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[TW]Fox;24273994 said:I was always under the impression it was 2004 when they stopped it being a pile of junk - the 2003 models still had the terrible rattly interior, suspect reliability, etc etc?
Nope - The big update was mid 2002. The new 6-speed box, revised interior and Nav, new v8, suspension upgrades was all April 2002.
2004 was facelift and introducing the Diesel.
The 6-speed box was unreliable initially though, sorted from 04 I think - mine would occasionally lurch when pulling away.
I bought a fully loaded high-miler in Feb 2011 for £3k. I thought it was a great car, fantastic engine although around £1k in various little repairs in the year I ran it. With 18" wheels and a mesh grille, I liked the look - although appreciate it was a bit of a marmite car.
Sounds like the Op has settled on a 5 series though - only driven a 528i but was a very solid car.