1986 BMW 5 Series 528e review from North America
"Sporty Luxury Sedan that Never Dies"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Tie-Rods & Drag Link of Front Suspension, Muffler, Clutch Release Bearing, Door latches got a little sticky. Flex disk for drive shaft.
Most of this stuff after I put 70,000 on it.
General comments?
Very comfortable, in a supportive way. Tough like a tank, runs forever...
Sporty handling- comfortable and in-control. Best car I ever owned, though maintenance is expensive when it is needed.
Mine died when a 16 year old ran a light and side-swiped it.
This car had been rear-ended 3 times over the course of it's millage and never required any repairs. The other cars were always totaled.
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| The most undervalued European car ever |
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| Fun, classy ride for the dedicated driver |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1986 |
| First year of ownership | 1999 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | eta Manual |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 6 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 475000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 548000 miles |
| Previous car | Volkswagen Rabbit |
| Date of Entry | 18th March, 2004 |