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Used 1993 BMW 5 Series Consumer Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars

93 BMW 525i

NJBMWowner, 09/13/2003
1993 BMW 5 Series 525i 4dr Wagon
2 of 4 people found this review helpful

I have owned this car for 10 years and it has been great. It still drives as if on rails. Acceleration and handling are outstanding. The five speed manual is smooth as silk. Interior is holding up well. Heated seats are great in the winter. When in for service, I get a free loaner. It is always a comfort to get my car back as I believe it actually drives better than the loaner cars even after these many years.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

Cool Ride

Duane Barrett, 06/30/2006
1992 BMW 5 Series 525i 4dr Sedan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I recently bought this car with 168,584 miles for $3000.00. This is my first BMW and aside from the interior cosmetic problems, the body is still in excellent condition and the car runs GREAT!!! Looking forward to owning and driving the Bad Man Wagon!!!

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4.88 out of 5 stars

awesome

Casey Pickell, 09/15/2005
1992 BMW 5 Series 525i 4dr Sedan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

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.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

Best of all!

Luke B., 10/22/2004
1992 BMW 5 Series 525i 4dr Sedan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

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!

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4.38 out of 5 stars

RW 92 525i

Richard Wamboldt, 05/02/2002
1992 BMW 5 Series 525i 4dr Sedan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Caris basically excelent,however, numerous mechanical problems have been encountered: 3 burnt exhaust valves between 96000 and 123000 miles, A/C compressor failure at 82000, water pump total failure at 90000, fuel pump failure at 97000. The clutch, which I drove for 104000 required replacement recently and then, only the throwout bearing actually required replacement. The car is in excelent condition, no body damage and the leather interior is clean and undamaged. All functions are working.

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