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Used 2006 BMW 5 Series Consumer Reviews

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5 out of 5 stars

530i BMW

Thomas Nancarrow, 06/29/2005
2006 BMW 5 Series 530i 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
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Driving this car is just plain fun. Handling is excellent. The new 255HP engine is very responsive, with plenty of power. Comfort seats are worth the extra money, very comfortable and easily adjustable. Quality control seems to have improved since introduction of the e60 model in 2004. I-Drive is not as difficult as many reviewers have made it out to be. The learning curve varies as to how much you have used a computer. It allows the dash to have a cleaner look to it. So far, the car has been a pleasure to drive and own.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

550i

Scott, 07/12/2006
2006 BMW 5 Series 550i 4dr Sedan (4.8L 8cyl 6M)
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Had the car 9 months now, and love it. Did have trouble with the VANOS system, and the car was at the dealer for 3 weeks early on. No problems now. Has great acceleration and handling even with out the sport suspension.

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5 out of 5 stars

The 5 is Awesome

Kevin, 08/22/2006
2006 BMW 5 Series 530i 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
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It is impossible to find a flaw in this car! The bigger 6 cylinder seems to kick more than 255 ponies - great acceleration. Build and fit are perfect so far. Tired of hearing about iDrive!

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5 out of 5 stars

fun

great car, 07/10/2005
2006 BMW 5 Series 525i 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
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This by far is the best car I have ever driven! The handling and comfort is incredible. It is a lot of fun to drive and looks great the body style catches everyone eye!!!

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5 out of 5 stars

'06 BMW 530i A Great Improvement

HiHoMike, 06/06/2005
2006 BMW 5 Series 530i 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
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I traded in my 05 525i on my new 06 530i. The increase in horsepower to 255 makes all the difference in the world. I've got over 2000 miles on the new BMW and the fuel economy is even better than with the smaller engine on my 05. I'm averaging 23 mpg city/hway combined and over 32 mpg on the highway in cruise control. The performance of the new 06 is far superior to the 05 and the fuel economy even better.

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