The dealer put a new one in it. Car was not running on all cylinders are result. Drivers can expect the precise maneuverability and control of a 3 Series, coupled with quite a few luxuries near the level of the big 7 Series. Six-cylinder models are available with either a five-speed-automatic or five-speed-manual transmission. In some cases, its the same manual. The high-performance M5 sedan, which is fitted with a 394-hp, 5. The 540i sedan adds such extras as a moonroof, dual-mode automatic air conditioning and xenon high-intensity-discharge headlights.
Base models equipped with a 2. The exterior is finished in Titanium Gray Metallic 892 , and the seller notes scrapes along the lower portions of the front and rear bumpers as pictured in the gallery. Whether using a paper manual or digital download manual, you'll find the same features in both. Based on information received from our latest subscriber survey for about 500,000 vehicles, our reliability history charts give you a rundown on how 2000 through 2018 vehicles are holding up in 17 potential trouble spots, ranging from the engine, transmission, and brakes to power equipment and the electrical system. For those without basic knowledge, you should avoid performing complicated repairs to a vehicles equipment as it may render it unsafe. I don't know if it is a battery problem, but the car won't keep a charge in the battery. Leather upholstery is standard in the 540i and optional in the 525i and 530i, which otherwise come with standard imitation-leather seating.
Interior Seating is provided for five occupants. I took very good care of it and the key to getting these cars to last is preventative maintenance. Topping the regular lineup, the 540i gets a 4. The digital odometer shows just over 68k miles, approximately 27k of which have been added by the seller. Although suspensions are undeniably firm, especially if the sedan is fitted with a Sport Package, ride comfort remains pleasant over most pavement surfaces.
Please note that the 5-series and X5 vehicles are only included if they are equipped with the optional sports steering wheel. Following repair, I experienced some initial difficulty in maintaining proper coolant level in the radiator. Those vehicles were mistakenly identified as including the air bags that are subject to this recall. 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. Side-impact airbags for the rear seats are optional. The build quality in this era 1997-2003 is better than present day. The high-performance M5 sedan, which is fitted with a 394-hp, 5.
Find a reputable independent shop and stick with them. Front bucket seats have 10-way power adjustment for the driver. An oil service was recently completed in preparation for the sale. Then it disappiers with no predictability. Factory equipment includes M Sport suspension, xenon headlights, sport seats, fog lights, and Dynamic Stability Control. These replacement modules contain an air bag inflator that may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to lower absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling. Other than that, it's the usual maintenance for a car: brakes, rotors, belts, etc.
Bozo pulled out in front of me and car is now history. All 5 Series models are rear-drive only, unlike the smaller 3 Series, which offers all-wheel drive as an option. Reliability indicates how models have performed in the past, providing the basis for predicting how the vehicles will hold up in the year ahead. The 5 SeriesÂ’ appearance was freshened for 2001. Base models equipped with a 2. Amenities consist of power adjustments for the steering column and side mirrors, and powered front seats with driver-side memory.
This recall affects certain vehicles where the original steering wheel has been replaced with the optional sports steering wheel. Tow it in, don't drive it. Some kind of short that repeats every 15 t 20 seconds and the poping sound comes thru the audio system. The premium leather sport seats are firm but very comfortable and still work as they should. Additional maintenance included new brake pads, rotors, and front control arm bushings. Note: This recall supersedes recall 14V-348 in its entirety. Coolant reservoir fill level float was broken.
The seller purchased the car in 2016, and subsequent maintenance included a refresh of the cooling system, gasket and belt replacements, new brake components, and tires. This version of the 5 Series was the highest scoring vehicle we'd ever tested at that time, and many of our testers remembered it fondly for years after we sold it. I am looking for another one now. All 5 Series models are rear-drive, have side-impact airbags for the front seats and come with a curtain-type Head Protection System. . Based on information received from our latest subscriber survey, our reliability history charts give you a rundown on how used vehicles are holding up in 17 potential trouble spots, ranging from the engine, transmission, and brakes to power equipment and the electrical system.
This recall involves aftermarket parts sold by Valeo. This primary failure could cause adjacent components on the fan assembly motor circuit board to overheat and short. I finally replaced it January 2015. Several photos of the underside are included in the gallery below. I think I have had better luck than others with this model.
The sports steering wheel has a frontal air bag inflator that may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling. It will open now but will not go up in the back it has two positions. Side-impact airbags and head-protection curtains are optional for the rear seats. Handling is superb, ride a bit stiff but what a car person wants to feel. Under the Hood The 525i uses a 184-hp, 2. A metal-oxide semiconductor may overheat due to insufficient screwing of the semiconductor on the aluminum heat sink. Additionally, vehicles that have had their driver side frontal air bag replaced previously as part of a recall remedy need to have their air bag replaced under this recall as well.