| Distance when acquired | 0 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 1800 kilometres |
| Previous car | BMW 528 Manual |
| Date of Entry | 10th March, 2001 |