1995 BMW 5 Series 530i from North America - Comments

Very little so far, but I've only had it for a couple weeks.

This car is amazing... The powerful V8 engine makes me want to stomp on the gas all the time, the interior is full of leather and wood trim, and it looks so cool! I almost like it better than the new 5 Series.

Plus it's a great magnet for the chicks (not as much as a Porsche, mind you, but more than the Volvo that I used to have).

If you can find one for a bargain price ($16,000) like I did, or even if not, get it right away! This car is awesome, and the 540 is even better (skip the 525 though... it's way too weak).

Try a 525i with a Dinan chip and manual transmission. I am getting much better gas mileage (24 city) than your 530i and still pushing 207 hp.

How old r you to. I'm just curious cause most teens can't afford 16,000. I'm 17 and bought a 540 for 15,000 but could only pay half so the parents helped me out cause I didn't want payments. The car is amazing and quick. I just worry about costs cause 100 bucks for an oil change is scary to me.

I wrote the comment above. The clutch went out now and I'm done with the car. I had it fixed and now have sold the car. I just bought a 1999 Lexus LS400. I love the new car, it's crazy quick, but most people don't think it would be. It also handles well for a big car, nothing like the beemer though. I can fly in this car, feels like riding on air. The sound system is amazing for stock and the navi is alright. Dude if you ever start having problems sell the thing and get a LS400 or SC400. Oh and maintenance is a lot cheaper - an oil change is around 60 bucks.

Woah, where are you folks getting your oil changed?

The most expensive car to change the oil in that I've ever owned is my 1986 Porsche 951, and that's only because it takes 7 quarts and I opt for fully synthetic. Even then I never pay over $35.

Get under your car and change it yourself. It takes like 10 minutes and sure beats paying an extra $50.

I agree with the previous comment. I have owned several BMW's and they do not require any special sort of oil. My current car, an E36 328i does need 6.5 quarts, which I suppose is more expensive than say, an Acura Integra which calls for 3.5 quarts. But paying even $60 for an oil change? Are you nuts???