By bummer530 on 04/08/12 09:32 AM (PDT)
Vehicle
2006 BMW 5 Series 530xi 4dr Wagon AWD (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
Review
In the market for a car in 2009 and for the price of a boring Accord V6 ($39k in Canada) I got a 530xiT CPO with 60,000 km on it.
Had to deal with electronic glitches here and there (tire sensors, oil level sensors, etc) and the transmission is somehow brutal when accelerating from a red light.
Also experience problems at idle, irregular rpms..but all covered by CPO warranty.
Driving is a blast: I put 40,000 km on it annually and wouldn't want to drive any other car @$700/month. If I could afford a '12 MB E350 4matic station, I could consider a trade but even if I need to rebuild the tranny, it will still be cheaper and more fun to drive my 530xit into the ground.
170k km heading for 400k
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By klrsmile on 01/16/12 14:36 PM (PST)
Vehicle
2006 BMW 5 Series 550i 4dr Sedan (4.8L 8cyl 6M)
Review
I purchased an '06 with 48k on it - a CPO car with some protection (and maintenance) remaining on the warranty.
Sticker was $64k in 2006,
and I was fortunate to purchase the car for under $22k from a BMW dealer in Houston.
What can I say?
The car has amazing performance and handling, with stock 18" rims and Yokahama run flats (odd, since there is a spare).
Suspension is a bit stiff for an everyday driver, so says my wife, however, it allows the corners to be straightened out a bit when you get the nerve.
Rear leg room is A+ and trunk space is huge.
I-drive not too bad once used to it, but could have been made friendlier.
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By vengefultick on 04/26/11 09:39 AM (PDT)
Vehicle
2006 BMW 5 Series 525i 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
Review
I bought my 525i as a CPO with ~32,000 miles on it.
By the second day I had an appointment to get the rotors replaced as they were warped.
November '10 I had to have the radiator replaced as it developed a sizable whole.
The transmission engages rather hard from near-stop or even a full stop at times.
It occasionally shifts hard at speed.
The dealership swears this is my driving style.
I find it commical that I did not have this problem with a '99 Ford Escort, '98 Suzuki Sidekick, '98 Toyota Tacoma, '04 Mazda Protege5, or an '05 Chevy Silverado....but I do with the expensive BMW.
The car is fun to drive, the stearing and handling are great.
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By mycayenneturbo on 01/31/11 12:27 PM (PST)
Vehicle
2006 BMW 5 Series 530xi 4dr Wagon AWD (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
Review
We recently purchased a pre-owned 530xi Sports Wagon with 70k miles on it, oh what can we say, we love it! We just took it for a long trip(800 miles round trip) to visit our family and the road trip was a joy. It is very fun to drive & seats are on the firm side and supportive and it didn't give me lower back pain for driving for such long hours! The interior is very quiet(not as quiet as Lexus cars) and it rides very smoothly. We folded the back seats down and it created a great bed for our dogs and spacious cargo area for our luggage. My husband hated the idea of owning a station wagon but he likes this one, it is beautiful, probably one of the best looking station wagons available today.
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By pietraadm on 01/03/11 13:06 PM (PST)
Vehicle
2006 BMW 5 Series 525i 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
Review
This is my first BMW. I find it a good handling car, but with POOR RELIABILITY. I will sell it at 65,000 miles. The straw that broke the camel back is the need for a new transmission, after a new radiator,etc. I am just 15,000 mi over the warranty limit, and I see nothing but expenses ahead. So GOOD BY BMW for me.
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By Jimmy on 08/03/10 16:43 PM (PDT)
Vehicle
2006 BMW 5 Series 530xi 4dr Sedan AWD (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
Review
I love my BMW so far! It's so fast and so smooth. Love the idrive. Drove it from Pittsburgh pa to Naples Fl. Not one problem. Was more of a pleasure to drive than a chore. I will keep my bimmer for a long long time.
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By Craiggb on 06/21/10 13:32 PM (PDT)
Vehicle
2006 BMW 5 Series 530xi 4dr Wagon AWD (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
Review
I had rented a 2005 5 series wagon while in Europe and put nearly 3,000 km - wanted one ever since! This car has a gas engine, AWD and a few more options but the same body and feel. It's clear to me that BMW builds a better vehicle than most. I have owned 37 cars in my life so far and this is indeed at the top (second only to my Boxster) when it comes to fit, finish and feel. The handling is superb, the seating position very comfortable, and power is adequate. The 255 hp is enough but, as is the case with every car, it slowly becomes insufficient as one gets to know the car well. The auto trans is very nice and the Sport mode is great. Good on gas if you don't get too aggressive ;-).
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By Vitix2 on 03/17/10 19:28 PM (PDT)
Vehicle
2006 BMW 5 Series 530xi 4dr Wagon AWD (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
Review
I've owned the BMW 530XiT for 4 yrs. and I can't think of another car that I would have preferred to own/drive regularly. By now you know that it is a great car. It exemplifies quality, athleticism, utility, and looks (IMHO). No need to rehash those traits. So, I'll move onto what I think could be improved. Power: It does great at highway speed or once you get the RPMs up. But, that performance is unmatched at the low end. Idrive: My system gets stuck at times and I have to re-select functions. No big deal, but I expect better. Panoramic Sliding Roof: Great feature, but wind noise over 30mph is out of control. Worse, BMW does not make a wind deflector that fits the model.
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By Don of Spring on 03/07/10 10:27 AM (PST)
Vehicle
2006 BMW 5 Series 530i 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
Review
This 2006 530i is my first BMW, which I purchases Used with 5K miles. The combination of performance, comfort and excellent fuel mileage (32-38 highway and over all after 32,000 miles city and highway is 28+) is great. Interior comfort could be better in the way of softer seats. Highway touring is smooth, quiet and comfortable. Overall, this is the nicest all around vehicle I've ever owned.
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By Frank A on 01/29/10 20:54 PM (PST)
Vehicle
2006 BMW 5 Series 530i 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
Review
This 2006 530i is my fourth BMW, and the best yet. The combination of performance, comfort and excellent fuel mileage is unmatched in other vehicles. Like many others, I had concerns about the iDrive, but it has proven relatively easy to use and get used to managing. Interior comfort and quiet is exceptional, and those who complain about the cup holders in the 2006 must not have owned a BMW from the early 2000's, or they would appreciate the engineer's efforts to improve them. I have only owned the vehicle a short time, but it is delivering 23+ mpg in primarily city commuting. Highway touring is smooth, quiet and comfortable. Overall, this is the nicest all around vehicle I've owned.
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