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1st time BMW owner-bad experience
Jeniffer, 05/25/2008
2006 BMW 5 Series 530xi 4dr Wagon AWD (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
6 of 8 people found this review helpful
My husband bought this car for my 40th birthday, this was a bad gift. I've had my car in the shop 23 times, multiple times for brakes and wheels/tires. The car has been in the shop 5 times in the last two and half months. I will never buy another BMW. I want to be able to get in my car and drive without wondering if my caliper will fall off.
Big bucks German bad transmission cheap parts
wilczewm, 11/23/2012
2006 BMW 5 Series 525i 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
9 of 13 people found this review helpful
Bought new. Minor problems while under warrantee. Since then, replaced rear wheel bearing at 40K. Transmission slam from second to first like getting hit from behind. BMW engineers created a computer work around for this common problem but will not fix this default and you must pay dealer whether it works or not. Many people being talked into replacing transmission for $5k. Cheap dash components like cup holders and ashtray flimsy, had to replace both two times. For the price paid, quality is severely lacking. Would not recommend buying a used one. Local dealer repair shop is horrible. Had vehicle 9 days on two occasions without fixing. BMW regional tech changed battery 2hrs.
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530xi review
Deke, 06/05/2008
2006 BMW 5 Series 530xi 4dr Sedan AWD (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
4 of 5 people found this review helpful
This car is the best performing automobile that I've ever owned. With that being said, it is the worst car ergonomically that I've ever seen. The iDrive system is a total disaster. Just trying to change the heat/AC is actually dangerous when driving because you must use the isDrive to do it! Almost all setting on this car must be changed through the iDrive which is very finicky.
Turning 40..Great Birthday Present
Kathleen, 03/29/2005
2006 BMW 5 Series 525i 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
My last car was a Honda (great) but for my 40th birthday, I wanted a special present. I could not be any happier with my decision to take the plunge into a luxury vehicle. The drive is smooth and handles the road (city and highway) better than any car I have had. BMW is much heavier than the Honda which took getting use to. However, I can't see myself owning another car. I am hooked on BMW.
Best of the best
GeorgeW, 07/01/2009
2006 BMW 5 Series 530xi 4dr Sedan AWD (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
This car is truly the ultimate driving machine. Powerful, confident, amazing handling and comfortable. This car is just fun to drive in all conditions. The all wheel drive handles in all conditions. Car looks great, the leather seating is comfortable and the stereo sounds terrific. Acceleration is impressive also.