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03-05-2013, 04:40 PM
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2nd Gear Member
Join Date: May 2011
Location: Toronto / Waterloo
Posts: 261
Car: '97 328i
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Most Reliable 5?
Hi everyone! I owned a hoon-y hacked up E36 before, but I'm looking to replace our family civic with another car. Reason is just that civics are not built to age well. Our first choice was an Accord as they age MUCH better than civics. However, since I owned a BMW and found the bulk of the mechanical parts (tranny, engine) reliable, I'm going to see what you guys have to offer.
Accords in the 100-150k km range are still pretty reliable and you can get a 2006 one with <150k km for about 6-7k.
I don't know what can be said about any of the 5 series in terms of reliability. Is there a 5 series that would cost something between 6k and 10k that's reliable under X km on the odometer? (You guys define X for me. I would assume below 150k is the magic number). Also, preferably automatic transmission. I drive stick but my parents do not.
THanks!
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03-05-2013, 05:43 PM
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2nd Gear Member
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: Toronto
Posts: 243
Car: 2012 135i msport 6MT
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From what I understand they are one of the most unreliable models, that being said I've never personally owned one before because of this assumption.
There's lots of 5 series owners on here so I'm sure someone will chime in with information you're looking for. Either way, good luck finding a well taken care of and reliable BMW in the future!
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03-05-2013, 06:04 PM
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InCognegro
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Ontario
Posts: 20
Car: Soarer GT, E39 528i
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Personal experience with my 5 series(e34 and now e39) the more maintenance records the better. My E39 had 267000km, but it come with almost every receipt of any repair that was done which made it easier for me to buy.
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03-05-2013, 07:45 PM
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op sucks cock
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: T.
Posts: 17,925
Car: E46 M3, YZF-R6
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if you think civics are unreliable stay the hell away from BMW's in general.
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03-05-2013, 10:18 PM
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3rd Gear Member
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: T.O.
Posts: 527
Car: 330
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Quote:
Originally Posted by propr'one
if you think civics are unreliable stay the hell away from BMW's in general.
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This!
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03-05-2013, 10:38 PM
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MaXsponsor
Join Date: Feb 2002
Location: Ontario
Posts: 15,628
Car: OE///M
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Quote:
Originally Posted by propr'one
if you think civics are unreliable stay the hell away from BMW's in general.
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What he said!
For the $$$ of a clean 5 series you can buy almost new Accords!
My friend just got an 09 Accord for the price of a clean E39, or beat up E60.
That car will outlast the bimmers with minimal repairs. Would i pick it over a BMW...NO.
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03-06-2013, 07:47 AM
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6th Gear Member
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: St. George, ON
Posts: 1,670
Car: S52 e30/e90 330i
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Quote:
Originally Posted by propr'one
if you think civics are unreliable stay the hell away from BMW's in general.
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03-06-2013, 10:41 AM
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is BMW crazy
Join Date: Sep 2002
Location: Thornhill
Posts: 15,578
Car: 2 X BMW M5
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Eurostyle
What he said!
For the $$$ of a clean 5 series you can buy almost new Accords!
My friend just got an 09 Accord for the price of a clean E39, or beat up E60.
That car will outlast the bimmers with minimal repairs. Would i pick it over a BMW...NO. 
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You forgot to mention he got hooked up at www.enthusiastauto.ca
Anyway, most reliable 5 series would be a 525/528/530i Manual.
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03-06-2013, 05:02 PM
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2nd Gear Member
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: Milton
Posts: 82
Car: '90 535i 5spd
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I'd suggest a Lexus GS if reliability is your biggest concern.
My '00 Lexus has 'required' only the starter to be replaced and it has 175k kms.
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03-06-2013, 08:30 PM
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2nd Gear Member
Join Date: May 2011
Location: Toronto / Waterloo
Posts: 261
Car: '97 328i
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You guys misinterpreted what I meant. Civics from the gen I have are somewhat notorious for transmission problems around the 200k mark. I also don't like how the interior is falling apart.
The civic is a rock solid reliable car. Now, back to the original inquiry I had...
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03-06-2013, 08:40 PM
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2nd Gear Member
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: Milton
Posts: 82
Car: '90 535i 5spd
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You just heard from a bunch of BMW owners not to buy a BMW if you want reliability.
Why is that so hard to comprehend?
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03-06-2013, 08:49 PM
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2nd Gear Member
Join Date: May 2011
Location: Toronto / Waterloo
Posts: 261
Car: '97 328i
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The original question was which is the most reliable 5? I've owned a BMW before and I have many friends who have BMWs. I know they cannot compare to a Japanese car for reliability. But I'm asking, knowing the above is true, because I'm interested in a BMW. Why is that so hard to see?
But I got my answer. 525, 528, 530i from E39 right? If I drop a bit more for an E60 from 2005-2006 (12k-15k range), would that be a bad idea?
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03-06-2013, 09:51 PM
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MaXsponsor
Join Date: Feb 2002
Location: Ontario
Posts: 15,628
Car: OE///M
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But I got my answer. 525, 528, 530i from E39 right? If I drop a bit more for an E60 from 2005-2006 (12k-15k range), would that be a bad idea?[/QUOTE]
No, the most reliable is the 528 from 1996 to 1998. They have the older steel block engine, that is almost bulitproof, and a reliable transmission. All post 99 cars have all aluminum engines that are more problematic. Transmissions also tend to go.
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03-07-2013, 10:04 AM
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is BMW crazy
Join Date: Sep 2002
Location: Thornhill
Posts: 15,578
Car: 2 X BMW M5
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Quote:
Originally Posted by limenuke
The original question was which is the most reliable 5? I've owned a BMW before and I have many friends who have BMWs. I know they cannot compare to a Japanese car for reliability. But I'm asking, knowing the above is true, because I'm interested in a BMW. Why is that so hard to see?
But I got my answer. 525, 528, 530i from E39 right? If I drop a bit more for an E60 from 2005-2006 (12k-15k range), would that be a bad idea?
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e60's are nice but a bite more complex and therefore problematic.
I have heard from my mechanic though, that they pretty much diagnose themselves when there is an issue.
If you need help getting a car, PM me, I can help you out.
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