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John writes:
1999 BMW 5 Series 528i Wagon Review
ProsWrth fixing one up to be a daily driver. ConsThe seats do wear.
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Fun For The Soccer Mom's. — This is a great car. I have close to 220,000 miles on the car now and now signs of the car slowing down any time soon. I have had to do some bigger jobs but it wasn't anything that wasnt time to be done, on a 10 year old car with 220k miles on it, over all this has been a great car with loads of opptions that work after 10 years. Primary Use: Commuting to work
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Jeremy writes:
1999 BMW 5 Series 528i Review
Prosthe drive ConsTAX
45
It Rocks — coolIntroduced in Europe in 1995, the complete vehicle redesign draws heavily from the E38 7 Series in body construction and electronic technology. The mid-level BMW saloon showed evolutionary styling changes rather than a dramatic redesign. Initially offered only as a saloon, the wheelbase grew by 68 millimetres (2.7 in) and overall length by 55 millimetres (2.2 in) over the previous 5-series, the E34. In the US, the new 5 Series came in two forms: the 528i and 540i. The 1996 528i introduced a new M52 in-line six that it shared with the E36 328i, the 540i a 4.4 litre M62 V8 shared with the E38 740i. Both engines were upgraded over the prior 5 Series generation. The 2.8 litre dual overhead camshaft six-cylinder engine made 141 kilowatts (190 hp), versus 210 kilowatts (282 hp) for the 4.4 litre dual overhead camshaft, all-aluminum V8. A ZF five-speed manual transmission without overdrive was standard on the 528i, with an optional A4S 310 R four-speed automatic. The 540i, in contrast, could have either a Getrag six-speed manual or a new five-speed A5S 560Z automatic transmission with adaptive transmission control. Standard equipment on both models included dual front and side airbags, anti-lock brakes, traction control, power steering, and air conditioning. Primary Use: Commuting to work | ||
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Mark writes:
1999 BMW 5 Series 540i Review
Prosthe looks the power, handling Consgas mileage
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Cool Car If You Can Afford The Petrol — the 4.4 ltr v8 has all the power you need its close to 300 bhp would hit the limited 155 mph easy the massive 265 rear tires had trouble with grip even in the dry without the tc on acceleration was relentless all the way up past a 100 the gearbox was a dream you just put it in drive around town then change it to sport mode on duel carriageways or if you really want some fun put in semi auto to get the most out of that v8 motor . i did need to do a few repairs to it brake disks and front shockers which i was told is a common problem i think its the weight of the v8 . the car is well put together inside and out loved the overall color and look of the car the wheels i think just set it off .the price of the car wasnt that bad it was about 600 pounds more than say a 525 at the time the insurance was ok only because i had full no claims bonus and i was over 30 when i had it petrol was another matter though around town i would be lucky to get 18 mpg on a run was a bit better as long as i kept it to 70 mph i would get about 30 35 mpg according to the trip computer. but it was so much fun to drive could really get your heart pumping Primary Use: Sport/fun (spirited driving, track racing, off-roading, etc.) | ||
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Cooper writes:
1999 BMW 5 Series 528i Review
ProsLook, performance, stability, toughness Consconsumption
35
Bmw 5323i — Great performance, speed rush, high quality and reliability, excellent stability and behaviour on the road, appealing look and aggressive lights, although high consumption and costly maintenance expenses. Too bad that it is too stable and drift is almost impossible unless the ASD is manually removed. Comfortable and yet very sporty | ||
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Imad writes:
1999 BMW 5 Series Review
ProsLook, performance ConsConsumption
35
My Bmw E39 — I like the agressive look and the performance, I dislike the appetite for fuel, very comfortable and yet sporty. Great handling and stability, impressive feeling of train on tracks. Good shape of all the general aspect, I don't feel that I get tired of looking at it. I really enjoy driving it | ||
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Loi writes:
1999 BMW 5 Series 540i Review
ProsEverything is good ConsProbably the price. Paid close to $330,000 and not fuel economical.
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Best E39 Money Can Buy — BMW 540i. Very powerful car and closest to a E39 M5. Equipped with an auto gear and loaded with options like: Nappa leather, full AC schnitzer bodykit, Original M5 rims, head lamp washer, rain detector, M5 Bootlid, roof aerial, AC Schnitzer exhaust. | ||
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Anonymous10027 writes:
1999 BMW 5 Series 528i Review
ProsPerformance & Looks ConsMaintenance, Gas (Must be PREMIUM at all time) & Its a Rear-Wheel Drive 
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Great ! — When I first bought this car, I absolutely loved it ! Had this car for 2 years now and everyday my daughter is getting bigger and older and we need space when we're traveling or commuting. But everytime we travel from here and there, It felt like I burn so much gas and its sensitive too. The Gas cap has to be tightly sealed at all time or else the Check Engine light is on and cant put regular gas neither. BMW is ALWAYS gonna be a GREAT product, But as far as for the maintence, Its killing me here... Primary Use: Commuting to work | ||
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Errol writes:
1999 BMW 5 Series 528i Review
Prosthe car responds so well and hugs the road Consthe fuel economy
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Bmw For Life — overally its a beautiful ride, the only thing i got against it is that it costs a bit to run it. At the moment city driving im averaging 7.5km per litre of petrol, the spares do not come cheap at all but you got to pay to drive the best Primary Use: Commuting to work | ||
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Oss Jah writes:
1999 BMW 5 Series 528i Review
Prosheated seats and mirrors Consrepairs are pricey if u dont shop and kno how to do it urself
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9/10 Rating — 4000watts boston acoustic..19in m5 rims. factory titanium silver. this is my first one of many bmws . its well worth the effort and time put into it. this is one car i wont ever regret buying. its a club banger. i run everything from the engine diagnostics to the radio conveniently thru my phone. no need for radios. Primary Use: Sport/fun (spirited driving, track racing, off-roading, etc.) | ||
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Ahmed writes:
1999 BMW 5 Series Review
ProsBMW Consnothing
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Perfect — performance : good breaking system build quality : strong material used strong design appearance : the interior is perfect with navigation system and leather seat cost of ownership : economy gas usage fun factor : its very fun to drive this specialy when its 540i |
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