1997 BMW 5 Series 528i review from North America
"Where the Sports Car meets the Luxury Road"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Replaced couple light bulbs.
Replaced alternator at 45,000 miles (under warranty)
That is it!
General comments?
Best car I have ever driven. I will drive nothing else again... Solid manufacturing, great styling, handling. I have gotten couple of speeding tickets however since it is so smooth at high speeds.
I have driven the automatic on the 520s series and it felt underpowered. I prefer the stick.
I also drive in snow a lot in Wisconsin and can be a challenge. Recommend snow tires in the winter.
I am an avid golfer and trunk space is limited. No more than 2 golf bags realistically.
If you want sports with luxury at a reasonable price, this car is it.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 1999 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.8L Manual |
| Performance marks | 10/10 |
| Reliability marks | 10/10 |
| Comfort marks | 10/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 9/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 24000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 71000 miles |
| Previous car | Toyota Supra |
| Date of Entry | 31st July, 2003 |