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4.63 out of 5 stars

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First Time Owner, 05/12/2005
2006 BMW 5 Series 530i 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
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Looked for over a year at Lexus GS, Infiniti M35, & Mercedes E. Never even thought about a BMW! For grins & giggles and not having anything else to do, though I would test drive a 5 Series, (assuming I would not like it). Wow was I impressed! Not only did it drive like it was on rails, but it was a smooth ride (no sports package). After numerous test drives, I was hooked. Never liked the previous 5 body style, (too boring). Know that the current body style is controversial, but nothing else looks like it. Strongly considered the M35, but even though it was cheaper and had more toys on it, I thought that it was just to much "fluff". Do concern myself with realibility? Time will tell?

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5 out of 5 stars

Best car Ever had

KIKI LAW, 03/25/2006
2006 BMW 5 Series 550i 4dr Sedan (4.8L 8cyl 6M)
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We test drove so many cars of its class and I thought it will will stop when I drove the E500 MB. Guess what not even close. After I drove the 550i. I just couldn't see myself in any other car but a BMW 550i

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5 out of 5 stars

Beyond Perfection

The Ultimate Diving , 05/17/2005
2006 BMW 5 Series 530i 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
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If I could only drive one car in the world it would definitely be a BMW 5 Series. I can't imagine another car that is able to combine every possible positive trait imagineable all into one amazing package like this BMW can. It is no surprise though, every other 5 Series I have owned has been a joy, why should this one be any different. With every generation this car improves in every possible way, even when you think it is not possible fo any more improvements, BMW always comes through.

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5 out of 5 stars

Best 5 Series yet

DanB, 05/05/2006
2006 BMW 5 Series 530i 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
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I have had three BMWs including the all time favorite E39 1998 528i. This is a better car in all regards. Big car feel, much more power and great features such as idrive and bluetooth. It makes the E39 look old. My 2006 E60 has been flawless. The ride is perfect. I read the reviews at other sites on other cars and you can tell that the true BMW lovers that couldn't get past the new look are desperately trying to console themselves. They wanted a 5 series BMW, didn't buy one and are going out of their way trying to justify it to themselves. This is the best car on the road. And, I get 23 MPG in city driving.

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5 out of 5 stars

Great improvements!

Jack, 02/01/2009
2006 BMW 5 Series 530i 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
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I used to have a 95 525i and found it was getting to be time to upgrade, so I traded up to a 2006 530i with manual transmission and navigation. Wife really wanted the manual, great gas mileage (30 hwy) and the car can really go with 6-speed transmission. Interior is great, iDrive is easy, if you have patience. No need for Tokyo lights, great to have cleaner lines. Bigger room in back seat for 2-3 people and truck is nice in size. Very happy to have the car!

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