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4 out of 5 stars

unleash the kracken!

kevin m., 08/10/2015
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2012 BMW 5 Series 550i 4dr Sedan (4.4L 8cyl Turbo 6M)
6 of 11 people found this review helpful

If your looking for good gas mileage the automatic 550i 2012 is not your car! But if you want a mustang/ vette killer this is your car! The torque and speed is hair-raising! I timed my 0-60 @ 4.4 . The 550i paddle shifters launches you out the box so fast that no crappy rice burner or Mustang 5.0 will ever recover. I havent loss a street race yet. ( lol) The fit and finish is first class and the seat position feels custom fitted. You will never find a a better combo of performance and luxury for under 35k.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

This New BMW 5 Series Leaves Very Little to be Desired!

robetross, 07/12/2012
2012 BMW 5 Series 528i 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
15 of 35 people found this review helpful

I bought my new 528i back in March. This was my very first luxury car. I was looking for something fuel efficient but loaded with all the luxury options you can get. The fuel efficiency is outstanding for such a large car and I love the engine start/stop feature when waiting at a light. I got the Space Grey Metallic with Dakota Leather, Luxury Seating Pkg, Premium Pkg, Technology Pkg, Premium Sound Pkg, and Comfort Access Keyless Entry. The seats are the most comfortable car seats I've ever been in. I test drove the Mercedes E Class Driving feedback is much better than the E Class. The steering wheel was very light on the E Class car, plus there were fewer luxury options available.

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5 out of 5 stars

BMWs for the Boomers

Carolynn Peterson, 03/16/2019
2012 BMW 5 Series 535i 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 6M)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful

I love BMWs. This is my second 5 series. They drive wonderfully. So comfortable. Look great. Unfortunately with a knee replacement, getting in and out was difficult cause the car is so low. Also once the car is off warranty, any repairs are really expensive. MY husband has had a X5 and is currently driving a X3

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5 out of 5 stars

Riding on a fast cloud.

mike revell, 08/07/2016
2012 BMW 5 Series 535i xDrive 4dr Sedan AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 8A)
2 of 7 people found this review helpful

This is a fun luxery car.

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5 out of 5 stars

Best of many!

Wheels, 02/09/2019
2012 BMW 5 Series 528i xDrive 4dr Sedan AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
1 of 3 people found this review helpful

True performance vehicle. Handling and brakes have kept me out of accidents. Makes you feel like everyone else is driving a toy car.

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