Headlight motor needed when bought.
Window washer pump needed when bought.
Airbag Light on constantly, despite new sensors being fitted.
Rear lights warning on dash until brake pedal is pressed.
Central locking working, but very noisy.
Driver seat springs starting to impale me!
This is a good solid car with good road holding, especially on round-abouts, but it is almost ten years old so it probably compares to most modern saloons in that respect.
The performance is good, but it could or should be a lot better considering the size of the engine. I think the weight of the car is holding it back. Also a V6 rather than an in-line 6 might suit it better.
I think that you need to get your hands on a BMW 528i in VERY GOOD condition. Because I own one of these cars, 1996, and the only problems I've had with it are brake light sensors. But if you want more power in the car don't change from an inline-6 to a v-6 because you will just be increasing the overall weight of the vehicle, just put in club-sport engine tuning kit in it, or a chip. Just try and get into a mint condition 528 before you make a final statement about it.
-528ijunkie.
Yes I'm surprised your unhappy with the performance. I used to have a manual 523 which I thought went very well and returned 30mpg. The 5 series suspension and sub frame assembly's are constructed from aluminium which helps make this one of the lightest cars in its class.
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