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a little pain for lots of fun gain
bummer530, 04/08/2012
2006 BMW 5 Series 530xi 4dr Wagon AWD (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
17 of 17 people found this review helpful
In the market for a car in 2009 and for the price of a boring Accord V6 ($39k in Canada) I got a 530xiT CPO with 60,000 km on it. Had to deal with electronic glitches here and there (tire sensors, oil level sensors, etc) and the transmission is somehow brutal when accelerating from a red light. Also experience problems at idle, irregular rpms..but all covered by CPO warranty. Driving is a blast: I put 40,000 km on it annually and wouldn't want to drive any other car @$700/month. If I could afford a '12 MB E350 4matic station, I could consider a trade but even if I need to rebuild the tranny, it will still be cheaper and more fun to drive my 530xit into the ground. 170k km heading for 400k
Great Wagon
mycayenneturbo, 01/31/2011
2006 BMW 5 Series 530xi 4dr Wagon AWD (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
20 of 21 people found this review helpful
We recently purchased a pre-owned 530xi Sports Wagon with 70k miles on it, oh what can we say, we love it! We just took it for a long trip(800 miles round trip) to visit our family and the road trip was a joy. It is very fun to drive & seats are on the firm side and supportive and it didn't give me lower back pain for driving for such long hours! The interior is very quiet(not as quiet as Lexus cars) and it rides very smoothly. We folded the back seats down and it created a great bed for our dogs and spacious cargo area for our luggage. My husband hated the idea of owning a station wagon but he likes this one, it is beautiful, probably one of the best looking station wagons available today.
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Doesn't leave much to desire
Vitix2, 03/18/2010
2006 BMW 5 Series 530xi 4dr Wagon AWD (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
11 of 11 people found this review helpful
I've owned the BMW 530XiT for 4 yrs. and I can't think of another car that I would have preferred to own/drive regularly. By now you know that it is a great car. It exemplifies quality, athleticism, utility, and looks (IMHO). No need to rehash those traits. So, I'll move onto what I think could be improved. Power: It does great at highway speed or once you get the RPMs up. But, that performance is unmatched at the low end. Idrive: My system gets stuck at times and I have to re-select functions. No big deal, but I expect better. Panoramic Sliding Roof: Great feature, but wind noise over 30mph is out of control. Worse, BMW does not make a wind deflector that fits the model.
A dream come true
Craiggb, 06/21/2010
2006 BMW 5 Series 530xi 4dr Wagon AWD (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
8 of 8 people found this review helpful
I had rented a 2005 5 series wagon while in Europe and put nearly 3,000 km - wanted one ever since! This car has a gas engine, AWD and a few more options but the same body and feel. It's clear to me that BMW builds a better vehicle than most. I have owned 37 cars in my life so far and this is indeed at the top (second only to my Boxster) when it comes to fit, finish and feel. The handling is superb, the seating position very comfortable, and power is adequate. The 255 hp is enough but, as is the case with every car, it slowly becomes insufficient as one gets to know the car well. The auto trans is very nice and the Sport mode is great. Good on gas if you don't get too aggressive ;-).
The BEST wagon EVER
Norman, 03/21/2006
2006 BMW 5 Series 530xi 4dr Wagon AWD (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
8 of 8 people found this review helpful
This is the 3rd wagon I have owned and the 2nd BMW wagon, this is by far the BEST wagon EVER, the all wheel drive and the navagation were not available on the 1999 wagon, and it truly makes this the BEST wagon ever, I also love the fact I have Blue tooth and my phones address book in my BMW, it also links to my iPod so I am a happy camper.
Fun to Drive
Ironbird0, 12/29/2009
2006 BMW 5 Series 530xi 4dr Wagon AWD (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
I bought my 2006 530XI AWD Wagon used in August 2009. I love it, although I have had one issue regarding one of the ignition coils which broke on Christmas Eve morning. Luckily, my Greenwich CT dealer has been top-notch so far and took it in immediately and had me back on the road and home in time for the holiday. I just would like to see the Manufacturer use better coils in this car as I've heard this is a common issue for this car. Otherwise, this car is AWESOME! Acceleration is great once you are up to speed-but I find a little sluggish from 0-60 mph.
Ah, back in a wagon again
john f, 09/29/2005
2006 BMW 5 Series 530xi 4dr Wagon AWD (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
I went from a Mercedes wagon to a Volvo XC90 to the BMW. Had never driven a BMW before so wasn't sure what to expect. My wife and I looked in the dealer lot after a return from a second honeymoon and she said "This is nice". Had ordered the new ML500 and she "hated" it. Test drove the car, was really impressed, bought it a week later. Very high tech, great ride and love the heated rear seats. I am a car junkie so I researched many vehicles. Promised my wife I would keep this one. Everything on this car exudes quality. Just can't say enough good things about it. Great looker, awesome headlights, solid build.
the ultimate family wagon
gillie, 11/30/2005
2006 BMW 5 Series 530xi 4dr Wagon AWD (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
Quality of build is noted just openning the doors. Interior appointments are perfecto. Compares favorably to my M5 in terms of finish and the good feeling sitting in driver's seat engendors. The iDrive is simple, perhaps too simple for the auto critics. 28 mpg on the road is just fine. I wish it were a couple of thousand cheaper but this car is a keeper so the price is not so upsetting.
The very nice "T" as Touring
CNJ31, 02/12/2006
2006 BMW 5 Series 530xi 4dr Wagon AWD (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
Had worked in the Old world for many years so 5 doors with AWD are my only interest once return to the New world. There were few models met the criteria in the local market. We finally chose the 530xiT because it is a good example of demonstrating what a car should be like when a car has the right combination of performance, handling, quality, safety and utility. Although the 530xiT does not perform #1 in each category, it is so well balanced!! This is very important for people who are shopping in this market segment. Time to call it correctly: Touring, not Wagon.
Just got it, love it.
evan, 07/04/2005
2006 BMW 5 Series 530xi 4dr Wagon AWD (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
This is a great car so far. I did a lot of research and although the price is high, this cars design and technology sold me. I think people who always buy sedans are missing out. This is as good as the sedan plus you get a lot more utility for a bit more weight.
Love the wagon
JimP, 08/01/2005
2006 BMW 5 Series 530xi 4dr Wagon AWD (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
just traded in my 2001 X5 for the new wagon - awesome car (just have to get used to sitting so low) - I agree that having that wagon is a big advantage over the sedan (given that I have two dogs). Was initially concerned about trading down to a V6 from a V8 but so far seems to have more than enough power
Uber Wagon
Steve, 11/24/2005
2006 BMW 5 Series 530xi 4dr Wagon AWD (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
Having owned the previous 540ti Wagon model (w/V8), this is a clear positive evolution. Drives like a road-gobbling sedan. Surprising torque leaves me missing the V8 only slightly. The car reminds me of its safe, but thrilling ride. Love it!
Happy with 530xi wagon
Ross, 12/26/2006
2006 BMW 5 Series 530xi 4dr Wagon AWD (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
Great driving car, and very handsome. Gives a lot of confidence when driving in bad weather.
The Best of all the rest!
Reginald, 06/23/2019
2006 BMW 5 Series 530xi 4dr Wagon AWD (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
The most dependable BMW Engine ever made. This is a solid smooth ride! My 5th BMW and this is the Best of all the rest!!
- Safety
- Technology
- Performance
- Interior
- Comfort
- Reliability
- Value
Wagon is the way to go
Ferko, 10/31/2005
2006 BMW 5 Series 530xi 4dr Wagon AWD (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
I just came back from Europe where a large percentage of cars is wagon. I was looking for something different than a sedan, and definitely not an SUV. (I own one). I was leaning toward an A4 Avant with the sweet 2.0 l turbo engine. When I saw the 530xi I bought it the same day afternoon. The balance of the car is so unique that I don't know of anything else in this price range. It has been a pure delight.
we love it!
j and j, 10/17/2005
2006 BMW 5 Series 530xi 4dr Wagon AWD (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
The BMW has no comparison on the road when it comes to a driving machine! We have a dog, haul paintings, and soon to have a child ... this car does it all. I agree that it's something everyone should drive.
I wish I could buy another!
amy harrington, 05/15/2018
2006 BMW 5 Series 530xi 4dr Wagon AWD (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
I absolutely loved my 530 xi wagon and put over 175,000 miles on it before things started to go bad. It still rode like a car only a year old and looked new after 12 years. Great visibility and flexibility while keeping the handling of a performance car (without the higher center of gravity of an SUV and low enough for my dog to jump in). I held off getting a new car, hoping against hope, to get a new one - the difference between the 5 wagon and the 3 wagon was night and day. And now they aren't going to make either. I initially thought the turning headlights wasn't so important but now that I've had them, they are a "must" for future cars for me. Most cars have heated seats, some heated steering wheels but I found the quality of the heat was different/better on this 5 - instead of feeling like electric coils, it enveloped me in a gel-like warmth. unbelievable difference. And my mpg was only 1 mpg under my son's subaru!
- Performance
Pure pleasure
Harry R. Culp, 10/11/2005
2006 BMW 5 Series 530xi 4dr Wagon AWD (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I had owned 8 Merecedes wagons. This is my first BMW. The quality seems much better than Mercedes. It is a little smaller in the cargo space by about 7 cubic feet. I added the racks and carrier for the top to help this problem. Overall, I feel I am driving a quality and good looking station wagon.
Couldn't be happier
wagonguy, 09/01/2005
2006 BMW 5 Series 530xi 4dr Wagon AWD (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Never thought that I would be driving a wagon but this is by far the best! The room is great, the net for dogs is great and the panaroof is great! The bluetooth system in this car surpasses those of pretty much any other maker. It completely syncs your phone book and automatically puts voice tags on all of them! I am very happy with my purchase. I think it is much more practical than the sedan. The iDrive is very easy to use once you learn it.
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.