By Andy on 01/22/07 16:22 PM (PST)
Vehicle
2006 BMW 5 Series 525xi 4dr Sedan AWD (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
Review
The car is one of the most sure footed cars I have ever driven. I have two concerns - first there is a rattle in the back deck that the dealer fixed for a few day - it will be going back and second is the radio. I can't believe the tinny distorted sound I get from the radio. I brought it back to the deal and was told it was working as designed and I can't upgrade it. Looks like aftermarked to fix it. Listen well to the radio before you buy.
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By Patrick Bond on 01/22/07 13:42 PM (PST)
Vehicle
2006 BMW 5 Series 530i 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
Review
I just recently purchased the 2006 BMW 530i from a dealer in Phoenix drove it back to Canada and the whole time I was driving it I never was once bored. Two and a half days of straight driving and I wish I were still driving it. Driving through the mountains was great - it handled the turns perfectly. I love this vehicle.
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By Kenneth Taylor on 01/19/07 07:56 AM (PST)
Vehicle
2006 BMW 5 Series 530i 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
Review
I have owned 2 Maximas and 1 Pathfinder since I have been purchasing vehicles. Now that I finally earned enough money to purchase a BMW I cannot ever drive any other vehicle. The 530i is the most pleasurable vehicle I have ever driven. The interior and exterior quality far exceed any other vehicle I've ever driven. The new 530i design will withstand the test of time as far as style. Loving it, with no regrets on the money spent.
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By Bama on 12/28/06 14:33 PM (PST)
Vehicle
2006 BMW 5 Series 530i 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
Review
If you are into cars, you owe it to yourself to own a BMW 5 series. The technology is seemingly endless. One can set the temperature to cool off the car 30 minutes before you are scheduled to drive off. It has a motion detector as part of the anti-theft system. How about being able to check the oil from inside electronically? It is a little pricey but if you can afford just a little more, don't hesitate. The iDrive actually becomes intuitive after a while. With so many ways to set the personal settings, the iDrive is a necessity. Don't let it turn you off.
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By Ross on 12/26/06 01:31 AM (PST)
Vehicle
2006 BMW 5 Series 530xi 4dr Wagon AWD (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
Review
Great driving car, and very handsome. Gives a lot of confidence when driving in bad weather.
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By Arth on 11/21/06 05:43 AM (PST)
Vehicle
2006 BMW 5 Series 530i 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
Review
By far the best vehicle I have ever owned. Fast, reliable, and fun to drive.
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By 530xi - Exceptional on 11/16/06 15:03 PM (PST)
Vehicle
2006 BMW 5 Series 530xi 4dr Sedan AWD (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
Review
Wow - what a car. took delivery on 11/05. It was the first one on the showroom floor. I had a 330xi before and this just blows it away. The ride is super smooth and much more powerful than you would guess. Plenty there to get you in trouble with the State Patrol. I live in the Rocky Mountain high country and this car can go anywhere and do anything in any sort of weather. You don't even notice the X- Drive handling the car it's balanced so well. Put a good set of snow tires on - Blizzaks- and you're good to go. IDrive is a breeze for the computer literate set. Set it and forget it.
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By helodrive on 11/01/06 16:55 PM (PST)
Vehicle
2006 BMW 5 Series 530i 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
Review
I have taken the car back 7 times in a little over a year for repairs. I am very disappointed with BMW and will not buy another. The day I picked the car up I had to return it because the SOS system was not working, iDrive went out, the sunroof had to be repaired to work correctly, warning for high battery drain (2 times), window anti-trap warning, rough idle.
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By Jim W. on 10/16/06 22:08 PM (PDT)
Vehicle
2006 BMW 5 Series 525i 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
Review
This car is a real pleasure to drive. Dead quiet without a bit of mush. The 525i won't throw your head back into the powered headrest but it does get you onto the interstate just fine. Once there you can cruise at 70mph/2400rpm and watch your mpg gauge hover above the 30mpg mark. I often find myself seeking out corners to carve. If I was forced to complain... it takes a little bit more time to zip between radio bands and stations or ejecting and inserting CDs. IDrive would be rough on the techno challenged among us. I'm not used to a car without a dipstick either. Don't let any of this stop you from experiencing the craftsmanship and engineering excellence of this car. Even if it's a test drive
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By Jodi Wallace on 10/11/06 10:33 AM (PDT)
Vehicle
2006 BMW 5 Series 550i 4dr Sedan (4.8L 8cyl 6M)
Review
I have had this car close to a year. The only negatives: driver side window down is NOT aerodynamic, and wind is all over one's face. My phone is not picked up on the bluetooth (my phone is a brand new LG), and lastly, gas mileage is abysmal. However this car is fast as can be. 140 feels like 100. So get a good ticket attorney. I have had a lot of issues with the very very low front end on the sports package. The front bumper easily comes off bc it is so low and it catches on everything. Therefore, I park as if I drive a large SUV. This car is comfortable and very very fun to drive!
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