1985 BMW 5 Series Sedan review from North America
"Great car, but could be a little faster"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Catalytic converter needed to be replaced before I bought it (179k miles).
Transmission blew at 180K miles and was replaced.
General comments?
Very good gas mileage as the "eta" was designed for.
Comfy and classic, with a leather interior and a sleek exterior body.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1985 |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | V6 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 7 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 179000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 182000 miles |
| Previous car | Volkswagen Jetta |
| Date of Entry | 4th April, 2001 |