Used 2006 BMW 5 Series Sedan Consumer Reviews
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First...maybe last. Great to drive. Post-warranty fears...
vengefultick, 04/26/2011
2006 BMW 5 Series 525i 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
3 of 8 people found this review helpful
I bought my 525i as a CPO with ~32,000 miles on it. By the second day I had an appointment to get the rotors replaced as they were warped. November '10 I had to have the radiator replaced as it developed a sizable whole. The transmission engages rather hard from near-stop or even a full stop at times. It occasionally shifts hard at speed. The dealership swears this is my driving style. I find it commical that I did not have this problem with a '99 Ford Escort, '98 Suzuki Sidekick, '98 Toyota Tacoma, '04 Mazda Protege5, or an '05 Chevy Silverado....but I do with the expensive BMW. The car is fun to drive, the stearing and handling are great.
I Finally Got It
Finally Got It, 04/15/2005
2006 BMW 5 Series 530i 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Just took delivery of my new 2006 BMW 530i Automatic. What a difference from the 05 model I had. It's quick, handles better, and the premium sound system is unbelievable. A great improvement in horsepower and fuel economy over the 05. Didn't notice any major changes over the 05 except for power and performance.
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Best 4door car ever made
shakaeagle, 12/26/2005
2006 BMW 5 Series 530xi 4dr Sedan AWD (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I traded in my 2006 530i, which I thought was the best handling sedan I'd ever driven, for the 530Xi. The 530Xi's handling is beyond description, it goes around turns as if on rails, irrespective of road surface, rain, snow or gravel. The combination of X drive with Dynamic Stability Control is brilliant - as you enter turns, power balance is to the rear, then near apex it is 50/50 and then as you exit, it seamlessly shifts forward pulling you around the turn. The N52 engine hauls like a grand prix engine, generating breathtaking g-forces as you rocket around the corners. I don't find any acceleration deficit vs the 530i - bottomline - the 530Xi is awesome!!! Porsche/Ferrari drivers take note.
Amazing
RONALDO MARTINS, 12/08/2005
2006 BMW 5 Series 530xi 4dr Sedan AWD (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
This new 530 is an amazing driving experience. The new engine with 255 hp responds quickly. Handling is also superb and the new design is just gorgeous. Everything in the car performs well. So far have no negative comments whatsoever about this 530 sedan. I just love it.
My First Ultimate Driving Machine
AAK, 12/29/2005
2006 BMW 5 Series 530xi 4dr Sedan AWD (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
This was my first luxury car. I bought this after a lot of research. I had to wait for 6 weeks to get the Comfort Access as part of the package. But the wait proved to be good. It is a great mid size luxury car. I took this car out for a long drive from BWI to PIT and I enjoyed its handling in curves and drive in bad weather (ice and snow storm).