BMW 5-Series Saloon (03-10) - Review

Review Date: 04 June 2007
Last Updated: 30 July 2008
4.5 out of 5

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Aspirational image, great to drive, exceptional fuel economy on diesels, modern cabin

Styling still not to everyone's taste, firm ride

BMW has a strong reputation for building cars that are rewarding to drive and the latest 5-Series lives up to that status. The sports saloon comes with a wide choice of engines all of which offer strong performance while the sharp steering, strong brakes and excellent body control give it class leading handling. The trade off is a firm ride, which along with the standard run flat tyres, can make the 5-Series unsettled on uneven roads. In 2007 a fuel-saving program called Efficient Dynamics was introduced to all models - but it works in the background so drivers won't notice any differences. Spacious, comfortable and superbly built, the BMW remains the best executive saloon on the market.

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Used BMW 5-Series Saloon (03-10) 535d M Sport 4d Auto (07)

BMW 5-Series Saloon 535d M Sport 4d Auto (07) (2007/57)
4 out of 5

 Huge boot, comfortably fit 3 adults in the back.  

Ed Lee