1998 BMW 5 Series 528i review from North America
"A lot of electrical problems for a luxury car"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Radio and Tape Player no longer work.
The Drivers seat no longer adjusts along with the steering wheel.
The defrost/AC buttons fall out - the whole module needs replacing.
The passenger interior door handle broke.
Paint is flaking from interior door handle guards.
General comments?
I love the drive of my car. Handling is excellent. Gas mileage is good (average 25.8). Cosmetics of the car looks great, but are flimsy.
When car is cold - the transmission does not shift the greatest.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| Year of manufacture | 1998 |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | Don't Know |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 7 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 4 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 65000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 87000 miles |
| Previous car | BMW Ford Taurus |
| Date of Entry | 7th November, 2002 |