BMW 5 Series Comfort

The 5 series is solid, gets top marks from reviews. However, SE front seats aren't great as they do not offer enough lower back support (my car does not have the optional sports seats) and the run flat tyres are figgety once around 3mm of tread. Engine kick down sometimes a little slow and response slow too. However, that said, huge boot space and comfort for the children is excellent.

Quality is reasonable but not up to expected standards. This current model is not nearly so user friendly as the previous 5 series which I loved. I hope BMW have re-thought layout, design, controls and build quality for the new forthcoming 5 series due this year. The run flat tyres ruin the ride and handling and should be scrapped.

Good comfortable car with reasonable day to day running costs. Expensive to buy and service, but reliable so far apart from some niggling system, failures. However, nothing that stops me using the car
I have no major complaints as it does exa\ctly what I expected and provides me with the driving experience I wanted/expected.

The vehicle has an excellent road manner and even in snow you know what the vehicle is going to do. The only downside has been the self levelling suspension compressor playing up in cold conditions. The car is quite and ultra refine with a good sized practical boot. Would replace like with like

Best car I have ever had
fast enough, economical, good handling, extremely comfortable
only thing I don't like is the runflat tyres which are a big mistake - have had problems with supply and they give a harsh ride and depending on the brand - noisy too

Nice enough all rounder, but lacks any personality other than a "solid" ride. Still not convinced by run-flat tyres.

Expectation was high on buying the car, but would have had more fun in a Seat Leon TDI.

Fantastic car - much better than my previous troublesome Laguna. Only criticisms are a harsh ride on run flat tyres, and some rattles from the dashboard which I did not expect of a BMW.

Manual gearbox is poor on this car (520d).

When pulling away from a T junction, engaging 2nd gear can sometimes virtually stop the car unless you slip the clutch.
Get the automatic.

Practical, comfortable, roomy (even for the dogs). It pull a large caravan with ease. You can set off and drive to Bordeaux and back - I have done it! A real quality car.

Smart, smooth and comfortable but underpowered with a two litre engine and automatic gear box. After 17 years it has done well but is beginning to show its age.

I use my vehicle for work as a Sales rep, and so far it has been brilliant, very comfortable, feels safe and makes me feel special driving upto meetings.

The touring is a fantastic car. the 525d engine is plenty powerful, very comfortable and economic. One of the best cars I've owned.

Still a consumate executive with levels of refinement that other drivers only dream of but running costs are the achilies heal.

Reliable, decent performance. Run flat tyres make for a slightly uncomfortable ride. Decent economy and comfort.

A robust, high quality family car that you can rely on, and that I intend to get 250,000 miles and more from!

Beautiful car, powerful, refined, great build quality, comfortable. Handling at high speed could be better

Exremely good in every way with one exception which is should have had folding rear seat.

Its the 5 series estate. Its fantastic. Very practical. Great for long journeys

Sturdy, comfortable, trustworthy! excellent choice for one to a family.

Nice comfortable ride but less reliable than previous Honda Accord

Birrianl for its age,but now well into its second lifetime

A good car spoilt by harsh ride and indifferent dealer

Overall the car has been everything I expected

Superb! Excellent drivers car.

Very good. Ride too hard.