Used 1998 BMW 5 Series Consumer Reviews
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1998 bmw 528i
Best car I've ever owned. Purchased in 2005 with 58k miles now has 313k miles. Same motor and transmission runs as good as the day I bought it. I'm a professional mechanic and have only done routine maintenance. No front end components,shocks,alternator,almost all original. If I could find another one with low miles I'd buy it in a heartbeat
What a rare bmw you have there
I own a 1998 bmw 528i 5 speed maual in barclot red and it is absolutely amazing I mean the leather has lasted though snow mud and dust the body is in good shape for 21 years old it’s been a beater or a iconic aged luxury car it’s been tough for that car. it dose have some down sides thought it has been a hassle with monkey see monkey do with this car one headlight went out I had replaced it and within a week the other one went out and soon after my brake lights did the same. I had replaced the starter and it ran better after that the window regulator on the the back right passenger window went out fixed that then the left one did as well as the drivers too driver but It had not been that bad since the things that had broken were relatively cheap so 20–30 sometimes a 100 dollars here and there won’t break your wallet to bad but it is just regular maintenance for this car I mean the things it’s been through while staying reliable for so long it isn’t that bad. The next thing I want to talk about is the alarm now the key pad goes bad in about 20 and a half year old but you still have your alarm that is still very effective it scares thief’s away with its ear piercing siren and the motion sensors still works. But what I really want to talk about the transmission it shifts really well it doesn’t ship hard or gritty it shifts how it’s supposed to soft and easy and it has some pick me up for 21 year old car I’ve gone as fast as 185mph in it and it’s a speed demon and I dobaby it because it’s been tortured when I lived in Pennsylvania snow and all that and I only have 2 little rust spots on it. And the gas is great it goes over mpg ratings I got 45 mpg one time but it usually stays at 22 and 25.
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- 540i SedanMSRP: $18,900678 mi away
- 528i SedanMSRP: $4,9991,484 mi away
- 540i SedanMSRP: $6,5001,492 mi away
One little problem after another
Buy the extended warranty while still under manufacturers warranty and go long. Lots of $400 repairs with bigger ones to come
BMW 540i The Ultimate Dream Machine
Sold my low mile 95 M3 and kept old Porsche SC Cabiolet. Bought used 540i thinking comfort but did not expect comfort and FUN. Corrected usual bugs in cooling system for peace of mind. Great acceleration, not as quick as M3 but easier on these old bones. As fast as P-car but not through corners. Don't understand knock on stereo as premium unit is terrific once you read directions. Added homelink via ebay (very simple install). Will buy another when - and if - I wear this one out. Rock solid at > 100 mph (so wife tells me).
Great drive, average reliability
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.