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4.5 out of 5 stars

'06 550i sport

bluebimmer, 01/30/2009
2006 BMW 5 Series 550i 4dr Sedan (4.8L 8cyl 6M)
7 of 8 people found this review helpful

Love my Bimmer! The sport package is a must! Drives and handles very well. I heard things about the iDrive but realized that it is not complicated at all, I can even input on navi while driving, cup holders do not bother me either. Heads-up display is awesome, it even shows directions from navi. Very comfortable. Overall the car makes a statement!

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5 out of 5 stars

A whole different level

Jim W., 10/17/2006
2006 BMW 5 Series 525i 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
9 of 11 people found this review helpful

This car is a real pleasure to drive. Dead quiet without a bit of mush. The 525i won't throw your head back into the powered headrest but it does get you onto the interstate just fine. Once there you can cruise at 70mph/2400rpm and watch your mpg gauge hover above the 30mpg mark. I often find myself seeking out corners to carve. If I was forced to complain... it takes a little bit more time to zip between radio bands and stations or ejecting and inserting CDs. IDrive would be rough on the techno challenged among us. I'm not used to a car without a dipstick either. Don't let any of this stop you from experiencing the craftsmanship and engineering excellence of this car. Even if it's a test drive

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5 out of 5 stars

buy one if you can

icwl, 01/22/2006
2006 BMW 5 Series 525i 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful

Probably my 15th car over 25 years of driving. Definitely the best so far. Fun to drive, aggressive styling, few on the road, lots of looks. Gas mileage is acceptable (24 to 27 mpg depending on driving style). At the limit of what I would spend on a car but great size for 4 adults, long trips, safe and solid. The short 6 automatic gears create fun acceleration for a large sedan. And yes, it does go 155 mph.

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5 out of 5 stars

BMW Loaded

Donna, 10/09/2005
2006 BMW 5 Series 525xi 4dr Sedan AWD (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful

I traded in a 330CI convertible sports model for this vehicle to have the all- wheel drive. At first I was very skeptical. This car has proven itself over and over again. Love it!! Love to drive it, very fun. I purchased mine with navigation, and all the bells and whistles. So many I am still learning how to work them. I am adding the rear spoiler this week. Overall, I was shocked at how well I love this car and would recommend to everyone.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

Just got my 525xi and love it

buzz, 01/01/2006
2006 BMW 5 Series 525xi 4dr Sedan AWD (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful

I have finally received my 5er (prm, spt,nav, comfort access) and I have had so much fun driving it. Driving this vehicle on the German Autobahn gives you a greater appreciation for German engineering. I love this car it handles great and I dont regret not getting the 530 this has plenty power. If you have not driven a BMW go test drive one you will not want anything else. Drive it you will own it!!!

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