By moogplayer on 01/15/06 00:03 AM (PST)
Vehicle
1994 BMW 5 Series Wagon 525i 4dr Wagon
Review
After loads of research, I narrowed the field to a 94 or 95 BMW 525it. Found a white '94 525it from a 2nd owner private party with 117K and newer transmission with receipts and warranty (for 2 1/2 more years or 30K more miles). Bought it for about $6K. This thing is SOLID. I went from an Altima to this. Talk about enormous difference in all aspects of build quality, performance, handling, braking, everything. I have 2 small kids and feel very safe driving this fairly heavy wagon around. I think this series looks better tan the new wagons. And the 2.5L V6 is bulletproof - tried and true. I've done some preventive maintenance but other than that this thing has been problem-free since I got it.
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By wcpink on 08/04/03 00:00 AM (PDT)
Vehicle
1994 BMW 5 Series Wagon 530i 4dr Wagon
Review
After exhaustive research,I bought my
used 1994 silver wagon with over
35,000 miles on it from the BMW
dealership with warranty still in
effect since this model and 740 shared
the same engine block which had a
defect.BMW changed all the engine
blocks on the 740s and 530s for those
manufactured between 94-97. Great
looks inside and out, leather interior
beautiful wood, power windows, fold
down second row, sunroof opens over
the front passengers or second row,
and cargo net in the back. This car
drives beautifully, never had any
serious repairs. This car now has
over 95,000 miles and I still love
it.
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By John Doe III on 10/21/02 00:00 AM (PDT)
Vehicle
1994 BMW 5 Series Wagon 525i 4dr Wagon
Review
I have owned this Beemer for almost 5yrs
It has taken me to a level never
dreamed of with 40 other cars, trucks.
It is more like my airplane
construction quality. Solid ride, no
expense except maintainence to 116000
mi. 29 mpg Hy all day on PLUS. Paid
$19k in '98 w/36k mi...can't find
another "deal".
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By SrfngFn on 09/03/02 00:00 AM (PDT)
Vehicle
1994 BMW 5 Series Wagon 525i 4dr Wagon
Review
I had been keeping my eyes open for an
import station wagon, and happened
across this beautiful car. I
absolutely love it--by far the best
driving car I have ever owned and the
styling is classic -- people usually
think this car is newer than '94, and
it has almost 150,000 miles on it! A
couple of things to watch out for in
buying a used one: check to make sure
the transmission has been rebuilt or
replaced--there are apparently a lot
of problems with this particular
model. You also may need to invest in
new control arms in the front end if
they haven't been replaced already --
the bushings apparently get worn.
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