Used 1990 BMW 5 Series Sedan Consumer Reviews
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Fast and Solid
mike, 01/08/2007
1990 BMW 5 Series 535i 4dr Sedan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
This was our first BMW and served our business well for the first 4 years with just the right mix of speed/handling/comfort for long drives along with the luxury suitable to impress when taking clients around town. Since then we have had 4 other BMWs, but this one remains my favorite - especially on road trips. Very reliable, but when something needs repair or even scheduled maintenance, the costs always seem outrageous. My problems have been electrical (CPU sword board twice, radio controls introducing static) and it's on its 3rd transmission (once at 95,000 and again at 175,000 miles). Reasonable gas mileage (18 city, 25 hiway). Interior and exterior are awesome even after 16 years.
The 535i Still Looks Classy
Silver Fox, 02/25/2003
1990 BMW 5 Series 535i 4dr Sedan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
A blast to drive! It looks rich, even today, its comfortable and classy. The automatic transmission is fine after 123,000 miles. I had to replace a leaking head gasket at 123,000. Otherwise, it has only needed regular repairs. The black paint still shines up well. Friends think it is a newer car than it is.
5 series eval
steve galgoul, 04/08/2003
1990 BMW 5 Series 535i 4dr Sedan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
the car has been quite reliable for 13 years, the interior leather should be upgraded, as is showed wear signs quite prematurely,i would consider another if sales incentives,(low finance,free finance)were available...Germany's gutless failure to support the US war effort could affect my decision
This puppy flies
Thomas E, 01/10/2003
1990 BMW 5 Series 525i 4dr Sedan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I'm the third owner to this vehicle. I recently purchased it from a friend for a few grands. Besides the fact that it's a BMW, I was blessed with its color- electric red. This puppy has over 170k miles on it and still drives super smooth. Friends who drive 2002 non-bmw cars immediately feel the difference when they get into my '90 BMW. If treated right, these engines can gracefully acquire 250k- 300k miles. I've yet to spend a dime on it. It honestly feels like a $25k dollar car, which isn't even a fraction for its current retail value.
Best 5-series = 1989-1995!
TDI_BUFF, 12/02/2003
1990 BMW 5 Series 525i 4dr Sedan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I bought the car in 2000 with 129k miles. It had obviously been well cared for by previous owners. I have had the car for 3 years and it now has 174k miles. I have NEVER been disappointed by this reliability. I have replaced some normal wear items (clutch, shocks, timing belt, etc.) and I have repaired a few unexpected things (instrument lights, air conditioning, oil pan gasket). Overall, I have been pleased with the superb engineering of this BMW.
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