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Worth the wait.....
dlgseattle, 12/20/2003
1998 BMW 5 Series 528i 4dr Sedan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Friends in our small Midwest town cannot understand why I "settled" for this car when a new Chevy could have been purchased for the same price. If they could only drive this beauty, they would understand. The performance and handling of this car is pure joy compared to its American counterparts. In addition to being rock solid at 90+MPH (reflecting it's autobahn roots), it handles the tightest of curves like a steel rollercoaster. I can barely stand to drive the family minivan anymore!
Great drive, average reliability
kevin528i, 04/01/2003
1998 BMW 5 Series 528i 4dr Sedan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Bought the car used while still under warranty, thank goodness. Fun to drive and great acceleration, had multiple issues with the vehicle - ranging from emissions to faulty sensors. Expensive to maintain, but the best car I have ever driven.
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Should not have bought new
Jim, 09/01/2005
1998 BMW 5 Series 528i 4dr Sedan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I bought this new in '98 -- mistake, I should have bought used and saved some depreciation. The vehicle is trouble free. Below normal wear and tear-no real system failures. I still love driving the car and it looks great. The seats wear like iron-even with my considerable weight. At 121,000 miles it is tighter than my wife's Acura was new. I do agree that the cup holders are junk. I make several long trips a year and average over 30 mpg at speeds well in excess of posted. The braking and handling have saved my bacon several times in Atlanta traffic.
1998 BMW 528
Bob Gottlieb, 10/19/2002
1998 BMW 5 Series 528i 4dr Sedan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I have been driving BMW's off & on for 20 yrs. Started with 3's, movedup to 5's. Driven Saabs, Infinitis and Mercedes in between. No other production sedan handles like a BMW. Quiet, catlike on turns and NOTHING brakes like a BMW. Great sight lines too.
One little problem after another
Looking to Sell, 03/06/2002
1998 BMW 5 Series 528i 4dr Sedan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Buy the extended warranty while still under manufacturers warranty and go long. Lots of $400 repairs with bigger ones to come