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4.88 out of 5 stars

Wow, what a car!!!!!

Rob, 07/27/2005
2006 BMW 5 Series 530xi 4dr Sedan AWD (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

First time owning a BMW and after one week I know it won't be my last. This car has it all... performance, comfort, looks and it drives like crazy.

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5 out of 5 stars

The ultimate Midsize

tycast, 08/17/2005
2006 BMW 5 Series 530xi 4dr Sedan AWD (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

The 2006 is fun to drive and the exterior stying is fabulous. The engine provides excellent power although the 345 is not available in the XI version.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Delighted with first BMW

FB, 09/22/2005
2006 BMW 5 Series 530xi 4dr Sedan AWD (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

This is my first BMW and we waited until the 5 was available in AWD before taking the plunge. After an initial issue with a too-dark Nav screen that was replaced, this car has been fantastic. The bottom line is that driving goes from being a chore to being something I look forward to every day because of this car. And I have lost count of how many people have commented on how great it looks! BMW, I hope you never stop making manual transmission cars like this one. And Bluetooth makes using the cell in the car so much easier and safer (not safe in an absolute sense, but safer if you have to be on the phone). BTW, the cupholders may look corny, but they actually hold cups quite well!

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4.63 out of 5 stars

2006 525i

cw, 06/04/2005
2006 BMW 5 Series 525i 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

The 3.0 liter engine provides plenty of power. This car is lots of fun to drive. However, everything is electronic. There is not even a oil dipstick; you'll have to use iDrive to check oil level.

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4.5 out of 5 stars

Ignition lock up

Sree, 07/29/2005
2006 BMW 5 Series 525i 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I got my new 06 525i last week. The ignition locked up this morning. The key will not go in at all. Road side assistance told me to wait 30 minutes since this could be an anti-theft protection. However, even after 1 hr the ignition was locked up. I called up the dealter and I was told that to have the road side assistance tow the car in. Not good for a one week old car. Otherwise, the car was driving great..

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