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Used 1990 BMW 5 Series Consumer Reviews

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5 out of 5 stars

I LOVE IT

rjs5689, 12/24/2002
1990 BMW 5 Series 535i 4dr Sedan
3 of 3 people found this review helpful

I bought this car in 1990 and still today she runs strong. i love hitting the parkway entrance becuase i know i can just hit it and fly on with no problem. It is very comfortablt it is black on black so it does get kinda hit. the auto transmisison shifts like a charm even with the 90000 mile son it now.

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3.88 out of 5 stars

Nice 5 series

1990bmw, 07/15/2007
1990 BMW 5 Series 525i 4dr Sedan
3 of 3 people found this review helpful

I have had this car little over 2 years and have put over 60K on it. The thing is a rock solid tank, 17 years old with 217,000 miles and counting, no problems outside of brakes and tires. Air is air cold and the heated seats are great in the winter.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

1989 BMW e34 525ia

Adam Holland, 09/27/2005
1990 BMW 5 Series 525i 4dr Sedan
4 of 5 people found this review helpful

I purchased the vehicle with over 230k and I personally have put about 90k mostly highway miles. The vehicle is in remarkable condition for its age (nicer than most 2 to 3 year old cars) and is very easy to work on. The automatic went out at 250k but I was able to purchase a rebuilt one for 1200 and installed it myself. Considering I purchased the car for 1300 this was not a bad deal. I perform all maintenance myself (including tires) and I have multiple connections across the country for parts. After installing a performance chip and tweaking the air intake system I am averaging 29 mpg highway and 25 in the city. Excellent car for the money for either the do it yourselfer or the avg driver.

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5 out of 5 stars

Bimmerlover

Bobby, 04/14/2008
1990 BMW 5 Series 525i 4dr Sedan
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

This is the second 5-series I have owneD. My E28 was great and fun to drive but it was automatic, this E34 is my new baby and I just love this car so so much, I cannot let her get dirty. It is a pleasure to drive and sit in, shifting through the gears and getting up to the top speed is my plan every day I get in. It still turns a lot of heads. I love everything about this car, and can't wait till I get another one, I was hooked since the last BMW my friend whom is a bimmer lover warned me about not being able to drive another tybe of car after getting into a BMW.

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4.5 out of 5 stars

NATE'S Riew

W.N.V.sr, 02/25/2004
1990 BMW 5 Series 535i 4dr Sedan
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

tHIS IS A NICE MODEL MY SECOND 5351,PERFORMANCE IS REAL NICE SMOOTH,MPG IS NOT BAD EITHER ON LONG TRIPS I HAVE ACHEIVED UP TO 25.7 MPG CRUISING UP AROUND 75MPH,KEY IS TO OWN TOOLS AND THE BOOK THAT MAKES IT A FAR MORE ECONOMICAL OWNERSHIP. IT ALSO AFORDS YOU THE OPORTUNITY TO LEARN AND TO KNOW THE CAR.NICE INVESTMENT,PLEASURE TO DRIVE AND RELIABLE.4 MO. AGO TOOK ON A 3200 MILE TRIP. WAS SMOKING!!!!

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