By bimmersfca on 01/03/05 21:12 PM (PST)
Vehicle
1999 BMW 5 Series Sedan 528i 4dr Sedan
Review
I recently purchased the 528i Sports & Premium Package. It is the 3rd BMW I have owned and I continue to be impressed by the overall engineering, fit & finish, performance, and fun to drive features of the 528i. I have been able to test the Sports package's suberb handling while driving down the Northern California Coast to Pebble Beach and up to the Napa Valley. As the daily driver, the 528i provides great utility, comfort, and excitement during my twenty mile (mostly freeway) commute. With a growing family, the BMW 5-series is the perfect compromise between performance and practicality.
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By former japanize own on 12/11/04 13:38 PM (PST)
Vehicle
1999 BMW 5 Series Sedan 528i 4dr Sedan
Review
A real performance machine. Couln't be happier. 90,000 miles and drives like new.
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By family_hauler on 09/23/04 00:00 AM (PDT)
Vehicle
1999 BMW 5 Series Sedan 540i 4dr Sedan
Review
Have had this car for a month now. I
purchased it as my 3 series was too
small for the family. Absolutely the
best car I have owned to date.
Performance of V8 and sports package
is amazing. Steptronic transmission
is velvet smooth. Fit and finish are
excellent. Maintenance is very
reasonable if you do it yourself.
Take a look at www.roadfly.org to
learn about typical problems. Only
problem is that wife and I fight over
who will drive it. (she has an Acura
MDX) Keep an eye on the radiator as
these are known to fail every 50K. (A
$300 DIY fix). Purchase a set of
winter tires
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By orupaperboy on 09/21/04 00:00 AM (PDT)
Vehicle
1999 BMW 5 Series Sedan 528i 4dr Sedan
Review
I bought this car used, and love it!!
Rides great, wonderful handling, great
acceleration. Good looking car. Gas
mileage would be better, but I commute
15 minutes in the city.
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By Three Time BMW Owner on 05/27/04 00:00 AM (PDT)
Vehicle
1999 BMW 5 Series Sedan 528i 4dr Sedan
Review
Best of the three BMW's I've owned.
Tremendous road feel, braking and
cornering. Great fun to drive. Have had
no major problems.
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By enthusiast on 04/08/04 00:00 AM (PDT)
Vehicle
1999 BMW 5 Series Sedan 528i 4dr Sedan
Review
One of the best performing cars I ever
owned. Had the sport package and could
not believe the superb
handling...especially around curves and
corners. It's best to accellerate on
corners as the car seems to bight the
road with tremendous control and grip.
Traded up to 2003 745. Loved my 5
series but not the styling of the new
2004 model.
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By rpcmig on 02/22/04 00:00 AM (PST)
Vehicle
1999 BMW 5 Series Sedan 528i 4dr Sedan
Review
Bought new in 99 and currently have 65k
miles.
Great handling and sporty ride.Awesome
to drive but it's starting to fall
apart.It's been back to the dealer
countless times to replace different
sensors.Currently having electrical
problems. Something keeps draining the
battery and the car won't start after
sitting for an hour.Dealer says repair
could be expensive.
Everyone knows the cupholders are awful.
I feel we paid way too much for what we
got. We would have been better served
with a Lexus or Volvo.
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By Dan_Coleman on 01/04/04 00:00 AM (PST)
Vehicle
1999 BMW 5 Series Sedan 540i 4dr Sedan
Review
Junk!!! This is my second BMW and
definately my last. My last BMW 325i
was very expensive to maintain but
more reliable than this! I bought this
car new and since owning it some of
the repairs have been 2 water pumps,
power locks, sensors replaced,
transmission replaced (almost
$10,000), a wheel bearing, and
the list goes on! The regular
maintenance is a nightmare. I've
spent over $1000 at the dealer for
front brake work. My friend owns a
1999 Volvo S80 T6 with more miles and
his car has been great! Regular
maintenance is low and his car is very
reliable. The T6 (twin-turbo) blows
away BMW's V8. The Volvo S80 T6
is a much better choice!
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By Nigel on 12/28/03 00:00 AM (PST)
Vehicle
1999 BMW 5 Series Sedan 528i 4dr Sedan
Review
I bought my BMW 528i certified pre-
owned. After it was checked over
completely from the start I felt great
driving it off the lot. I continue to
drive with confidene. Very reliable and
adored by all people a shocked to hear
it's not brand new. I get offers every
week to buy the car from me. I owned 3
BMW 3 series but the 528i is the best
yet !
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By RickTurner on 12/02/03 00:00 AM (PST)
Vehicle
1999 BMW 5 Series Sedan 540i 4dr Sedan
Review
First off, I will say this car has a
nice exterior. The parts are of good
quality but the maintenance on this
car is a joke. I've owned several
high end cars over the years to
includes a Mercedes, a Jaguar, two
Volvo's, and a Lexus. The BMW has
been the worst for maintenance! This
car needs more get up and go too for
the price. Not impressed at all!!!
The best cars I've owned have been the
Volvo's. My wife has a 1999 Volvo S80
T6. Wow, that car is a rocket!
Virtually trouble free and super low
cost on maintenance.... not to
mention, the most comfortable seats of
any car we've owned. A much better
choice than this BMW. I'm going back
to Volvo!
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