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Beautiful and classy, but temperamental
Zack, 05/14/2008
1998 BMW 5 Series 528i 4dr Sedan
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
This is a car that is rewarding to drive and own, but it won't be cheap. My sport package 5-speed 2.8 I6 is a beautiful, well-handling, sporty and overall solid machine. I love it, but when something breaks, it is expensive to fix. Very expensive. Potential owners: be wary of the cooling system around 90k+ miles. Replace it before it goes. It will go bad and that's bad times.
Buy One if You Can
Ciplex, 05/08/2008
1998 BMW 5 Series 540i 4dr Sedan
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
There always lemons and people who cannot be pleased and I would say those are anybody who does not love this car. The 540i is the car to own for fun. Mine is fully loaded with more gadgets than I can ever remember how to operate. The radio went out, I purchased one off e-bay, and self- installed with little effort. The radiator blew out and I replaced that also with no trouble, in fact only needed a screwdriver. Nevertheless, who has not had issues with a use car, this car rocks! I love the body style and the dark red color is the best ever when washed and waxed. In city or on highway this car is so much fun to drive plenty of power waiting to respond and comfort to sit back and relax.
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Love it!!
Matthewt, 11/14/2009
1998 BMW 5 Series 528i 4dr Sedan
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I have had my 528 since July of this year, and love it!! It has 101k on it and is a blast to drive. Everyday I look forward to the commute to and from work as it is my unwind mobile! I average around 26-28mpg combined, yet it has snappy off the line and low end torque. Mine has the 5-speeds which is what I was looking for. Only maintenance problem was a broken motor mount ($40) done myself, relatively simple repair, and a rear window regulator ($95), again, did it in 1hr!! The fit and finish of BMW's has always impressed me, and the 528 does not disappoint!! People gripe about the cost of parts, but that's a fair trade off for a quality, well-engineered car that is designed to perform!!
Reliability or Performance
ronkmartin, 06/06/2004
1998 BMW 5 Series 540i 4dr Sedan
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
Great car to drive when it is on the road. I've owned cars that had a reputation for poor reliability but the car beats them all. I'm a first and last time BMW owner. Buy it only if you have a second car and lots of extra cash.
A Great Vehicle
Spudcake, 07/12/2002
1998 BMW 5 Series 540i 4dr Sedan
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
This vehicle is in the process of being passed down from my parents to me. I only have a permit, but have driven the car and have been living with it for about 4 years. It's so much fun. I think the exterior styling and interior comfort and luxury combined with the performance of it's engine make it the best beginner's car I could have ever hoped for. We have only had one maintanence problem with the vehicle but it was kind of a Doozy. But otherwise, a near PERFECT car.