1983 BMW 5 Series 520i review from Australia and New Zealand
"Don't buy unless it has service records. Overall a good car"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Fan Belt, Central locking, air con needs re gassing. hard to start in the cold. cracked dash.
General comments?
The car is slow unless really revved hard. comford it great. fuel consumption is average for a 6 cyc. looks good.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Model year | 1983 |
| Year of manufacture | 1983 |
| First year of ownership | 2006 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2006 |
| Engine and transmission | 2L 6cyc Manual |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 6 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 9 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 4 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 240000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 245000 kilometres |
| Date of Entry | 21st August, 2006 |