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S3vSt3R, 02/09/2003
1999 BMW 5 Series 528i 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
It is just unbelievable. Handling is just perfect. This car is such a solid performer, that it makes me smile every day when I have to drive it to work. I am against buying used cars, but after test drive I changed my mind on this one.
Un-Beemer-Lievable
Mr. Beems, 07/21/2003
1999 BMW 5 Series 528i 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Outstanding handling; beautiful, classic design, reliability, outstanding service.....and those are the low points. I can't wait to purchase my next Beemer; hopefully the new 7 or the newest 5 series.
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NICE CAR
KOLYA, 08/21/2003
1999 BMW 5 Series 528i 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
HI THIS IS KOLYA I GOT MY BMW JUST RIGHT NOW IT IS NICE CAR AND BEUTIFUL TO DRIVE IT.I HILY RECOMEDET FOR EVERY BODY.
Love it, but ...
Stibift, 10/10/2003
1999 BMW 5 Series 540i 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Love the performance, the look and the handling of the car. So much fun to drive. Really enjoy leaving others at the stop light, the car moves away to effortless. Disappointed with the reliability. Both rear power windows broke, one after another, had also problems with the windshield molding deteriorating, water pump was an expensive repair.
Best choice of what's out there
truckerit, 12/16/2003
1999 BMW 5 Series 528i 4dr Wagon
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I shopped around between passat,a6,forester,e-class. i narrowed it down to the a6, 528, & forester. I really liked the a6, but West Broad VW/AUDI serviced my vw also was the only place that serviced audi here in richmond va. so being as they screwed me already on the vw I was trading in, I opted for the 528. Driving this car is such a joy. It's not the most mechanically sound auto. My car is about 5 yrs old now & things are starting to give. My powersteering died & ABS cpu died. I've spent about $2500 in repairs after i purchased, but it's a bmw, it's got character.
The Best Yet !
Nigel, 12/28/2003
1999 BMW 5 Series 528i 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I bought my BMW 528i certified pre- owned. After it was checked over completely from the start I felt great driving it off the lot. I continue to drive with confidene. Very reliable and adored by all people a shocked to hear it's not brand new. I get offers every week to buy the car from me. I owned 3 BMW 3 series but the 528i is the best yet !
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Glenda Bolin, 09/01/2005
1999 BMW 5 Series 528i 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I am in real estate and needed a car that was reliaable and comfortable, I got more, it looks good and is fun to drive with enough comfort and more get- up-and-go than anyone needs. It is silver in color. 4-door 528i leather seats that are heated, automatic seat adjustment and power moon roof.
1999 528i i love it!
pauljr, 11/04/2005
1999 BMW 5 Series 528i 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
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.
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.
Nice car
James, 07/13/2006
1999 BMW 5 Series 528i 4dr Wagon
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
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.
lots of feedback
whazzap, 04/10/2004
1999 BMW 5 Series 540i 4dr Wagon
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Solid. superb handling. lots of torque. understeer oversteer is great. never roll . 140mph on freeway and want some more. lots of feedback.
Fair Assessment
C Krebs, 03/07/2003
1999 BMW 5 Series 528i 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This is the third BMW 5 Series that I have owned, and I have bought all of them used about 2 years old. My specs for buying each of them have been to get a black 4-door, 6 cylinder, manual transmission with less than 50,000 miles on it. When I sold my first two BMWs, each had more than 200,000 miles on it, got great mileage (27+ MPG on the road, and both were running extremely well. Current model(1999)feels heavier, but gets better mileage, and a BMW is fun to drive.
Great Car
Three Time BMW Owner, 05/27/2004
1999 BMW 5 Series 528i 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Best of the three BMW's I've owned. Tremendous road feel, braking and cornering. Great fun to drive. Have had no major problems.
Great car, but only for small people
James R. Bartlett, 08/11/2004
1999 BMW 5 Series 528i 4dr Wagon
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Beautifully engineered and manufactured, but really fits people only 5'6" or less, with narrow shoulders. Car is very fragile due to lack of road clearance in front. Beware of curbs and parking lot bumps.
Best selling Bimmer!
orupaperboy, 09/21/2004
1999 BMW 5 Series 528i 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I bought this car used, and love it!! Rides great, wonderful handling, great acceleration. Good looking car. Gas mileage would be better, but I commute 15 minutes in the city.
A driving machine
former japanize own, 12/11/2004
1999 BMW 5 Series 528i 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
A real performance machine. Couln't be happier. 90,000 miles and drives like new.
I love my wagon!!
rbud, 03/12/2003
1999 BMW 5 Series 528i 4dr Wagon
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
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.
Great Sports Sedan
bimmersfca, 01/04/2005
1999 BMW 5 Series 528i 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I recently purchased the 528i Sports & Premium Package. It is the 3rd BMW I have owned and I continue to be impressed by the overall engineering, fit & finish, performance, and fun to drive features of the 528i. I have been able to test the Sports package's suberb handling while driving down the Northern California Coast to Pebble Beach and up to the Napa Valley. As the daily driver, the 528i provides great utility, comfort, and excitement during my twenty mile (mostly freeway) commute. With a growing family, the BMW 5-series is the perfect compromise between performance and practicality.
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T. K. Hill, 02/23/2005
1999 BMW 5 Series 528i 4dr Wagon
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I bought this car because the 528i sedan we got three years earlier was so solid. I wanted the sport and premium packages, which is what I have. The ride is very good and aerodynamics great. The stance is low and performance wheels light, so I hit low barriers and bent wheel. The replacement wheels are $600 per. The radiator sprung a leak at 64K. Otherwise it performs as expected.
Hit to the wallet
Larry, 12/19/2005
1999 BMW 5 Series 528i 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I was in love with this car for almost two months. This 528i was a previous lease and then a BMW certified used car. I put 2500 miles on it and the transmission completely ate itself. Transmission (not dealer replaced) and two control units (dealer replaced) my wallet is now $5500 lighter. This after 78500 total miles on the car. I hope my letter to BMW falls on sympathetic ears.
Good driver
Bill, 01/15/2006
1999 BMW 5 Series 540i 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I love this car, a bit expensive for non-warranty items (expected). Drives VERY well. Acceleration, handling, and braking are the best I have found so far. Got this car at a bargain price, and paid the price for some needed repairs, but since being brought back to specs it has delivered respectable and dependable sevice. Fuel mileage has amazed me in that when driven sanely I average 21-22 in town and 26- 27 on the highway ... all that in a car that will do over 155 mph if you wish.
1999 BMW 528i ... very, very nice
bmw_owna, 03/04/2006
1999 BMW 5 Series 528i 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I bought this vehicle certified pre-owned (CFP). BMW has one of the best CFP plans in the US. I love the car. I have had a few technical problems but other than that I love the car. I highly recommend it.
Texas BMER
dalworth55cars, 09/07/2006
1999 BMW 5 Series 528i 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This car is tight and handles well and feels sturdy. The driver's leg room and seat adjustments are a little cramped. I am very pleased with the highway gas mileage, however the city miles are less.
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Ichiro, 12/26/2006
1999 BMW 5 Series 528i 4dr Wagon
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Purchased lease return at 43,000 miles from a used car dealership. The former owner was a middle aged lady, one owner. The car was basically just broken in. Have had car going on three years now and not a single problem except accidentally parking over a park stop and minor damage to the front air dam. Otherwise, absolutely a gem. The 17" BBS Cross-Spokes can be noisy, but the Bridgestone Turanza tires made it smooth as a Lexus, yet much sportier. The rim guards have prevented a couple rim rashes too. I'm veering off, sound off for the tires now. Anyways, I highly recommend this car, this years build to anyone considering.
Excellent buy
James, 05/12/2007
1999 BMW 5 Series 528i 4dr Wagon
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Bought a 4 year lease return from a used car dealer with slightly over 40,000 miles. Have driven it to 80,000 miles after 3 years and had no problems except some minor cosmetic details (e.g. cup holders, door sill trim, door rubber moldings). From a mechanical point of view, had to just do my yearly synthetic oil change at the BMW dealer and put in gas. I've driven slightly over a couple parking stops and pulled away the front valences slightly. If you want a reliable, fun to drive car (not truck) with capacity for five and rear cargo for Home Depot, Costco or Ikea runs, this is a great car to consider. From my recollection, it is top of class (E39) for many years running.
can't beat a 5 series
nmexmatt, 05/02/2003
1999 BMW 5 Series 528i 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I am a BMW fanatic. I currently have an 850 and a 528i. The 5 series is just a superb vehicle. Very solid. Love the steering wheel controls. I prefer the locking system and cruise control of my 8 series better, but other than that the 5 is an all around great machine.
Coolest Looking Wagon
Andre, 01/17/2003
1999 BMW 5 Series 528i 4dr Wagon
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Built like a tank but handles like a sports car. I have the six cylinder version. Sometimes I long for the 8 but overall performance is strong, particularly at high cruising speeds.
Great Car!
Kencal, 06/06/2003
1999 BMW 5 Series 528i 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I bought my BMW 528 back in 1999 and have enjoyed it a lot over the past 4 years. I had a few repairs so far, the worst was the breakdown of the board computer after 3 1/2 years which set me back about $1,200.
Bump & Beemer
Stephanie Ewing, 12/13/2018
1999 BMW 5 Series 528i 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I really love this car. I bought it used and it had a salvage title. The car is fully loaded everything was working.. No squeaks, no rattles, smooth ride the interior was in very good condition. It's great gas mileage for a sedan. I love this car. I am going to keep it for a second car. It runs really good. I have 17800 miles on it
Not too impressed!!!
RickTurner, 12/02/2003
1999 BMW 5 Series 540i 4dr Sedan
0 of 4 people found this review helpful
First off, I will say this car has a nice exterior. The parts are of good quality but the maintenance on this car is a joke. I've owned several high end cars over the years to includes a Mercedes, a Jaguar, two Volvo's, and a Lexus. The BMW has been the worst for maintenance! This car needs more get up and go too for the price. Not impressed at all!!! The best cars I've owned have been the Volvo's. My wife has a 1999 Volvo S80 T6. Wow, that car is a rocket! Virtually trouble free and super low cost on maintenance.... not to mention, the most comfortable seats of any car we've owned. A much better choice than this BMW. I'm going back to Volvo!
It really is the Ultimate Driving Machine
Tim in Charlotte, NC, 10/03/2009
1999 BMW 5 Series 528i 4dr Sedan
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
I have loved it since day 1. Now has 203,000 miles and still love it. Love taking it to the mountains and pushing it to its limits. Very comfortable and easy to drive. With newer tires it rides like a dream. Only have had three issues...rear wheel sensor--$1,000 in 2005. In 2007 AC went and the repair bill was $2,500....ABS Module went...cost is going to $1,000-1,500....unfortunately repair/maintenance is starting to cost too much. Did well for several years...guess mileage is starting to show. Think I have reached my return on my investment.
A Costly Mistake
Markscars16, 02/13/2010
1999 BMW 5 Series 528i 4dr Sedan
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
When I first purchased this car it looked great as far as paint, along with fit and finish. It also rode well but needed more power. But from 2004 which is when I purchased the car with about 42,000 miles on it from a one owner until now with 100000 miles on it, I have spent over $6500 dollars on brakes, power steering leaks, power window motors, head and tail lamp shorts, transmission problems, and other engine and electrical issues! These cars are over priced, over rated and you will pay bigtime after the 4 year new car warranty is gone! This car is a NO! NO! The Germans need to wake up as the Americans are doing now!
I'm *STILL* in love...
Kimo, 09/05/2002
1999 BMW 5 Series 540i 4dr Sedan
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
If you love to drive and can handle the price, you should own this car. There is nothing else (except the M5) like it. It's fast, tight, refined and inspring to drive. After 16,000 miles I still get excited every morning when I back out of the driveway and head out onto the road.
Fun to Drive but lacks Quality
rpcmig, 02/22/2004
1999 BMW 5 Series 528i 4dr Sedan
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
Bought new in 99 and currently have 65k miles. Great handling and sporty ride.Awesome to drive but it's starting to fall apart.It's been back to the dealer countless times to replace different sensors.Currently having electrical problems. Something keeps draining the battery and the car won't start after sitting for an hour.Dealer says repair could be expensive. Everyone knows the cupholders are awful. I feel we paid way too much for what we got. We would have been better served with a Lexus or Volvo.