Used BMW 5-Series Saloon (1996 - 2003) Review Review by Parkers on 01 Jan 1996 3.5 The 5-Series is perennially popular for its image and appeal as an unquestionable status symbol. Few executive saloons signal success in the business and social arenas. Latest BMW 5-Series Saloon review Summary Driving & Performance Equipment Comfort Costs Safety & Reliability Buying & Selling Owners' Reviews Also Consider Facts & Figures Gallery Understated elegance, engines, driving pleasure Little chance of finding a bargain New price range: £23,472 - £80,082 Used price range: £539 - £18,374 View all used prices Summary Parkers Rating: 3.5 out of 5 Test drive with BMW or request a brochure The 5-Series is perennially popular for its image and appeal as an unquestionable status symbol. Few executive saloons signal success in the business and social arenas. Some say it’s brash, but equally there are those who find A6 and E-Class too understated and for whom Lexus lacks heritage and cachet. 5-Series retains the exclusivity that the cheaper 3-Series has lost.Even early examples are reassuringly expensive. But if you can afford the high joining fee for the 5-Series club, you’ll find a model to suit your needs: from mile-munching modern diesels to posh load-lugging estates. Parkers Ratings Overall 3.5 out of 5 Performance 4 out of 5 Handling 4.5 out of 5 Comfort 3.5 out of 5 Practicality 3.5 out of 5 Behind the wheel 3.5 out of 5 Safety 3 out of 5 Reliability 3.5 out of 5 Running costs 3 out of 5 Green credentials not rated yet Buying used 3.5 out of 5 Selling 3.5 out of 5 Equipment 3 out of 5 What owners say... “ Comfortably seats four adults. Perfect car for long trips/ motorway cruising. Smooth as silk engine. Sitting at idle, you would think it was switched off. BMW six cylinder engine is bulletproof as... ” 5 out of 5 Andy Morris , 12 Oct 2015 ... read more “ Nice and spacious with a big boot. However the rear seats dont fold down, so if you are looking to move large items on a regular basis I'd advise you go for the touring (estate) version. ” 4 out of 5 Niall S , 23 Jan 2014 ... read more “ Cruise control is a great way if saving fuel on motorway drives. It has loads of room and is VERY comfortable. It is also very quiet inside the car. ” 5 out of 5 Sarah Scott , 01 Jul 2013 ... read more See all Owners' Reviews Read the full facts and figures about this car Compare this car to other cars Next steps Test drive with BMW or request a brochure View 14 used BMW 5-Series Saloons for sale Get an Insurance QuoteRead 196 owners' reviews Tweet Other BMW reviews Continue to: Driving & Performance
“ Comfortably seats four adults. Perfect car for long trips/ motorway cruising. Smooth as silk engine. Sitting at idle, you would think it was switched off. BMW six cylinder engine is bulletproof as... ” 5 out of 5 Andy Morris , 12 Oct 2015 ... read more
“ Nice and spacious with a big boot. However the rear seats dont fold down, so if you are looking to move large items on a regular basis I'd advise you go for the touring (estate) version. ” 4 out of 5 Niall S , 23 Jan 2014 ... read more
“ Cruise control is a great way if saving fuel on motorway drives. It has loads of room and is VERY comfortable. It is also very quiet inside the car. ” 5 out of 5 Sarah Scott , 01 Jul 2013 ... read more