dan7788 
1997 BMW 5 Series Sedan 528i 4dr Sedan
First model year
 97 is the first model year of the 528i
(build starts 96). I think many 97 528 
owners, many of the them have the same 
problems. The rear power window 
regulator breaks. Water pump would go 
at about 70k mi. power seat have 
problems, so is the airbag warning 
sensor. interior starts making noise 
after awhile. The alarm sensor for the 
trunk might have problem. BMW issued 
notice for dealer to fix a lot of these 
problems. Early model don't have manual 
shift mode. The brakes are really good 
but don't last long. The engine only 
makes 190hp, it runs slower than my old 
C280. 