1984 BMW 5 Series 533i review from North America
"Great, reliable, solid car"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Exhaust system.
Water pump.
Transmission seal.
Shocks & struts.
Oil pan leak.
Flywheel sensors.
Torn leather on drivers seat.
Cracked dash.
Various electrical gremlins.
General comments?
This has been an outstanding car. I bought it 10 years ago with 80,000 miles for $5000.
I drove it for 3 years before giving it to my daughter to learn to drive with. We then gave it to my oldest second daughter to learn to drive. We then gave it to my youngest daughter to learn to drive. My wife now drives it.
It has been through heck and back with 3 new drivers, but still runs great. Trying to decide if I should keep it and fix it up, or sell it. Engine is still strong, as is the tranny.
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| Great car for very little money |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1984 |
| Year of manufacture | 1984 |
| First year of ownership | 1999 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2009 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.2 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 80000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 215000 miles |
| Previous car | Mitsubishi Colt |
| Date of Entry | 5th November, 2009 |