In late 2004, the Touring models were introduced. Just fun enough to compliment it's sedan platform, almost as if it has dual personalities. Failures of the fuel pumps and the fuel injectors are also common. They also know their cars. This new version has slightly improved fuel economy and rear-seat room. In government crash tests, the 5 Series earned only three out of five stars for protecting the driver in a frontal crash. Amazing car and it kept its value.
Must be one of the cars on your bucket list. The series enjoys excellent safety ratings as well as high horsepower, and it's available with both automatic and manual transmissions. It also earned perfect scores for side-impact testing for both the driver and the passengers. Include oil leaks from power steering heat exchanger oil lines, and Transmission cooler lines to radiator. Technology The E60 body was made using aluminium for the front of the car, and steel for the passenger cabin and rear thus making 50:50 weight balance. I was so pleased with their customer service and honesty! Consumer Reports rated the 7-Series models as below average.
Compare that to the Toyota Highlander for the same year. The manufacturer currently offers five sedan options and four touring car models. Because cooling system problems lead directly to overheating, the repairs need to be done quickly. I took it to Prescott Import to have a used car inspection done. Solid build quality and lasting too. The seats are rated highly for comfort and the materials get high marks for quality. Many versions of 5 Series cars have been issued, and the main distinguishing difference is the engine type.
In government crash tests, the 5 Series earned only three out of five stars for protecting the driver in a frontal crash. Be sure to take your prospective car to one of these shops to have it inspected before you buy it. These models use both the 128i and 135i names. Thanks for making me look this up~ feller- Handyman234 answered 3 years ago Stop trying to tell the man how to raise his kid. In all, more than five million 5 Series vehicles have been sold.
All information provided by J. Though it comes with all-wheel drive, it is made for city streets. The problem first showed up on zero degree days but now occurs on 50 degree days. We highly recommend them and will continue to use for the future. It was only in the car for one month.
It also lost points for the interior door panel, which struck the dummy driver in the pelvis during the side-impact test. The X5 received five stars on front crash tests for the driver and four stars for passengers in the front. It was only in the car for one month. Being that I am in Dallas, they could have told me that anything was wrong with the car, and I would have had no way to verify. The fifth generation introduced various new electronic features, including the iDrive infotainment system, head-up display, active cruise control, active steering, adaptive headlights, night vision, lane departure warning and voice control. This primary failure could cause adjacent components on the fan assembly motor circuit board to overheat and short.
But if anyone stands a chance at improving on an automotive Michelangelo, it's the magicians from Munich. Have to buy entire driveshaft. This is not an off-road vehicle. The only downside for me was how ofter I had to replace the rear tires and the maintenance cost when I needed to take in the car for routine maintenance. You can get a hint of how good they are by watching the number of return customers. Also, it would have been easy for them to sell me an extremely expensive part, but since they found that wasn't the root problem, they sent me on my way with a much smaller bill.
Zedfor said: I just read Buck Cording's thread, that said, I stopped by my local independent dealer today and they have a very well presented 2006 530xi for sale. Electronic issues can develop from coffee or water spilled on carpets. The affected vehicles are equipped with a dual-stage driver frontal air bag that may be susceptible to moisture intrusion which, over time, could cause the inflator to rupture. Look for hairline cracks in the alloy rims, which can cause leaks. The top-of-the-line sedan is the 550i xDrive.
The popular series is still being produced in both sedan and touring or Gran Turismo body styles. Do more than kick the tires. Archived from on 9 June 2010. I hope you so and you are still enjoying!!! Archived from on 12 February 2012. Yet the two cars were very comparable in all details. Check for coolant and oil leaks around and under the car and under the hood. Archived from on 8 June 2003.
A burnt oil smell was reported quite often due to oil leaks. The drawbacks with an older car is cost to maintain. When our vehicles--an Avalon and a Tacoma--need something, they let us know. The basic car will be the same, but the cost will drop dramatically. The recall is expected to begin December 18, 2017. The interior was also slightly remodelled as well and included changes to door handles, position of power window buttons, updated iDrive with shortcut buttons for late 2008 models , sleeker gear change lever for the auto transmission. When it comes to reliability, the series is average or below average in Consumer Reports ratings for 2004 — 2010.