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“Bmw 5 Series Is Everthing It's Cracked Up To Be...”

By: Acadia_27439...
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09/13/2009

Cupholders suck! The I-drive takes some getting used to. Mileage is good, I average 27 mpg, car handles very tight. It's a very good car and I would buy another BMW. Service department treats you like a queen! Havent had to pay for a thing!!

Pros: Performance
Cons: Cupholders!
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By: Acadia_279
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06/18/2009

acceleration and handling are good
build quality is premium
appearance is nice
costs are relatively high due to large engine
the fun factor is high :D
i can recommend this car, but my fav is the new 3-series coupé =)

Pros: engine's sound, interior
Cons: fuel consumption
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“Beamer”

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By: Justin5561
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04/07/2009

AMAZING, beast, great, good, solid, tubalur, gnarly,
rock hard, nice, sweet, fun, beautiful, pretty, silver,
beamer, 525i great acceleration speed nice style
leather, expensive. great suspension, thrill to ride and
is amazingly fun to drive unberbeast pownage car
BEAST CAR

Pros: Acceleration, speed, everything
Cons: nothing
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“5 Series Sport”

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By: Julian583
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07/22/2008

Looks amazing    *  Performance – acceleration, braking, handling
    * Build Quality – has it needed repairs? squeaks/rattles
    * Appearance – both interior and exterior styling
    * Cost of Ownership – gas mileage, maintenance
    * Fun Factor – is this car fun to drive?

Would you recommend this car to a friend? If not, why?    *  Performance – acceleration, braking, handling
    * Build Quality – has it needed repairs? squeaks/rattles
    * Appearance – both interior and exterior styling
    * Cost of Ownership – gas mileage, maintenance
    * Fun Factor – is this car fun to drive?

Would you recommend this car to a friend? If not, why?

Pros: Design
Cons: Fuel consumption
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“Decent Car”

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By: Krishneel1
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05/18/2008

IMO better than the equivalent E Class.

Pros: Reliable, well built.
Cons: Crappy BMW after purchase service
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“Great Ride”

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By: Sandra473
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03/31/2008

Really solid car. would recommend highly.

Pros: the smooth quick ride
Cons: nothing
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“Heaven On Wheels”

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By: Leo4
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11/04/2007

Engine: 2.5-litre, twin-cam, 24-valve six-cylinder petrol, 160 kW at 6500 rpm and 250 Nm at 2750 rpm

Transmission: Six-speed manual, rear-wheel-drive

Steering: Power-assisted rack and pinion, 1.7 turns lock to lock. Turning circle 11.44 m.

Brakes: Ventilated front and rear discs, ABS with emergency brake distribution and brake assist.

Suspension: Front: Spring strut with anti-dive. Rear: Independent by multi-links, coil springs and stabiliser bar.

Wheels/Tyres: 17 x 7.0-inch alloy wheels, tyres run-flat 225/50. Space-saver spare.

1570 kg.

9.4 L/100 km average. PULP, 70-litre tank.

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