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Used 1999 BMW 5 Series Consumer Reviews

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4.88 out of 5 stars

1999 528i i love it!

pauljr, 11/04/2005
1999 BMW 5 Series 528i 4dr Sedan
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Bought this car used with 117,000 miles on it. I've put almost 5000 on it since august. I love it! I've had a Mercedes E420 a 1997, a 1992 911 carrera 2, 1997 911 C4S. This BMW drives like a cross between the others. The interior is by far the best of all the other cars. The 2.8 inline 6 gives just enough power to have a great time without the tickets you get in a Porsche.

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5 out of 5 stars

I love my wagon!!

rbud, 03/12/2003
1999 BMW 5 Series 528i 4dr Wagon
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Other than lousy cupholders, this car is the best I have ever had. Solid, safe, reliable and fun to drive. Great visability. Lots of cargo room (I haul our two labs from time to time). Snappy features, such as tool kit hidden in the hatch panel, red safety lights on doors & hatch. Quality fit and finish. Airbags, side bags and head curtain ahad of anybody.

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4.63 out of 5 stars

Smiles, smiles, smiles, repair...

gmoney68, 01/11/2006
1999 BMW 5 Series 540i 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

You will love this car! I have the 6sp. Fun to drive, great to look at. You'll receive a ton of compliments. Oil changes are only required every 12k. My radiator has gone twice. It's plastic, but was under warranty. I replaced the cupholders with Ultimate Cupholders that mount near the floor in the front and replaced the rears with a CD holder. You will love this car. Just do yourself the favor and DIY maintenance/repairs or find a reliable private non-dealer BMW shop.

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4.5 out of 5 stars

Drivers choice

FatCat, 08/20/2002
1999 BMW 5 Series 540i 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

This car is simply the best. It's gives a great driving experience and serves as a practical car, with four doors and spacious trunk. Power is excellent with the V8, and control is spot on, the big tires plant themselves to the road and just don't let go. I dread the day, many years from now when I'll have to give up this car.

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4 out of 5 stars

Nice car

James, 07/13/2006
1999 BMW 5 Series 528i 4dr Wagon
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I bought the car used and had a little trepidation about the reliability of the car. The exterior design of this car is unbeatable bar none. I have the performance 17 inch wheels and the ride is harsh to say the least. The road noise from the tires are too loud. But the car looks and runs so well that I can overlook those few faults. Also I have to take into account that the car is six years old.

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