1995 BMW 5 Series 530iA review from North America
"The 530i BMW never goes out of style!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Buying a car with over 200,000 miles on it was a risk. But I ended up only having a few issues.
Mass Air flow sensor went out (Cost $300 to replace)
Multiple Coolant leaks (typical for age)
Power Steering leaks (again typical for age)
Other minor things like dashboard light bulbs etc burning out.
General comments?
For a car approaching a quarter million miles and not being diesel, I have been very impressed with the reliability of this car!
It handles tight, and is very comfortable to drive.
It has plenty of power, although it's a bit slow right off the line.
Fuel efficiency is top notch for a V8 (about 19 city and 28 highway!)
This car is like a tank, it just doesn't break down.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1995 |
| Year of manufacture | 1994 |
| First year of ownership | 2004 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2006 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.0L DOHC V8 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 7 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 8 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 205000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 240000 miles |
| Previous car | Mercedes-Benz W123 |
| Date of Entry | 16th October, 2006 |