1999 BMW 5-Series - Consumer Opinions Page 5

Drivers choice

...Power is excellent with the V8, and control is spot on, the big tires plant themselves to the road and just don't let go. I dread the day, many years from now...

Smiles, smiles, smiles, repair...

...You will love this car. Just do yourself the favor and DIY maintenance/repairs or find a reliable private non-dealer BMW shop...

sport wagon

...Overall: I really like it just wish it were 6" larger I wish it were a little large just 6 inches would do...

Great BMW

...We love this car Cons: Brake dust on the front wheels, keyless entry key fobs are chincy, back seat leg room Overall: I wish we could afford to keep it after...

...goes away when car is warmed up Overall: Love this car for all its refined features - handling, gas - also own a sportscar but this is the preferred vehicle no...

Truly the Ultimate Driving Machine

...This is my 3rd BMW in 21 years and they all felt great. Overall: This is truly the Ultimate car. Hold the road superbly. My main interest in cars is comfort...

BMW's advertising guys got it right - The Ultimate Driving Machine!

...Even in "showroom trim" it's still way ahead of the pack, besting everything in it's class...

Best Car We've Ever Owned But Most Expensive One As Well!

...The fact that it was a station wagon made it practical but the monster V8 made it fun as hell. Beautiful (to a station wagon lover)...

Love it, but ...

...Disappointed with the reliability. Both rear power windows broke, one after another, had also problems with the windshield molding deteriorating, water pump...

Simply the BEST

...The low end torque allows me to limit the down shifts and still leave me a lot of power...