1994 BMW 5 Series 520i SE review from UK and Ireland
"Beautiful, drivable, affordable status symbol"
General comments?
I love this car.
I bought it in immaculate condition and despite the high mileage it runs like a dream.
One drawback is that you have to keep the revs up to get any fun out of it - it is definitely underpowered in the lower gears. But then it's a big car, not a nippy speedster, although it can wheel-spin with the best of them if you choose to drive it that way.
It eats motorways for breakfast - it's at its best accelerating from 70mph.
The interior is very comfortable, definitely king for a day.
Mine has beautiful alloys - everyone admires the car.
Tyres are laughably expensive - £130. Each.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1994 |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 2 litre injection Manual |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 3 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 144000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 154000 miles |
| Previous car | Honda Ballade |
| Date of Entry | 24th July, 2002 |