The complete automotive resource for buyers, sellers, and owners like you.
Car, Truck and SUV Forums at Roadfly
+ Bentley Forums
+ BMW Forums
+ Cadillac Forums
+ Chevrolet Forums
+ Ferrari Forums
+ Jaguar Forums
+ Lamborghini Forums
+ Lotus Forums
+ Mercedes-Benz Forums
+ Maserati Forums
+ MINI Forums
+ Porsche Forums
+ General Discussion
+ Marketplace Forums
Re: e23 seven series compared to e28 5 series (archive)
[ Follow Ups ] [ 7-series (E23) Message Board ] [ Msg. Board FAQ ]
Posted by Bruce H ATL 85 745 on August 26, 2001 at 22:40:36:

In Reply to: e23 seven series compared to e28 5 series posted by simo on August 26, 2001 at 21:27:49:


hi everyone, new to this board and to these cars. Just wondering how a 7 e23 compares to a 5 e28, i have heard nothing but good stuff about the e28 5 series and just wondering if the 7 series is the same, are they about the same in reliability and maintanence, safety? thanks


I have owned several e28s and currently have a e23 745. You are comparing apples and oranges. Both taste great but are very different!

IMHO a properly set up e23 is a great car but a e28 will feel more "nimble". Engines/transmissions are common to both but the e23 has a problematic HVAC system. The e23 HVAC was a major contributor to the e23 reputation as a maintence headache. The system is fixable given time and money.

I would take a 535 over a 735 but not over a 745. As to safety; the e23 is a tank but I have seen e28s take a hit and protect their owners. ABS was available on both.

The e23 just eats up miles on a trip with 4 adults and luggage. I don't think that I would want to spend 5 hours in the back seat of a e28 unless I was sharing it with Sharon Stone.

Both are great cars. Good luck.

Bruce H
85 745



Follow Ups:


[ Follow Ups ] [ 7-series (E23) Message Board ] [ Msg. Board FAQ ]
Questions, comments, or problems, please visit the Roadfly help desk.
Roadfly.com Logo © 1997 - 2008 Jump Internet Inc. All rights reserved.