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Used 2006 BMW 5 Series Consumer Reviews

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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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5 out of 5 stars

Comfort, Handling & Beauty

Vocals, 05/28/2005
2006 BMW 5 Series 525xi 4dr Sedan AWD (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
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The precision steering and comfort of the new 525 makes BMW's 2006 a winner. Not a negative word can be stated about this car. From the computer to exterior beauty, all is handled with ease and so much fun to drive! Like other BMW products, the owner will never be disappointed.

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5 out of 5 stars

Best BMW Yet!

Dbarks, 05/06/2006
2006 BMW 5 Series 530i 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
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I have had three BMWs including the heralded 1998 E39 528i. The 2006 530i is better in every way. Better ride, better handling, more room and much better seats. This car makes the E39 look old. This is the best car BMW has made yet.

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5 out of 5 stars

Great Vehicle

Eric, 05/23/2006
2006 BMW 5 Series 530i 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
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This is our first BMW. My wife has driven Volvo, Lexus and Acura products in the past. All of those vehicles have been nice but have lacked the driving experience of the 530i. This car is truly a sports sedan. We drove the Audi A6, Lexus GS and Infiniti M and felt this vehicle and the A6 were truly driver's cars. This is our first German vehicle and we had some concern about reliability, however, the car has been solid.

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