This generation BMW 5-Series has a less pronounced design than its predecessor.
That was the Chris Bangle 5-Series that didn't have the weird trunk lid of the 7-Series,
but it was still noticeable. This one is gentlemanly, maybe a bit boring.
I think a 5-Series like this one could use an M Sport package to make it look better.
Anyway, that's personal. These are fantastic cars.
You don't need more. It has plenty of room and performance, all options are available,
there's a wide range of diesel and gasoline engines, AWD is available, AT or MT...
Almost no one chose that, but a manual transmission was available as well.
It's not the ideal car, but this segment... The same goes for the Audi A6 and Mercedes E-Class.
Do you need more? No, most people don't.
The range in engines is huge. Most engines have 4 cylinders, especially those in the Netherlands.
There are a lot of different versions, starting at 141 hp up to 592 hp.
That'd be the M5, which is beyond the scope of this video, but it's a 5-Series as well.
There's everything in between.
Diesel engines range from 141 to 376 hp, gasoline engines range from 181 to 592 hp.
Fantastic. There's one for everyone.
ENGINES gasoline, diesel
800 of this generation BMW 5-Series are for sale on Marktplaats, which is a lot.
A manual transmission is rare. That's not strange in this class.
5% of the cars for sale. Some fans like it, but it's difficult when selling it on.
A car like this needs an automatic transmission.
Diesel-gasoline and touring-sedan are both 50-50. Choose what you like.
Prices vary from 20,000 euros to way over 100,000 euros for a very recent or new M5.
PRICES minimum, maximum
There are things to watch out for, but it's not that bad. It could've been worse.
There are complaints about the windshield. People don't like reflections in the windshield.
This car has the optional head-up display, but the 5-Series' windshield is susceptible to chip damage.
Problems with the suspension... A touring comes with rear air suspension.
The struts can start leaking, which is an expensive repair.
The pump can break as well.
Often, the bellows go first, stressing the pump, which breaks, and there you go.
Another thing: rubber at the shock absorbers dries out and tears.
You can only see these tears with the wheels hanging down on a lift.
You don't feel much when driving, so if you don't know, it's not there.
This generation 5-Series comes with run-flat tires.
This means you can keep going on a flat with a maximum speed of 80 kph (50 mph) for a while.
These have more rigid side walls (the sides of the tires) to keep you going when there's no air in them.
This is easily damaged by potholes. I don't think we have a proper Dutch word for this.
Holes in the road. These damage the tires, causing lumps or tears. That's something to keep in mind.
There are no frequent structural problems with the engines.
It can happen, but the 520d, the N47 engine, has a chain tensioner and timing chain.
That's a well-known problem in these videos.
The chain can stretch and the chain tensioner can break. You hear this during a cold start
and it'll rattle at 1,500 rpm. Don't keep driving like this, because it'll destroy the engine.
The automatic transmission returns in these videos as well.
BMW says you don't have to do anything with it, ever.
We know better. Changing oil and an occasional flush extends the life expectancy
and makes for smoother shifts. Keep that in mind and do this when there are more miles on the clock.
A BMW 5-Series can have many electronics, optional and standard.
Much is operated electronically. This means you have to check if everything works.
It doesn't have a bad reputation, but there can be expensive problems.
Check all the buttons. There are some specific things that stand out.
The rear-view camera, for example. When you get an error while in reverse,
you'd expect it to be a software problem, but it's caused by the wiring or camera unit itself.
There can be many cameras on a 5-Series, not just the rear,
but the sides and up front as well to see everything around you.
If something is wrong, you know how it goes.
The gear selector is electronically operated. You don't move it physically.
If you put it in Drive Sport (to the left), it goes into sport mode.
In some cases this no longer works.
You'd think a reset would fix it, but the entire gear unit needs to be replaced.
Again, that's expensive. Another thing to check is the heating in the seats.
It frequently breaks in this generation 5-Series.
Switch it on, for the passenger as well, and make sure you feel it get warm.
It takes a while. It's not warm after 2 minutes. You need to feel something after driving for 10 minutes.
Another thing is comfort access, as BMW calls it. This is keyless entry and keyless go.
You can keep your key in your pocket and you don't have to unlock it with the key or remote.
This works with antennas. Make sure to check this for every door of the 5-Series.
A 3-Series only has it on the front doors. Savings.
There can be errors with warm weather and it won't work.
You need to keep the key close to the dashboard to start the engine.
The heat causes a connection to go bad.
It won't work correctly. The final thing to watch out for causes you to strand at the side of the road
or to be unable to leave the parking lot. Water in the battery box, in the rear.
If you have a trunk... Most BMWs have one because it's better for the weight distribution.
If water gets in, certain areas short circuit.
For example, the electronic parking brake won't release. That's inconvenient.
It can also disrupt the fuel supply. If the engine doesn't get fuel, it won't start.
This car...
It is a very sexy edition.
It was a demo of BMW NL to show a number of things, so it has everything.
Everything. Adaptive cruise control, night vision, and an Individual interior with a wooden steering wheel.
I would never order it like this, but when I see it I think it's incredibly beautiful.
We found it at BMW Breeman in Rotterdam.
THIS CAR
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