1992 BMW 5 Series Consumer Reviews

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Written by: Casey Pickell on 09/15/2005

Vehicle

1992 BMW 5 Series 4 Dr 525i Sedan

Review

this BMW is a solid ride. i bought it with 114000 miles for 4000 dollars. it was the steal of the century. the engine is smooth as butter with effortless acceleration in the top end(it could use some more low end power) it gets great fuel economy for a 6cyl, 20 city 28-30 at 65 mph on highway. the seats are incredible and hold their age magnificently. the trunk is huge and the same for the sunroof.the computer is nifty as well, i didnt think they had that stuff in 1992. i have had no problems at all with the car in 6000 miles of driving.

Favorite Features

seats, smooth power, looks, features, stereo, trunk size

Suggested Improvements

low end power

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Now I understand ...

Written by: sotampa on 09/08/2005

Vehicle

1992 BMW 5 Series 4 Dr 525i Touring Wagon

Review

This car is not a speedster. Gearing is for practicality (wagon and 'touring' version). This is a road car. A dream on the highway. Solid cornering. It is a GREAT car. I'm up over 212,000 miles on this car and it is still GREAT! Sample problems have been: Door latch had to be replaced. Brake light module failed. Fuel pump replaced. Got to fo the a BMW pro on this car. Parts are always from the dealer. You can feel nickel and dimed (dollar and fived?). I have had several excellent up-end Japanese cars. The power is with the Japanese but the car itself along with the driveability goes to the BMW. I NEVER expected to get hooked. I am.

Favorite Features

Cornering, brakes, style, finish. Trip computer is excellent... it tells you everything you want to know including performance (the miles/gal, range) to maintenance issues (which light is out, when you need the fluids checked). The car is built like a tank. You really get to like the car.

Suggested Improvements

How can you spend nearly 40k on a car and not have a cup holder? The onboard computer lost pixels.

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Excellent choice !

Written by: Serega on 05/22/2005

Vehicle

1992 BMW 5 Series 4 Dr 525i Sedan

Review

Straight to the point: 1) Reliable car. Bought the car with 138K miles on it - not a single complaint during the first year. 2) The performance is awesome, just shift AT into S mode and you can outrun most of the cars. Handles corners like it's glued to the ground. Definitely a fun to drive. 3) The only competitors at this price lack style and/or performance. 4) Comfort is superb: climate control, noice isolation, power everything. The list is unlimited. 5) Fuel economy: I get 20 mpg in mixed conditions with agressive driving. 6) Interior design: everything is where it's supposed to be. 7) Exterior still turns heads. 8) Overall:has 50K$ car feel:)

Favorite Features

Comfortable, reliable, fast, rear wheel drive, quiet, 6cyl engine is great. Note: don't buy 535 - it only has about 20hp more but is way more pricey. If you need more HP - consider 1994 530 or 540. Those have 8cyl engines and "rated 10" performance.

Suggested Improvements

None. Great car for the money. Not as firm as 3-series and not as bulky as 7-series, but has performance and luxury to match both. Definitely getting myself another 5-series. Probably will consider 540 next time. PS: oh, yes, you should see people's faces when they find out you drive a BMW ! :)

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Best of all!

Written by: Luke B. on 10/22/2004

Vehicle

1992 BMW 5 Series 4 Dr 525i Sedan

Review

This is my first BMW and I am hooked! I have owned Saabs, Sterlings and a Range Rover, but after driving and owning this car I can confidently say that I will have it for a long long time and my next car will be another BMW. I have owned the car for the last 16,000 and have had no serious issues, only a few minor problems like replacing sensors and some difficulty with the seat motors. My most expensive bill so far has been the 90,000 mile service, but other than that, all is quite well!

Favorite Features

Performance, handling, style and the responce one recieves when saying "I drive a BMW" (even if it is older).

Suggested Improvements

Make the parts and service cheaper:)

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1992 525 BMW

Written by: kuda on 07/26/2004

Vehicle

1992 BMW 5 Series 4 Dr 535i Sedan

Review

Overall this is an excellent car! I would highly recommend picking one up especially if you can find a low mileage vehicle.

Favorite Features

Handling

Suggested Improvements

the BAse 525I could use a bit more power. I have since purchased a 540I and the extra power is nice.

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Best car I've ever owned

Written by: Alison Woods on 07/22/2004

Vehicle

1992 BMW 5 Series 4 Dr 525i Touring Wagon

Review

I bought this car as a dealer demo with about 3,000 miles on it. I've had it for 11 years and it is still a great car. The only major repair I've had to do on this car was to replace the onboard computer, but I replace my desktop computers about every 3 years! I also had to replace the fuel pump which seems to have been a problem with this particular model. The last major service cost $400.00. I may keep it another 5 years!

Favorite Features

Nice industrial design. Great body and interior integrity, still feels like a new car. Fun to drive.

Suggested Improvements

Cup holders would be nice. Improve the fuel pump.

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Smooth as silk, though expensive to keep

Written by: Cruiser-Joel on 07/01/2003

Vehicle

1992 BMW 5 Series 4 Dr 525i Touring Wagon

Review

Got this car in 1997 from a guy who babied it. Had 68k miles and was perfect and maintained on schedule. This car rides so nice, I hate to part with it. I have 138K miles on it and it still drives like new. Down side is it is so fricking expensive to maintain. I only have it serviced by BMW. However, it will do 200K easily and I intend to keep it for at least another 2 years. Some rust on the doors but nothing serious. I have spent at least $10,000 on repairs over 5 years. But, it was worth it.

Favorite Features

Excellent sound system, great cruiser, good looks, smooth ride.

Suggested Improvements

Cup holder would be nice, i mean this car DID cost 40K new. Lower repair cost.

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Loved this car

Written by: eeeeerik on 06/14/2003

Vehicle

1992 BMW 5 Series 4 Dr 525i Sedan

Review

Got this car 2 years old out coming out of college, fella before me put 76K miles on it in the first two years so I got a great deal. In the next 2 years I put another 60K miles on it, never a hiccup. Gave it to my wife when we got married. Now with 2 kids and over 200K miles, the maintenance cycle has picked up beyond what I'm willing to commit (which is quite a bit). The engine/tranny is still solid. It's the belts, water pump, alternator, battery, leather seats are starting to rip, you get the point. Hate to call it quits but the time has come.

Favorite Features

stock sound system, comfort, strong engine, great handling (until my wife drives it, plenty of trunk space.

Suggested Improvements

cup holder

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1992 525i

Written by: dmoss on 03/15/2003

Vehicle

1992 BMW 5 Series 4 Dr 525i Sedan

Review

This has been a great car! The car is built like a tank, and it is still solid at 11 years old.

Favorite Features

Motor, Paint Job, and nothing handles like a Bimmer!

Suggested Improvements

Gaskets and seals have to be replaced to frequently.

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Keep the dealer on speed dial.

Written by: JosephJ on 12/03/2002

Vehicle

1992 BMW 5 Series 4 Dr 525i Touring Wagon

Review

The car handles curves and cruising on the highway like no other car I have ever owned, but on acceleration the car lacks any real power. It is the slowest BMW I have ever driven. You might be 0 to 60 in half a minute. The car eats cash. Minor repairs are still in the hundreds of dollars. The smallest of plastic parts are expensive and when you include labor at ANY BMW dealer, you can count on even a dashboard light replacement costing you about $200. I have owned this car for 2 years and have spent nearly $4000 in repairs and upkeep. In addition, I have had three dead stops and had to be towed to the dealer.

Favorite Features

Extreme comfort inside with onboard computer. Handles great once you get cruising on the highway.

Suggested Improvements

Very expensive to upkeep. Most parts can only be obtained at a dealer. Repairs can cost more than the car is worth for even small stuff! Gas mileage needs improvement as it gets only 19 mpg for normal driving.

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