anyone owned BMW 5 series e34 touring?
08 January 2004, 11:37 AM
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Quite fancy getting one as a tow car/practical estate for lugging, anyone had one - looking at 525i, 525tds or 530/540 V8? If it's any good I might sell the scoob and stick the money in the bank....
What are they like in terms of reliability?
What are they like in terms of reliability?
08 January 2004, 12:08 PM
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hi
my wifes had one for about 2 months now, its a 525 se, oxford green with air con, bought it with nearly a full mot, 9 months tax and a sony md player for £2800 with 89k on the clock, so far no probs, averages 26 mpg around town, had 32 on a run, easy to service, bought the reset tool and do it myself, will send you a pic
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my wifes had one for about 2 months now, its a 525 se, oxford green with air con, bought it with nearly a full mot, 9 months tax and a sony md player for £2800 with 89k on the clock, so far no probs, averages 26 mpg around town, had 32 on a run, easy to service, bought the reset tool and do it myself, will send you a pic
all the best
mark
08 January 2004, 01:34 PM
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I've got a 1996 540iT V8 and it is by far the best car I have owned.
If you get a well maintained one with a full history then you should have no real problems.
The handling and performance is very good on all models.
Most 540's have M tech suspension, and M5 spec brakes with vented discs all round.
The interior is very practical, and still looks quite modern.
Go for it
[Edited by Steve V8 - 1/8/2004 1:35:33 PM]
If you get a well maintained one with a full history then you should have no real problems.
The handling and performance is very good on all models.
Most 540's have M tech suspension, and M5 spec brakes with vented discs all round.
The interior is very practical, and still looks quite modern.
Go for it
[Edited by Steve V8 - 1/8/2004 1:35:33 PM]
08 January 2004, 04:20 PM
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thanks guys - I found a great buying guide on totalbmw mag. The 525tds seems to be quite expensive (and rare) over and above the cost of the 525 or even 530/540i - they are as cheap as chips and quite a few with FSH!
08 January 2004, 06:02 PM
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Few more pictures now I'm home
They really are a good car. I paid £5500 for mine best part of two years ago. It has loads of sertvice history and cost the original owner £41,500 in 1996. It now has 129,000 miles on it and doesn't miss a beat.
As for performance:
155 mph electronically limited top speed.
0 - 60 6.6 seconds (automatic)
Just don't expect to better 21 mpg on a regular basis unless all your travelling is on a motorway
[Edited by Steve V8 - 1/8/2004 6:04:29 PM]
They really are a good car. I paid £5500 for mine best part of two years ago. It has loads of sertvice history and cost the original owner £41,500 in 1996. It now has 129,000 miles on it and doesn't miss a beat.
As for performance:
155 mph electronically limited top speed.
0 - 60 6.6 seconds (automatic)
Just don't expect to better 21 mpg on a regular basis unless all your travelling is on a motorway
[Edited by Steve V8 - 1/8/2004 6:04:29 PM]
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