2007 BMW 5 Series Consumer Reviews Page 7

Love this car

Written by: JW on 11/01/2006

Vehicle

2007 BMW 5 Series 525i 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 6M)

Review

This car is amazing, which, for the price, it should be. It is however living up to every expectation. I don't know how I ever drove anything else

Favorite Features

IDrive is complicated at first, but easy to learn. I love the bluetooth capability for the phone and the how solid the car feels when your driving it. The interior may not be as "welcoming" as other vehicles, but I think BMW did a great job combining functionality with appearance

Suggested Improvements

No storage! The center console could have been hollowed out, instead they put a useless storage bin. There are no sunglass holders and no compartments in the dash!!

5 out 8 people found this review helpful

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The best BMW yet

Written by: Michelle on 10/24/2006

Vehicle

2007 BMW 5 Series 525i 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 6M)

Review

This is my 4th BMW and I have never been disappointed. It wasn't until the new '07 525 that I was actually blown away. It is light years ahead of my old 528. All the new electronics (voice activation, navigation, iDrive, iPod, bluetooth) are worth every penny especially if you use your car as your mobile office.

Favorite Features

Electronics

Suggested Improvements

Trunk line is a little boxy

4 out 7 people found this review helpful

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530 BMW

Written by: ali ilker on 10/21/2006

Vehicle

2007 BMW 5 Series 530i 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 6M)

Review

I love the drive, acceleration, the grip feeling that gives when you are getting into curves.

Favorite Features

Bluetooth, navigation, iDrive.

Suggested Improvements

Sound insulation.

1 out 8 people found this review helpful

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Comfort, performance, & style

Written by: m wong on 10/14/2006

Vehicle

2007 BMW 5 Series 550i 4dr Sedan (4.8L 8cyl 6M)

Review

My 550I is fun to drive, especially on the open road. Gas mileage in city driving is on the low side, freeway driving is excellent. Vehicle comfort and handling is excellent. Performance is excellent. The "heads up" display needs improvement (my 2001 Corvette's C5, heads up display is by far superior). Styling...always gets head turning!

Favorite Features

Suggested Improvements

Heads up display and night vision both need improvements.

10 out 10 people found this review helpful

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Fun to Drive - Nav System a Bit Off

Written by: djinn on 10/03/2006

Vehicle

2007 BMW 5 Series 530xi 4dr Sedan AWD (3.0L 6cyl 6M)

Review

Great car - got the manual transmission - full loaded - fun to drive. iDrive complicated but easily learned - just need to sit with the book. Only downside thus far is Nav System - I found the maps to be outdated when compared with my Garmin C330 GPS - interestingly both BMW and Garmin get their maps from the same source (Navteq). Hoping a new and better map will come along soon. This is a peppy and fun car to drive. Can't wait to test the AWD in the winter. Highly recommend the stick shift.

Favorite Features

Comfort seats, upgraded radio system, love the auburn interior (VERY rich with sapphire black).

Suggested Improvements

Improve the nav system mapping software. (I'd still get the Nav system though.)

10 out 11 people found this review helpful

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My 2007 530i

Written by: tmwoody on 09/21/2006

Vehicle

2007 BMW 5 Series 530i 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 6M)

Review

I traded my 2003 745Li for the new 2007 530i. I wanted and got a sedan that is sporty and fun to drive, with great overall performance/road feel. Both exterior and interior design stand out against everything in it's price range. IDrive is simplified vs my trade-in and not a problem to use. Driving this car is what sells it and makes my daily 50 mile commute something to look forward to.

Favorite Features

Performance, outstanding breaks, SIRIUS radio, road handling, fuel economy, multiple seat settings for great comfort.

Suggested Improvements

Make fold down rear seats a standard vs option.

15 out 16 people found this review helpful

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First BMW

Written by: beez nutz on 09/15/2006

Vehicle

2007 BMW 5 Series 525i 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 6M)

Review

My first BMW, the car just feels a lot more solid than any other vehicle I have ever owned... lexus nissan z acura Honda VW Jeep. It seems as though a lot of attention was paid to the driver when they designed the 5. My only complaint is the lack of power in the 525i. I guess it's my own fault for getting the 525 instead of the 530 or 545

Favorite Features

Exterior styling and plush/functional interior.

Suggested Improvements

We need a little motor even for the 525 passing accelerations is poor. I owned a z before so i guess my point of view might be skewed.

9 out 9 people found this review helpful

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Impressive

Written by: Ron W. on 09/03/2006

Vehicle

2007 BMW 5 Series 550i 4dr Sedan (4.8L 8cyl 6M)

Review

Exceeds my expectations! I do a lot of highway driving. Averaging over 29 MPG with about 20 on the local roads. This car is not only fast but comfortable as well. I focused on getting the colors I wanted (Monoco Blue and beige interior). I did not want nor bought all the extras; just the winter package and navigation. This car can zoom when I need the speed to pass. Cruising is awesome with navigation and the standard sound system which is excellent. The dealer did a great job on the pre-sale and delivery and what's wrong with 4 years of free maintenance.

Favorite Features

BMW handling and the power of the 4.8L V-8. No doubt the 360 Horsepower and torque (3,400 rpms) standout over the competition. This car is only slightly less powerful than the prior version of the M5. There are many standard features, e.g. bi-Xenon, Dakota leather, etc. so options desired are few.

Suggested Improvements

One challenge: finding the your color combo with a stick. Most dealers offer only versions of black, grey or silver with black interiors, Blah! iDrive is not intuitive, but I can live with it. No iPOD connection yet. No XM radio for football, baseball. HD-radio should be standard; not an option.

17 out 17 people found this review helpful

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530i

Written by: RL on 08/29/2006

Vehicle

2007 BMW 5 Series 530i 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 6M)

Review

Fit and finish is top notch. Handling and comfort are exceptional. The split screen LCD used for iDrive and NAV is bright, wide-screen format, and of high resolution. The iDrive is fine once you get used to it.

Favorite Features

LCD & NAV display, MP3 capabilities using both CD and NAV DVD drives, parking distance sensors, but most of all the comfort and ride.

Suggested Improvements

Two programmable buttons on the steering wheel are nice but would add one or two more. Larger center console storage compartment. Separate DVD drive from DVD NAV drive would allow playing MP3s off DVD while still using the NAV. Currently, you must eject NAV DVD to play MP3s stored on DVD-R

23 out 44 people found this review helpful

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A lot of money for a lot of car

Written by: Freddy on 08/28/2006

Vehicle

2007 BMW 5 Series 550i 4dr Sedan (4.8L 8cyl 6M)

Review

I just bought the 550i after looking around for a few months. I wanted the performance but I was concerned about the fuel economy. If you can believe the gauge on the car, I am getting 28.6 MPG on the highway. It is only rated at 25, so that is excellent. When I fill it up again I will verify that number. This car is a pleasure to drive. It's quick, quiet, and comfortable. Sport package not necessary. Automatic is best for most. There is a 1300 dollar gas guzzler tax on the stick shift.

Favorite Features

Engine, quickness, comfort.

Suggested Improvements

No significant problems so far.

13 out 13 people found this review helpful

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