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Any BMW owners?

Post by markc » 13 Nov 2015, 18:33

5 Series 03-10. Any current/previous owners? Thoughts, own reviews?
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Post by MassDestruction » 13 Nov 2015, 18:41

Fantastic one of the best cars I've driven but get the auto box the manual just ain't in keeping with the 5 series and it's shit !!!


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Post by Jim27 » 13 Nov 2015, 20:53

525d is the best blend of performance and economy. 535d is just luurrrrrrrvely :D
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Post by MassDestruction » 13 Nov 2015, 21:04

Jim27 wrote:525d is the best blend of performance and economy. 535d is just luurrrrrrrvely :D
Agreed the bigger diesel runs for ever and pulls like a train


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Post by C-J » 13 Nov 2015, 22:21

Put 40000 miles on a used 56 plate 520d touring taking it up to 150k Averaged 48mpg... Could get 55 being very careful... Very comfy once I ditched the run flat tyres. I had the common rear suspension issue. The pump that pressurises the rear air suspension gets blocked and eventually burns out. Expect a bill for around a grand if they replace the pump and air bags at the same time. Changed to a newer A4 but do miss the Beemer... Would definitely recommend it
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Post by markc » 14 Nov 2015, 07:46

Cheers gents. The big diesel is looking to be the one, current car is diesel so that was what I first looked at.
Anyone driven/owned the bigger engined petrol ones? There's some good prices comparing them for what looks like a lot of car, though I'm new to BMW so :?

C-J what were the dealers like for customer service? Did you have yours serviced by them?
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Post by MassDestruction » 14 Nov 2015, 11:38

The dealers are great, Haliwell Jones are awesome but they ain't cheap. Always best to find a local BMW Specialist there cheaper and just as good


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Post by C-J » 14 Nov 2015, 12:15

Yep I had mine main dealer serviced.. No problems at all and not crazy expensive... My suspension collapsed while I was working down south and it was fixed within 3 days. They also messed up the price. Quoted me only for parts initially, and honoured the quote when I went to pay. Computer error meant I got the labour for free. Saved 700 quid!! You might pay more for main dealer labour but the back up is always better.
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Post by a_monkey_hint » 14 Nov 2015, 16:27

Not got a 5 series but got a 320d. Very comfy but wish I'd have got an auto..
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Post by rumpoldstilskin » 14 Nov 2015, 20:45

535d all the way. Most elegant looking car, imho, they have built in years. After an estate one myself early next year.
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