1995 BMW 5 Series 525i from North America - Comments

Radiator hose broke at about 20,000.

Power steering broke at about 45,000.

Fuel pump, fuel line and computer had to be replaced at about 75,000.

Another serious problem, still not diagnosed, arose today causing me to write my feelings and disappointment with this car. These four incidents all resulted in me being left on the side of the road and feeling unsafe when driving this car.

When the car works, it is a joy to drive. When something goes wrong with the car, it always seems to be something serious and expensive. A luxury car with this kind of price tag and expensive maintenance should be more reliable. I no longer feel safe taking this car on a long drive.

I have found this car to be nothing short of a dream. I have never replaced a piece of equip unless to upgrade, nothing has broke. I have had this car for 140k miles and still it gives a smooth ride.

I have had my car for a year now, bought it with 90k miles, and I have 108k miles on it now, no serious problems yet, no problems before I bought it out of Florida, although in this E34 model, there was an engine problem so many were recalled by BMW for replacement, without cost to owner. Great car, fun to drive. I don't think the first comment was a fair one.

My 1995 525i is my second BMW. My first was a 1990 and I would still be driving it if I hadn't found the 95 for such a good deal. In the Northwest, every condition for driving exists throughout the year. Other than "normal" wear and tear (tires, oil, brakes) I have never doubted my BMW. I can also say that I treat my car with a great deal of respect and do everything that is necessary to keep it running smooth and safe.

I bought my 525i in October of 2003. It had 80,000 miles when I drove it off the lot and now has 86K.I really haven't had any problems with it. I bought it through the dealership and bought a 2 year warranty. The car handles really well. I hope to keep this car and I'm planning on upgrading the stock wheels to 18".

I got my first 1990 BMW 525i euro when I was 17 in 2000 and it had 70K miles on it. I loved that car is all my heart I never had a problem with it. I drove it to school and home untill I was 20 and I just traded it for 7200$ for a 1994 BMW 325cic convertible. I drove that 525i in to the lot with 295k miles on it. It drove like a dream tell the day I sold it at bob smith bmw.

I just got in a really bad car crash in my 325cic and it saved my life. I was driving in the county and I was going to fast for the road about (110mph) I hit a tree head on. I did 54K worth of damge to that car. I walked from the crash. THe cop said I am lucky I was driving a bmw if not I would not be able to tell my storie.

I drive a 2002 bmw 325cic convertible. I will never buy a nother car, but a bmw.

BMW for LIFE...

I have had my 1995 525i (std. trans) since about 1997. It has been outstanding. A water pump went out 100,000 miles ago. The car has 185,000 miles on it now. It looks and runs as new. It burns no oil. I had it tuned for the very first time only recently. The experience with this car has been unbelievable. Best to all of you.