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BMW 5 Series E39 (1995-2003)
ddg90Shortland, 2307
- 2 reviews
Great car
The build quality on this car is superb, the doors have a heavy solid feel when being closed. It is an excellent car for long distance freeway driving as the seats are comfortable, the interior is quiet and the car feels very stable on the road. The car had problems with it's cooling system when I purchased it. I replaced the radiator, water pump and thermostat .It has never had any problems after that. The total costs for these parts was about $600 and I fitted them on myself. The car is easy to work on as there is plenty of space under the bo...Read more
nnet. Rear legroom is not the best and not much more than an e46 3 series, however the interior and paint quality is significantly better. Most people say that BMW cars are very expensive to maintain, however OEM parts are often the same price as any equivalent non European car, and if you do the maintenance yourself it can be quite inexpensive to own. I am very pleased with my BMW and my next car will also be a 5 series. The build quality, driving feel and handling is leagues ahead of any Japanese or Australian made car.Similar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
David JohnsonNSW, 2570
- 2 reviews
- 5 likes
I have TWO 528i E39 Sedans Smooth and quiet
Mine are 2000 models so they have the double Vanos and aluminium engine block.
Superb, one has done 70,000 km and the other 175,000 km.
BMW cars this age you need to pay attention to plastic fittings in Radiator region. They become brittle with age, especially radiators, thermostat covers and overflow bottles hose ends also.
I love driving them and still turn heads even though a few years old.
E 39's are for me . Look after them and they will look after you. Very reliable motors and good value for money.
I paid a small fraction of their or...Read more
iginal purchase price and consider I have really good value for money. No way would I now change for anything else. Try to do oil and filter changes and check your car over as much as you are able. It will save heaps at what are expensive Dealer servicing.
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squalaVictoria, 3172
- 5 reviews
Probably the best 5 Series model BMW made
When the E39 5 Series was new, one car expert commented that BMW's rivals should stop making their own midsize sedans and just copy it. This car is a joy to drive. It's just the right size, so it offers great space for passengers and luggage without being cumbersome. The engine is a sweet motor, very smooth yet sounds nice when driven hard. The suspension is the ultimate compromise between ride and handling. It absorbs the typically rough, bumpy Australian roads with ease. But it corners very nicely in spite of that, really great fun in twisty ...Read more
mountain passes. The chassis is certainly one of the best in the world, even today. The steering offers great feedback, though it's not as quick as some sports cars. And the turning circle of 11.4 meters makes it a bit of a handful in tight parking spaces and results in more three-point turns than U-turns. Brakes are world-class, with excellent feel and stopping ability. Being a luxury car, the 528i also sported a number of features uncommon at the time, such as steering reach adjustment, speed-sensitive wipers, electronic stability control and curtain airbags. It is also among the first automatic transmissions to feature five speeds and a manual override. There are some noticeable flaws, however. It is clear that BMW ideally designed this car to be left-hand-drive. For instance, the windshield wipers are not oriented for our market. The driver's footwell is also quite narrow as it is slated to be for the front passenger in most other countries. I also noticed that the side-view mirror adjustment switch doesn't have a centre position. Without those issues, this car would have scored a perfect five stars in my book. It is otherwise an automotive masterpiece. BMW have outdone themselves with this fantastic car. Excellent driver's car while being a comfortable cruiser for the passengers Traces of left-hand-drive roots, no centre console box, large turning circleSimilar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
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