See your dealer for details. The performance, in terms of handling and acceleration are excellent. This car however, is my wife's favorite car of all times. Is that the sum total of three years' work for a team of crack designers? The only repair issues I've had is replacing the leaking gaskets. Now that is saying something. In its bones, the new 5-series is perhaps a better car than the previous 5, a car that verged on sublime. See your dealer for details.
Also, we had to make more steering corrections through a corner than we remember making in previous 5s. I am positively thrilled with it. See your dealer for details. But in that position, the wheel won't tilt down low enough, making us feel as if we're riding a chopper. The car is a base model so no back-up sensors - but that's cool because I grew up driving in an era when one had to learn to actually drive, estimate, and sense one's surroundings, so it's not a big deal to me.
A rear backup camera system could also be ordered at this time. For most of my life I've driven smaller coupes and sedans and enjoyed the spirited handling of smaller cars and they're way easier to park, avoid door-dings, etc. The car is very reliable. It looks good it is very comfortable. Which is a neat trick we hadn't asked for and are literally not comfortable with.
Pictures, trademarks and logos of third parties are exclusive property of the respective owners. Here's how the 530xi wagon stacks up against a six-cylinder X5: It weighs 630 fewer pounds, scores better fuel economy, beats it to 60 mph by a half-second, stops from 70 mph to 0 in 11 fewer feet, has better grip around the skidpad, and hauls more cargo with the second-row seats in place. Has heated seats that are great in the winter. The electric gearstick is new although we've seen it before on the X5 , but it's not that clever. The car has a few things here and there that aren't perfect, and I didn't expect them to be, however I also did not expect to like this car as much as I do. The base system used a 6. However changes were made to the steering column, footrest, door trims, door latch, airbags and electronic software and the car was retested achieving its four-star rating.
Given the same engine, nearly the same gearing, and a curb weight of only 110 more pounds than the last 530i automatic we tested, it's no surprise the new car runs about the same acceleration times as the old one. It's not that this body is ugly per se; it might even look good on, oh, a Volvo chassis. Inside, the new 5 isn't quite as rich as its predecessor, and the simplified iDrive is even less useful with half its functions stripped away. 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. The 530D will top 150mph and still return 50mpg! Sure, we wanted a larger back seat and a more modern instrument-panel design. The back seat has loads of leg- and head-room. But it took no more than moving 50 feet in the dealership parking lot in this 530xi to instantly realize that this was the car I wanted to drive every day.
Ten-way power front seats are also standard, with 12-way power front sport seats and 20-way power multifunction comfort front seats available as options. Shame they're the confusing push-pull sort rather than the M5's more satisfying and more logical one for up a gear, another for down layout. The stock stereo system is unbelievably good - for 12 years old, the speakers are outstanding - almost no distortion at higher volume, and crystal-clear sound. Just a fantastic car to drive. The 545i has been replaced by the 550i, which features a 360-horsepower, 4. However, the diesel-powered model is…. Our ads are free with free renewals.
Still, three or four steps are required just to tune the radio. It works well enough - just like the old one in fact, but no better. Prices are up between £745 and a massive, £1745 depending on model and both the Lane Departure and Active Cruise are optional on most models. All models get a six-speed manual standard with a six-speed Steptronic automatic an available option. New versions are too gimmicky with electronics. It takes an inordinately long time to figure out that the mechanism will not allow the top of the steering wheel to obscure the view of the gauges.
Both plug-in models are equipped with a 180-hp, 255-lb-ft of torque 2. I met with him, drove the car and after about 10 minutes in the vehicle, I knew this was the car for me. Please notice that we do not take responsibility for inaccurate or incomplete results. Optional eighteen-inch wheels look cool but compromise the supple ride. I think it has great engine, much more comfortable car than any car priced in its range.
The base inline six offers adequate power, while the 255-hp version offers the best balance of performance and economy. Archived from on 13 February 2009. Full Merino leather and an Anthracite Alcantara headliner are now available and a leather dashboard is now a stand-alone option. Our test car got to 60 mph in 6. Its sheetmetal is less outré than the big 7's, but it's not gracefully muscular. Passenger space is excellent in the sedan and now in the similarly sized wagon.
The rest of the interior is lovely, and the standard panorama moonroof keeps thing airy. New has to look new. It is utterly composed through corners, not the oversteering beast I thought it might be. I wish I got as much satisfaction looking at the 530i as I did driving it. Favorite car i have ever owned. Both Hill-Start Assist and Hill Descent Control are standard with xDrive, in case your extra-steep driveway ever gets slippery.