Used 1998 BMW 5 Series 528i 4dr Sedan Consumer Reviews
Used 5 Series for sale
The Ultimate Machine (under statement)
AAA, 02/26/2002
BMW 5 Series 528i 4dr Sedan
4 of 5 people found this review helpful
The best car I every driven. The Lexus GS300, Acura RL, Benz E300, absolutely no comparison!
Beautiful and classy, but temperamental
Zack, 05/14/2008
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.
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E39, the best BMW!
VAe39, Alexandria, VA, 02/15/2017
BMW 5 Series 528i 4dr Sedan
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
The E39 version (1997-2003) of the 5-series is one of the best sedans BMW has ever made. A very solidly built car with a huge following on the internet. All problems and fixes can be found online with detailed descriptions by enthusiastic owners.
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E39 best 5 series of all time!
DMO, 11/05/2007
BMW 5 Series 528i 4dr Sedan
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Bought it with 30K on it after trading in my 328i. Still have it with 100K and it's been the best drive I ever had. Also own a 03 330 convertible and still like the solid, smooth ride and power curve of the 98. It's as tight as a drum, no rattles. All E39s need an aftermarket water pump at 50K due to the plastic impellar, thermostats every 30k, and a better cupholder which can be retrofitted in the change holder. I'm thinking of getting a new 3xi series, but can't bear parting with the 98. Oh yeah, no iDrive!!!
Love it!!
Matthewt, 11/14/2009
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!!