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Used 2006 BMW 5 Series 530i 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 6M) Consumer Reviews

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2006 530 bmw

kim, Idaho Falls, ID, 08/17/2023
BMW 5 Series 530i 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
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I have a 2006 BMW 530 with 216.000 miles is a amazing car.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

A dream of a car

Stephen, 04/28/2006
BMW 5 Series 530i 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
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I initially looked at the new 3 series, but the 5 series is in a different class with much more space and elegance. The car feels so refined and performance is exceptional. It remains refined and composed no matter how you drive it. It corners like it is on rails and accelerates strongly. Brakes are powerful and progressive with great feed back. Steering is agile and sensitive with good feed back. Build quality throughout the car is excellent, interior materials have an exceptional look and feel. Interior controls are confined to those used most, others are accessed via the iDrive, which I found extremely easy to use.

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4 out of 5 stars

Ultimate Driving/Trouble machine

lobo, 04/12/2006
BMW 5 Series 530i 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
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I purchased 06 BMW 530i in 08/2005. When the car works, it is really fun to drive. It does fit you like a glove. The acceleration and brake are two of my favorites. Exterior looks so cool. My complain is that it nees too many trips to the dealership. So far, I got power window motor replaced, high battery drain that require re- programming, trip computer mal- function. The engine stalled couple of times on me at low speed. The dealer can never figure out what is wrong. The execuses I got include low on gas (the computer shows 100 miles range left), bad gas (Shell is bad according to dealer, I am only using Chevron now)

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4.5 out of 5 stars

Nice blend of sporty and practical

ATLplayax, 07/04/2008
BMW 5 Series 530i 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
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I originally bought the 530 when my daughter was born (traded in my 04 Infiniti G35 coupe). I needed a car that was sporty but could also be used as a family vehicle, the 530 did not disappoint. This is my second 530, the first was an 05 which was totaled in an accident, I was so impressed with the way the BMW safety that I bought the 06 530 to replace it. This car is awesome, the BMW free maintenance that comes with the car is also amazing since any issue within the first 50000 miles are covered at no out of pocket cost, including the cost of the loaner car. I have had a lot of issues with break squeaking and brake dust, BMW needs to address this.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

BIMMER

hooperlauderdale, 10/05/2006
BMW 5 Series 530i 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
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First Bimmer ever owned and never going back... most likely an M5 in a year or two as I crave more raw power!!

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