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4.75 out of 5 stars

Hi-tech is great

yeahim40, 01/21/2008
2008 BMW 5 Series 535i 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 6M)
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When I was shopping for a car, it was the technology that sold me on the 5-series. I was a little negative about iDrive, but I've found it to be easy to live with. I love how integrated everything is - my iPod and phone are a part of the car. The heads up display is excellent, especially with directions from the navigation system on the windshield. The night vision camera is just plain cool. It's an easy car to drive with confidence. I recommend driving a sport vs. non- sport package car before buying the sport because the ride is pretty firm.

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5 out of 5 stars

535i Rocks

Kid Rock, 02/29/2008
2008 BMW 5 Series 535i 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 6M)
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What's not to like. Style, class and the twin turbo is like a rocket. I drove the MB E class, to stuffy. The Lexus had no personality. The BMW does it all. What really sold me was seeing all three together. It was no competition for the BMW.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Great Ride

My Beamer, 09/25/2008
2008 BMW 5 Series 528i 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
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I purchase my BMW 528i Labor Day weekend. I love it because it really handles like a luxury vehicle. Cup holders are a little awkward but I overlooked that problem with other likable features about the vehicle. The vehicle has very good pick up and seating is comfortable although I recommend that BMW have plusher leather.

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5 out of 5 stars

Perfection

BMW528i, 04/20/2007
2008 BMW 5 Series 528i 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
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I upgraded from an '02 525i, which I loved and was afraid to sell, to an '08 528i and the '08 is a totally different animal. It has been perfected inside and out. I love iDrive and I can't understand why every car on the road doesn't have an iDrive system. I love the iPod adapter they offer and it's simple to use. I encourage anyone in this luxury market to drive this car. I can't wait to drive it again.

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5 out of 5 stars

Phenomenal sedan

sfgate, 06/21/2008
2008 BMW 5 Series 535i 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 6M)
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I have been considering a 5-series equivalent for 3 years, and the 535i is the most amazing car. The car is luxurious, yet when you drive it, it is like a sports car. The twin turbo accelerates so fast, that it pushes you backwards into the seat. It is so solid compard to my 330ci, and yet is accelerates faster. Cornering is not as nimble as my 3 series, but it's a bigger car. I don't know why people complain about iDrive; it's great. Anybody with any intelligence and who can use microsoft windows can use iDrive. It takes about 15 minutes to figure out, and it basically is a computer in your car without all the clutter. I have a 6spd manual, and I love it. It is smooth and sure. Amazing.

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