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By Steve on 11/24/05 06:59 AM (PST)
Vehicle
2006 BMW 5 Series 530xi 4dr Wagon AWD (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
Review
Having owned the previous 540ti Wagon model (w/V8), this is a clear positive evolution. Drives like a road-gobbling sedan. Surprising torque leaves me missing the V8 only slightly. The car reminds me of its safe, but thrilling ride. Love it!
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By Ferko on 10/31/05 15:28 PM (PST)
Vehicle
2006 BMW 5 Series 530xi 4dr Wagon AWD (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
Review
I just came back from Europe where a large percentage of cars is wagon. I was looking for something different than a sedan, and definitely not an SUV. (I own one). I was leaning toward an A4 Avant with the sweet 2.0 l turbo engine. When I saw the 530xi I bought it the same day afternoon. The balance of the car is so unique that I don't know of anything else in this price range. It has been a pure delight.
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By j and j on 10/16/05 23:45 PM (PDT)
Vehicle
2006 BMW 5 Series 530xi 4dr Wagon AWD (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
Review
The BMW has no comparison on the road when it comes to a driving machine! We have a dog, haul paintings, and soon to have a child ... this car does it all. I agree that it's something everyone should drive.
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By Harry R. Culp on 10/10/05 23:31 PM (PDT)
Vehicle
2006 BMW 5 Series 530xi 4dr Wagon AWD (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
Review
I had owned 8 Merecedes wagons. This is my first BMW. The quality seems much better than Mercedes. It is a little smaller in the cargo space by about 7 cubic feet. I added the racks and carrier for the top to help this problem. Overall, I feel I am driving a quality and good looking station wagon.
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By john f on 09/28/05 19:25 PM (PDT)
Vehicle
2006 BMW 5 Series 530xi 4dr Wagon AWD (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
Review
I went from a Mercedes wagon to a Volvo XC90 to the BMW. Had never driven a BMW before so wasn't sure what to expect. My wife and I looked in the dealer lot after a return from a second honeymoon and she said "This is nice". Had ordered the new ML500 and she "hated" it. Test drove the car, was really impressed, bought it a week later. Very high tech, great ride and love the heated rear seats. I am a car junkie so I researched many vehicles. Promised my wife I would keep this one. Everything on this car exudes quality. Just can't say enough good things about it. Great looker, awesome headlights, solid build.
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By wagonguy on 08/31/05 20:27 PM (PDT)
Vehicle
2006 BMW 5 Series 530xi 4dr Wagon AWD (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
Review
Never thought that I would be driving a wagon but this is by far the best! The room is great, the net for dogs is great and the panaroof is great! The bluetooth system in this car surpasses those of pretty much any other maker. It completely syncs your phone book and automatically puts voice tags on all of them! I am very happy with my purchase. I think it is much more practical than the sedan. The iDrive is very easy to use once you learn it.
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By JimP on 08/01/05 14:20 PM (PDT)
Vehicle
2006 BMW 5 Series 530xi 4dr Wagon AWD (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
Review
just traded in my 2001 X5 for the new wagon - awesome car (just have to get used to sitting so low) - I agree that having that wagon is a big advantage over the sedan (given that I have two dogs). Was initially concerned about trading down to a V6 from a V8 but so far seems to have more than enough power
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By evan on 07/04/05 11:36 AM (PDT)
Vehicle
2006 BMW 5 Series 530xi 4dr Wagon AWD (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
Review
This is a great car so far. I did a lot of research and although the price is high, this cars design and technology sold me. I think people who always buy sedans are missing out. This is as good as the sedan plus you get a lot more utility for a bit more weight.
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