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Pricy Toy For New Execs. . .
Hooligann, 03/03/2005
2005 BMW 5 Series 530i 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
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I've driven every series of BMW and thisvehicle has the best overall value. It handles like a dream and literally hugs the road (you can accelerate into 90 degree turns). The sports package adds additional creature comforts and toys that I highly recommend, like the moving Xenon headlights, leather comfort seats. I also recommend the Bluetooth. It doesn't always work properly, and people say they have a hard time hearing me, but it's a great substitute for the built in telephone. This car is a road predator, it's not a sissy car like the CLK, it's made to be driven hard, and it actually respondsbetter when you push it to the limit. Use the Steptronic on windy canyon roads.
Best Vehicle I've Ever Owned
Michael in Florida, 01/07/2005
2005 BMW 5 Series 525i 4dr Sedan (2.5L 6cyl 6M)
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I've owned Mercedes, Lexus, Cadillac, Audi, Porshe, to name a few, but never had a BMW until I bought the new 525i 8 weeks ago. I was, and continue to be, totally awed by the vehicle. This is a well-built, eye-catching and unbelievably performing machine in every way. The styling is unparalleled; the interior is roomy and erognomically satisfying; the trunk is spacious and can hold 4 sets of golf clubs; the horsepower is deceiving, only 184, but it responds assertively and appropriately to any demand I place on it. I recommend the xenon package with adaptive headlights, the premium package, and the satellite radio. Great surprise and highly satisfying - best of over 40 cars I've owned.
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What a wonderful car!
CJ Kim, 03/09/2005
2005 BMW 5 Series 545i 4dr Sedan (4.4L 8cyl 6M)
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This is such a responsive and performing car. So smooth at the same time powerful! The gas mileage is suprisingly good for 8 cylinder car. During last 3000 miles, it averaged 21.5 MPG. One complaint, the cup holder sucks.
Wonderful Vehicle
albmw, 03/07/2005
2005 BMW 5 Series 525i 4dr Sedan (2.5L 6cyl 6M)
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I had a Lexus GS 300 prior to my 2005 BMW 525. I love the way my BMW GRIPS the road while driving. My previous car was a little more "zippier" at lower speeds, but once you get into higher speeds there is no difference between the two at all. The acceleration is very smooth and very powerful. My last car seemed to have "dead spots" when switching from one gear to the next and was a little jerky at times. On a different note... Personally, I like fast accelerating vehicles. With it's higher HP and smooth acceleration, perhaps I should have opted for the 530i for more power (however... probably not worth the extra $$).
A Pleasure to Drive
Jon Goldman, 01/10/2005
2005 BMW 5 Series 530i 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
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Silver grey color looks great. Took a few weeks to become comfortable with iDrive, but easier to master than I thought it would be. First two months with over 4,000 miles and no quality or operational glitches whatsoever. Wife has '03 525 that we have had great fun with. Seats in wife's car much more comfortable, but otherwise she would rather drive mine and so would I.