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Used 2006 BMW 5 Series 525xi 4dr Sedan AWD (3.0L 6cyl 6M) Consumer Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars
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4.88 out of 5 stars

Best Car I ever had

adiaris, 04/19/2006
BMW 5 Series 525xi 4dr Sedan AWD (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

From day one my bimmer was the king of the road. Runs unbelievable. I actually took it on the highway, FL turnpike, and floor it all the way down as fast as it would go. I felt like I was flying and it ran smoothly. Now that's a car luxury, fast driving, good looking car. And best feature of all the free maintenance. I highly recommend buying or leasing a bimmer

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4 out of 5 stars

Disappointed After 15000 mile check up

donna, 03/22/2006
BMW 5 Series 525xi 4dr Sedan AWD (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Minor trouble prior to 15,000 mile update with one tire continuing to leak air and prompt message to screen. After dealership updated, car transmission seems different and shifting mode not in time. Just doesn't feel the same! Can't say enough positive about this car prior to 15,000 miles. Get up and go was amazing! I don't like the drivers drink holder location. In the way of front seat passenger. Notice brake dust often on wheels.

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2.88 out of 5 stars

Thats the Radio for 50K

Andy, 01/23/2007
BMW 5 Series 525xi 4dr Sedan AWD (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
1 of 3 people found this review helpful

The car is one of the most sure footed cars I have ever driven. I have two concerns - first there is a rattle in the back deck that the dealer fixed for a few day - it will be going back and second is the radio. I can't believe the tinny distorted sound I get from the radio. I brought it back to the deal and was told it was working as designed and I can't upgrade it. Looks like aftermarked to fix it. Listen well to the radio before you buy.

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4 out of 5 stars

New to vehicle

Douglas Polzin, Aurora, CO, 01/05/2016
updated 01/05/2018
BMW 5 Series 525xi 4dr Sedan AWD (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
1 of 8 people found this review helpful

After a couple years of ownership still very happy with purchase.

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4.63 out of 5 stars

Wish I had More.

bmhamlet, 10/09/2006
BMW 5 Series 525xi 4dr Sedan AWD (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

Overall a great car. Smooth ride, quiet and comfortable. The engine in the 525 seems underpowered for the vehicle size which causes the transmission to shift strangely in gears 1 and 2. Very little road noise, great handling and gas mileage. Contrary to many comments the iDrive is not that difficult to learn.

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