Faults:

Has only failed to start once, in the winter. Had low fuel, and I suspect that didn't help.

Rear passenger window will not open with driver's control. 199,000 miles.

Driver's window broke and fell off track. 201,000 miles.

Driver's side passenger window motor spins freely but won't open/close window. 205,000 miles.

General Comments:

Overall my '95 525i has been a reliable and comfortable car. Compared to my '89 190e 2.6 that I had before, it is much quicker and delivers a much smoother ride. I would say if you're looking for more speed, go for something more along the lines of a 535 or 540.

This being the last year for this particular body style, it has all of the updates given to the car through its fairly lengthy production.

The car feels very safe. Some guy drove into the front passenger quarter at around 20mph, and only managed to dent the fender and crack the marker light. I drove it home.

Really the only negative things I can say about the car are that it could be a little quicker. It's frustrating that the windows had to go like they did, for a car this old, with this many miles, it's hard to complain.

Faults:

Where do I begin?

Transmission failed 144,000.

Headliner completely detached 144,000.

A/C died 130,000.

Leatherette seats cracking 130,000.

Shocks replaced 124,000 & 154,000 ALL AROUND.

Radiator replaced twice.

General Comments:

I must have acquired a lemon - this BMW has been a money pit from Day 1. :(

LOVE the ride, so comfortable it's addicting. Has spoiled me completely.

My mantra for this car has become "Oh my God, what NOW?"

Sadly, will sell soon in utter defeat. Transmission was not fixed properly 1st time around by the shop.

But oh, the ride!!!

Maybe someday I'll try again with another BMW. The handling of this 1995 feels better than the 2002 I test drove last year.

Faults:

Other than general maintenance, nothing.

General Comments:

Hats off to Steve Dinan for truly creating the "ultimate driving machine". The Supercharger, upgraded engine internals and improved engine management software boost the HP to a very civil and driveable 414 with 375 ft/lb's of torque, the upgraded brakes stop on a dime, the tuned suspension grips the road like no tomorrow and the gas mileage is steady at 22 mpg.

I purchased the vehicle at a truly reasonable price with the intention to attend driving schools and autocross events, but after driving the car 3000 miles, (in about three weeks time), find it way too much fun to be put out to pasture as intended.

If anyone can find one of these cars for sale, I can only suggest to purchase it and enjoy. This is the most bang for the buck I've enjoyed in a very long time.

Faults:

The manual transmission went bad at 135,000.

The trans likes to pop out of first gear.

General Comments:

I did not expect to replace a manual transmissions at 135,000 miles.

Very comfortable ride and the performance is good.