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BMW 5 Series (2003 - 2010)

5
reviewed by Laytown on 28 August 2020
3
reviewed by Mikeyy on 3 August 2012
5
reviewed by meditek2 on 11 February 2012
5
reviewed by tmjs on 24 November 2010
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reviewed by BeemerBill on 27 June 2010
5

530d SE Saloon

reviewed by zetapiscium on 22 May 2010
5
Overall rating
5
How it drives
5
Fuel economy
3
Tax/Insurance/Warranty costs
4
Cost of maintenance and repairs
3
Experience at the dealership
4
How practical it is
5
How you rate the manufacturer
5
Overall reliability

fantastic driver's car

I switched from a Volvo S60 D5 manual to the BMW 530d SE manual.
There is an abyss between the two. There was nothing wrong with the S60, but the sense of occasion that I experience every time I drive the Beemer is unique. In this car I found the perfect blend of driving pleasure, reliability and comfort. I like the fact that in the back three adults can sit in reasonable comfort also, important if you have a family in my opinion.
The only criticism is that the back sits are not folding and this gives problem the one time a year you need to move a piece of furniture for example.

This is not a criticism but a question for the other readers. At times (indeed rarely) I have the feeling that when driving at constant speed without cruise control, the car is kind of rattling and shacking little bit. I don't know if it is my right foot or the car. Am I the only one to experience this?

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About this car

Price£25,925–£56,340
Road TaxC–M
MPG25.9–62.8 mpg
Real MPG80.5%

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