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| Description |
| TheCarConnection.com has researched a range of road tests on the new BMW 5-Series to bring you some of the most useful observations from other reviewers. Then here, TheCarConnection.com’s editors bring you their own overall Bottom Line assessment, including firsthand driving impressions. |
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| Road Test |
The 5-Series sedans and wagons aren’t the most practical or the best values in their class, but they’re a joy to drive. Following last year’s 300-horsepower, 3.0-liter twin-turbocharged six-cylinder optional engine upgrade, there’s not much to report for the 2009 BMW 5-Series lineup besides some new wheels.
read the full BMW 5-Series review |
| Positive Points |
- Smooth, responsive engines
- Crisp, responsive handling
- Variety of useful technology options
- Available manual transmission
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| Negative Points |
- Complexity of iDrive system
- Disappointing crash-test performance
- Ridiculously high sticker price when extensively optioned
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