1998 BMW 5 Series Reviews, Pricing & Specs
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by Damon R
Jan 17, 2015
I didn't buy the card was given to me the buddies car he's in prisonbut its a good car handles nicely its just real will drive but it is fast once its on the highway it does move quite nicelyJan 17, 2015
by Brian M
Dec 17, 2011
Handles and performs awesome, brake hard=coming out of seats, accelerate to get right back in your seat, and for being a 4 doors sedan, turns great. I'd say its built quite well, seems to be engineered for durability but not really ease of repair. Insurance aint that much for me, but parts are not cheap at all. Its also every bit capable of 25 mpg with kind highway type of driving, however, how often does that really happen. I love it, fairly easy tame for me and can do anything I ask of it.Dec 17, 2011
by David E
Nov 06, 2011
I owned this car for 6.5 years, and really enjoyed it: being a 535i, it has a really smooth 3.5 litre V8, mated to a ZF 5 speed automatic transmission.
Build quality was like granite, still no squeaks or rattles after 215,000 miles. If these were still made new I'd buy one today.
Servicing was cheaper than anything else I've had (apart from my wife's 320d) and I was getting better fuel economy than combined cycle suggested I should be able to get.
Not bad considering the speed it went everywhere!!Nov 06, 2011
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by Damon R
Jan 17, 2015
I didn't buy the card was given to me the buddies car he's in prisonbut its a good car handles nicely its just real will drive but it is fast once its on the highway it does move quite nicelyJan 17, 2015
by Brian M
Dec 17, 2011
Handles and performs awesome, brake hard=coming out of seats, accelerate to get right back in your seat, and for being a 4 doors sedan, turns great. I'd say its built quite well, seems to be engineered for durability but not really ease of repair. Insurance aint that much for me, but parts are not cheap at all. Its also every bit capable of 25 mpg with kind highway type of driving, however, how often does that really happen. I love it, fairly easy tame for me and can do anything I ask of it.Dec 17, 2011
by David E
Nov 06, 2011
I owned this car for 6.5 years, and really enjoyed it: being a 535i, it has a really smooth 3.5 litre V8, mated to a ZF 5 speed automatic transmission.
Build quality was like granite, still no squeaks or rattles after 215,000 miles. If these were still made new I'd buy one today.
Servicing was cheaper than anything else I've had (apart from my wife's 320d) and I was getting better fuel economy than combined cycle suggested I should be able to get.
Not bad considering the speed it went everywhere!!Nov 06, 2011
by Kim L
Oct 18, 2011
it drives wery good, the braking is exelent. all the sercvis' have been follow'd.
front seats is litle tired, but backseat is as good as new. no big repairs.
i just love it. use a bit to much gas for my taste, but it will go fast when you do a kick downOct 18, 2011
by David H
May 05, 2011
Performance: 4.4 V8 is fast. Brakes are great, handles as well as the Saloon which is no bad thing.
Build Quality: Good, as expected.
Appearance: Good looking, rare alloys
Cost of Ownership: Thirsty, don't expect the quoted MPG
Fun Factor: Fun to drive, feels safe so you can push it a bitMay 05, 2011
by Matt S
Aug 10, 2010
Its a luxury car.Its nice to take on trip and take to the golf course. Excellent handling,braking, new motr with 89k, fun to drive geat gas mileage,interior is beautifiul heated seats,steering wheel and sucks in the snow Aug 10, 2010
by Oluyemisi O
Feb 19, 2010
it was a beautiful machine, if you get the chance drive one
and tell me what you think. The car is expensive to maintain
but it is worth the money in the long run. any questions just
email me and would respond appropriately. the frame is solid
asa rock can't go wrong with it.at allFeb 19, 2010
by Cody P
Dec 22, 2009
Performance : inline 6 engine is torquey and quick off the line. Braking is excellent, handling is admirable for a 12 year old machine.
Build : for 126,000 miles, it's holding up well
Appearance : stylish and classy without being gaudy, BMW's just age well.
Cost : 28mph highway, but I always treat it to supreme gas because it deserves it.
Fun : for a mid-size sedan, it is damn fun. Just wait til i mod it.Dec 22, 2009
by Brandon P
Nov 12, 2009
Car looks nice, the engine is easy to work on except to take off the fan which is mechanical. Not any electrical problems and easy to keep up. Im at 220k now. Preformance wise it is average for a 6 cylinderNov 12, 2009
by Nader K
Oct 26, 2009
i had 20s custom trim blacked out the car it was very beautiful
really good on gas not a performance car but it was very nice
and cheap family car 0-60 was like 8 seconds i know it was
slow it was a nice car to drive super smooth and never really
needed much to repair mechanically it picked up girls i recently
sold it and the new owners took off the radiator cap and
drove to riverside and blew the motor Oct 26, 2009
by Stuart M
Sep 25, 2009
~100k miles, need's a lot of maintenance done... can be
expensive
has Eisenbach dual exhaust, Dinan stage 1 performance chip,
magnaflow cold air intake.
pumping out ~310 hp, 340 ft-lb, 0-60 in 5 sec or less.
Comfortable back seat, everything is made with excelence.Sep 25, 2009
by Jack M
Sep 24, 2009
performance- acceleration, handling, and brakes are great
build quality- few repairs, new front brakes, new tranny
appearance- a few small dents, no cupholders
cost of ownership- 123,000 miles
fun facts- never been pulled over driving this car, it drives great, and is extremely fun no matter what the weather is likeSep 24, 2009
by Michao A
Aug 02, 2009
it is by all means the car you must have it has great performance it is all purpose car it has luxury and speed the cost of the maintenance aren't so high and its so fun to drive such a car Aug 02, 2009
by Kristen P
Apr 29, 2009
I love my car!
THe performance exceeds all other cars i have owned because of its power. It handlesd smoothly, and stops on a dime.
It has no rattles or squeaks.
Its a manual 6 speed, V8, leasther, all automatic seat adjustment, sun roof, low profile tires.
The gas milage is decent, i get between 25-28 mpg. Apr 29, 2009
by Julie M
Feb 23, 2009
I quite liked this "da" car for driving around town. for a 10 year old car, it performed really well. very heavy on the juice though and had to get rid of it in the end. it was the frist rear wheel drive car i owned which was good fun on a wet day.Feb 23, 2009
by Philip K
Jan 11, 2009
Its Very Fast - 155mph and 60 in 5.4 seconds, it has a straight thru exhaust which hits 110.9 Db and runs on LPG so is really cheap to run 65 quid from the round trip to aberdeen. Plus its very smooth and comfortable to drive.
And it runs mid 14's at santa pod with 100mph+ terminal speeds.Jan 11, 2009
by Anonymous
Jan 05, 2009
Great car at a great price, had to put a little money in at the start, but what do you expect? New radiator, had to clean out the Idle Control Valve but the price of owning one of the better cars on the road.Jan 05, 2009
by Mohamad W
Dec 24, 2008
It was the car that i dreamed to own in 1996 when it was launched, and i owned it after a while... i love it very much and i hope if someday i want to replace it i will replace it with the new generationDec 24, 2008
by Chris C
Nov 26, 2008
The car is very reliable and has good build quality. However its extremely boring to drive and you just blend in with all of the housewifes and old men going to play golf. I have the sport package and its the only way to go because it really enhances the visual appeal of the car. One thing i really don't like is the front bumper design. It is a disaster and a curb catcher. Also to much body roll. The hvac is poorly thought out. For instance in order to turn on rear defrost i have to turn on the hvac. I would suggest this car to the average individual who just wants to get from point A to B. Overall great car but boring.Nov 26, 2008
by David S
Oct 21, 2008
Needs a little more under the hood... Caos of ownership is expected to be a little high, resale is reflective of cost of ownership. Next one will be a 540i. Great handling for a 4 door. Gas mileage is good. Overall I look forward to getting into it every day.Oct 21, 2008
by Jacob B
Sep 06, 2008
NOTHING! Its perfect - only a sunroof is missing - otherwise it has more equipment than you can ask for... Including Buffalo Leather Comfort Seats and double glazed (thermo) windows, Navigation / TV, Memory seats, xenon lights, M steeringwheel, 18 inch M alloys, Air suspention rear, M suspension front, and i could go on... And you CAN NOT get a better car for the money. Trust me...Sep 06, 2008
by Terry L
Aug 25, 2008
It has a great acceleration so the acceleration feeling is great as stuck in your seat. Very good stability in turning on high speed . a bit heavy but safe , fast and stable, it also got a great turbo power, increasing its acceleration. hope you will enjoy it like i did.Aug 25, 2008
by Edvin P
Jul 29, 2008
Very comfortable and sophisticated car to drive, but almost too boring. This car makes you enjoy normal commuting and 99% of driving, whereas the older models are not as comfortable but can offers thrills this one can't. I've owned it for a little over a year now, and not too much has gone wrong with it. Fuel economy is good for an engine this large.Jul 29, 2008
by James F
Jun 22, 2008
Love it! Performance is great for a family sedan.Jun 22, 2008
by Gillian L
Jun 20, 2008
very tight steering. i learned to drive on itJun 20, 2008
by Chad T
Jun 05, 2008
300 horsepower, over 300 lb/ft of torque.
4.4L V-8
6 speed manual
50/50 balance
Luxurious interior
Comfortable yet fast
What's not to love?Jun 05, 2008
by Zack S
May 29, 2008
This car is awesome. It is my first car and I cannot be happier. Safe as a
vault and excellent on gas. Pick one up, maybe even mine...May 29, 2008
by Ed K
May 19, 2008
great car in good shape. leather interior, built in radar detectors front and back, navigation etc. Sport seats are wonderful May 19, 2008
by Alfred K
May 14, 2008
Other than KBB not reflecting the real value of this car's worth, it's a collector for me especially being a 6 spd manual sport edition.May 14, 2008
by Meshan M
Apr 01, 2008
The 4.4 V8 really makes the 540 an unbelievably fast car. The 6 speed manual only adds the
fun to it.Apr 01, 2008
by Benjamin W
Mar 29, 2008
Very plain "jane" interior looks. The traditional red with black lighting system wears on the eyes during night excursions. Performance was great during long trip travel and allowing for absolute comfort however when asking a little more of the BMW for cornering and power follow through in regards to turns, there was lethargic, sluggish, and even a hesitant reaction when the throttle was applied.Mar 29, 2008
by Darren S
Mar 27, 2008
very smooth riding car and being a 4.0 bloody quickMar 27, 2008
by Harj B
Jan 09, 2008
perfect all rounder, super brakes / acceleration and great handling with super build qualityJan 09, 2008
by Bethan T
Jan 02, 2008
Smooth to drive, seemingly easy to drive, considering it was a big car.
I'd definitely have a newer one.Jan 02, 2008
What users have asked
An body have a steering column for a BMW 525i 1998
any steering column that will work
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my drivers seat and steering wheel
all of a sudden my steering wheel and seat won't move along with my power plug?
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Temperature gauge
While driving suddenly gauge goes fm normal running temperature to max high temp. For several minutes then returns to normal why?
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my driverside power window button makes my wipers activate and window will not go down. It would come and go and now its permanent . I already changed out the General control module suspecting the short was there. Still nothing.
Power window button on driverside controls my wipers. when that happens I lose window and wiper control functions. Its a short. I would suspect the BMW baby Control Module. It was replaced with identical type and still, the same thing
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1998 BMW 5 Series Pricing
Original MSRP
$39,470 to $51,070Price range
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N/ATrims & specs
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Front side airbags · Front side curtain airbags
Audio System
AM/FM radio
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel
Comfort Features
Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Memorized settings: driver seat · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · Steering wheel: power tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: audio · Sunshade: power rear window
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power
Rear Seats
Type: bench
Roof
Moonroof: power
Seats
Front seat type: bucket · Heated: front seats · Upholstery: leather
Suspension
Front Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Spring Type: coil springs
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Front side airbags · Front side curtain airbags
Audio System
AM/FM radio
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel
Comfort Features
Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Memorized settings: driver seat · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · Steering wheel: power tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: audio · Sunshade: power rear window
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power
Rear Seats
Type: bench
Roof
Moonroof: power
Seats
Front seat type: bucket · Heated: front seats · Upholstery: leather
Suspension
Front Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Spring Type: coil springs
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent