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Used 2006 BMW 5 Series Wagon Consumer Reviews

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5 out of 5 stars

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.

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5 out of 5 stars

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.

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5 out of 5 stars

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.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

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.

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4.63 out of 5 stars

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.

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