Front suspension rattles whenever I hit a pot hole, speedbump or drive into my driveway.
Dash instruments go on and off (am told the main computer needs replacing costing $1,000).
Had the evaporator for the air conditioning replaced ($1,000), air conditioner only blows cold while the car is moving.
Headlamps go on and off (I am told this may be part of the computer problem).
Had a lower control arm replaced (part of the suspension??).
Small fluid leak.
I LOVE the style of the car! Looks GREAT for being 11 years old. It's the perfect size... not too big & not too small!
My sister-in-law just purchased a brand new 528i & I still like the look of mine better!
I had the same problems with lights going out, experts saying the same thing... computer. I found the problem to be the relays, just needed some WD40 on the pivot points.
I had the same problem. My lights go out randomly. I'm getting it all fixed right now though. I have 140,000 miles on mine. It's been well maintained and runs beautifully. I would rather have my 1990 525i than most any new car. And as for the pick-up, I think it is superb. I have an automatic and there is an overdrive button under the accelerator, if you know how to use it right and get accustomed to it you'll be happily surprised to see what the 5 series can do.
Light problem very easy to fix. Pull out the lighting circuit board and resolder all the connections. I mentioned my lighting problem to a experienced mechanic while getting a oil change years ago. He just pulled out the board (unplugs easily) resoldered the joints on the board and put it back in. Done! (Under a black plastic cover in the engine bay)
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