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CONS: Lose the Run Flats!!, no Autobahn in the US

REVIEW: The 535 Wagon is a handsome, solid automobile with the handling of a sports car. It is very versatile with the split folding rear seats and other extremely well engineered details. What was BMW thinking when they made Run Flat Tires standard equipment? The US gas model gets decent mileage, but ...

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CONS: I-Drive, Electrical Problems, Navigation Issues, Not too happy.

REVIEW: I have owned BMW for years. Currently, I have a 2008 BMW 550I with all the options. This car has been a problem for me and this will be my last year getting a BMW. I have been a loyal BMW owner since 1985 and it is time to move on. All BMW dealer's customer service has gone down so as the ...

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REVIEW: What a car! Extremely powerful and fun to drive, but also very comfortable for a performance car ...

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CONS: The NAV system is garbage at best, Acceleration suffers lag, options add up.

REVIEW: This is a good 2+2 family car for those not looking for high performance. Ride is compliant but not soft (lexus) or bone shaking (audi). The options put this car well priced above its MSRP. The NAV system (a $2k option for my 535xi) is ridiculously ancient. No touch screen, hideous colors and a ...

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CONS: trunk door pops up, could hurt someone, ugly rims expensive to replace

REVIEW: I-drive, stupid system (you have to stop the car to make changes) compared with other cars, GPS is very primitive compared with other less expensive cars. Lots of corners were cut in order to keep the price lower. I expected a better design and made a big mistake in buying this car. ...

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CONS: Cupholders are useless.

REVIEW: This car is fun to drive. When you need the power to pass that car that is slowing down traffic you can just hit the gas and the car response with no hesitation the twin turbo engine is quick and powerful. Taking those tight corners are simple even if you're going 35mp without loosing control. ...

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CONS: 12V doesn't work without key, Navigation is a bit of a pain

REVIEW: This wagon truly is not a wagon. It handles so much like a sports car. The engine is truly the sweetest part of this car. Power, specifically passing power, it absolutely wonderful. The car is effortless in almost every aspect. I'm young enough to understand and quickly get the idrive and ...

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CONS: Roads in the US are not worthy of driving great cars like these.

REVIEW: I took European Delivery last year. I drove drive the car from the BMW Welt in Munich to Berlin, onwards to Heidelberg and finally to Frankfurt. The car is effortless at autobahn speeds - I was driving an average of 110 mph and I still got at least 28 mpg. It is electronically limited to 150 ...

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CONS: Could use a bit more storage compartment. How about more choices in colors?

REVIEW: What an awsome car. I am a former 740 il owner and this is my 7th BMW. You should know that all services/maintenance (oil change, wipers, etc.) are INCLUDED in your 50,000 miles warranty. I leased it in March of 06 and have 35000 miles on it with no incidents...very reliable! The iPhone ...

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CONS: The speeding tickets

REVIEW: I have a diesel version in Germany and compared to the North American verisoin I get roughly 34 MPG at 160 kmph/100 mph or 37 mpg at 120 kmph/74 mph on the Autobahn/Highway and in the city 28 mpg city at 50 kmph/30 mph. My BMW has 20830 km (129146 mile) and purrs like a kitten, knock on wood. ...

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