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Used 1999 BMW 5 Series Sedan Consumer Reviews

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4.38 out of 5 stars

It's been a ride

moth123dd, 05/15/2002
1999 BMW 5 Series 528i 4dr Sedan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Great performance, fun to drive, don't live in New England, however. Bad in snow/ice, even a very little. Interior design is good, love the radio controls on the steering wheel. Cup holders have broken off five times, windshield wipers have stopped working in the rain, front molding has fallen off.

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5 out of 5 stars

paradigm of performance/luxury

enthusiast, 04/08/2004
1999 BMW 5 Series 528i 4dr Sedan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

One of the best performing cars I ever owned. Had the sport package and could not believe the superb handling...especially around curves and corners. It's best to accellerate on corners as the car seems to bight the road with tremendous control and grip. Traded up to 2003 745. Loved my 5 series but not the styling of the new 2004 model.

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5 out of 5 stars

Awesome Car

rapids23, 06/07/2002
1999 BMW 5 Series 540i 4dr Sedan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

This car is serious. I just bought it last month and I have never been more impressed with a 4 door sports car. I had turned in my SL500 and this car is everything that car was (except for the convertible!) and I can put a baby seat in the back!

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4.38 out of 5 stars

Inherited Car

Teri, 04/29/2005
1999 BMW 5 Series 540i 4dr Sedan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I'm not a "car person" so you guys bear with me. I inherited this car from my husband. We were married this year and this was his car he was left with after the divorce (wife got Toyota Land Cruiser and he got one for himself after awful experience with a Ford Explorer) The car has alot of miles on it, but according to others, not alot for a BMW. All maintenance is expensive! Still needs a bit of work, but drives like a dream and looks great! I have thought of trading in for something new, but I've decided to keep it because it really is good quality. If I could buy a brand new car and price was not an option, it would be another BMW.

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4.13 out of 5 stars

High milage 528I

K.L.Denham, 01/30/2010
1999 BMW 5 Series 528i 4dr Sedan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

We bought this car in 2004 for it's styling and performance. It's the wife's primary driver and she puts on a lot of miles. All was well until about 120K. Both rear window regulators have been replaced, $160 ea. The water pump went out. The alternator went out and we replaced with a low mile used one for half the $260 for a new one. Three weeks after the alternator the radiator sprung a leak, $550 to have it replaced. Added with the expensive oil changes $60-$70 and the sport suspension that wears the inside of tire out in 25,000 miles if not constantly rotated and lack of good certified BMW mechanics outside of big city areas, you might think twice about a higher mileage beemer.

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