Hello all, I am looking for some feedback on early 5-series Touring (station
wagon) models. I am in the US, so I believe this would be 91-95 models? Either
525 or 530? I am looking to replace a 92 Volvo 740 Turbo wagon, which is a
great car but a bit of a truck to drive. Looking for something a bit more fun.
Better fuel economy would be a bonus as well, the Volvo only gets 20mpg when
driven with enthusiasm.

What are the things to watch out for with these cars? I would probably lean
toward the 525, though there is a very nice looking 530 on ebay at the moment.
I have noticed that a number of them advertsed for sale state that the dual
power sunroofs don't work - is this a common problem area? I would prefer no
sunroof but that seems quite rare. Also, where any manual transmission cars
sold in the US?

Thanks!

Kevin Rhodes
Wesbrook, Maine USA
91 318is (for fun and commuting)
92 Volvo 745T (for long trips and shopping)
74 Triumph Spitfire (just because)