2000 BMW 5 Series Review

Wonderful Car

Written by: srm858 on 09/15/2009

Vehicle

2000 BMW 5 Series 4 Dr 528i Sedan

Review

I bought my car used, 3rd owner at 108k. I drove it a year and had continuous cooling system problems. It turns out the previous owner cracked the head by overheating the car. I replaced the head myself and now the car is fantastic. You cannot have these cars serviced by the dealer, it is way too expensive. Do maintenance and repairs yourself or find a good independent mechanic, there are many. This is a great car on the highway and the handling with the sport package is exceptional. Overall the car is very well made and you can see where the money has gone to. I would highly recommend to anyone.

Favorite Features

Handling. Good gas mileage (32 highway). Extremely comfortable. Good looking. The cupholders aren't THAT bad.

Suggested Improvements

Better stereo, the bass is weak. Wish it had a more reliable cooling system.

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Sensor Headache

Written by: Tfjng on 09/01/2009

Vehicle

2000 BMW 5 Series 4 Dr 528i Sedan

Review

I had owned this car for about 3 years now and it has been giving headaches with sensor lights coming on like Christmas all year round. The most common lights/failure is the odometer where ASC, ABS, Engine check lights all comes on at once. When this happens, the dealer charges an arm and a leg to have them fixed. Most time it is the stupid ASC Module that failed which is an expensive equipment to replace. BMW dealership's repair are a repair. Bunch of rip offs. They charge you by just talking to you. $140 for a scan check, then a few thousands for repairs. Don't buy these cars if you can't handle stress.

Favorite Features

Looks good when sitting in my drive way.

Suggested Improvements

Stop charging so much for parts and repairs, build parts that don't break so easily.

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Keeps on giving

Written by: clockgame on 08/14/2009

Vehicle

2000 BMW 5 Series 4 Dr 528i Sedan

Review

I've put over 100k miles on my car and I still love it. I want to be cool and buy the new body style but I just can't justify it. The quality is great. It is a driving machine, this is no car.

Favorite Features

Look, Heated Seats

Suggested Improvements

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Good Bad Ugly

Written by: John D on 08/09/2009

Vehicle

2000 BMW 5 Series 4 Dr 528i Sedan

Review

I love driving this car. At 162000 miles the ride is still great albeit I have redone most of the suspension. Gas mileage on my six cylinder is around 25 with hiway city mix. Repairs have been astronomical. I understand putting money in the suspension, belts, etc but everything is expensive. The ugly. Electronic modules run everything and need to be replaced far too often. I would love to buy another of this design model but just could not afford it.

Favorite Features

The ride.

Suggested Improvements

Electronic modules that are affordable.

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Dysfunctional Love/Hate Relationship

Written by: Vinn on 05/24/2009

Vehicle

2000 BMW 5 Series 4 Dr 540i Sedan

Review

I purchased this car used/private sale as 3rd owner w/ approximately 60,000 miles. I absolutely loved to drive this car. Driving it out on the highway was a little slice of heaven. Great feel. Solid. But wait. In the two years I owned this car, I put roughly $6,000 into the car on repairs. I had to have it towed so often that I had my local towing company programmed into my cell phone. Repairs averaged $600 per hit. I finally had to throw in the towel when the last repair (something electrical) totaled over $1,200. Used the car as trade in for new Lexus. Have heard from my local BMW repair specialist that these cars often hit the wall at approximately 70 to 80 thousand miles. Beware.

Favorite Features

Great drive.

Suggested Improvements

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