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My wife hates it???
L. Lindahl, 02/06/2004
1998 BMW 5 Series 528i 4dr Sedan
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
This is the finest car I have ever owned. Recently we moved to NC where almost everyone drives a truck, so of course I talked my wife into trading in her 94 Volvo 850 turbo wagon in on a new Tundra which I now drive, giving her the privledge of driving the BMW. She hates it??? She claims the most comfortable seats in the world are hurting her legs, and the dash controls are too complicated. I keep offering to let her have the truck, but she doesn't want to drive something that big everyday. We will soon be trading in this beautiful classic for a new Cross Country, breaking my 18 year streak of owning BMW's. It's too bad the truck is so practical.
BMW 528i
ruggierose, 06/04/2003
1998 BMW 5 Series 528i 4dr Sedan
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
The car has be great since I have had it in '98. Handles well and is designed as you would expect from BMW.
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Bugs Still Not Worked Out
Paul, 08/27/2007
1998 BMW 5 Series 528i 4dr Sedan
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
First, the good things: the 528i drives like the 3 series and is larger and heavier. Corners like a dream and is solid as a rock. As much as I hate to say it, BMW really over-engineered this car in many respects. So many unnecessary saftety features used. My 3-series had one thing go bad in 3 years-the oxygen sensor, thats it. My 528i has 130,000 miles on it and here is a list of things on the car that don't work: cruise control, rear window, sunroof, e-brake, catalytic converter broke and o2 sensor went out. Yes, it is true parts for BMWs are expensive, probably 2-3 times that of even other luxury cars. I feel betrayed. I hope this travesty is never allowed by BMW again.
You can't do better than this...
Kirk, 04/25/2002
1998 BMW 5 Series 528i 4dr Sedan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
A dream to own and drive. The Sport Suspension (rare on a 528i) is a big plus.
Good Performance
ad, 07/15/2002
1998 BMW 5 Series 528i 4dr Sedan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
This car drives like sports car and feels like a tank! The solidness of this car is like non other. It has been very reliable and had it in the shop once after the warranty expired for a new thermostat replacement. I would recommend this car to anybody. Its well worth the money spent.