This is a mid-size premium car available with the exteriors of a wagon or a sedan. Depending upon the model you select, you get a real wheel drive or xDrive all-wheel drive. The first car that comes in the series is the 528i which is a sedan with all wheel or rear drive. Other cars that are part of the series are 535i wagon which is all wheel drive and sedan which is both rear and all wheel drive. The top end models of the series are M5 and 550i sedans. All 528, 535 and 550i versions have 6 speed manual transmission systems while the M5 has manual transmission system that can be made to shift like the automatic.

Some of the safety features included in the cars are ABS, antiskid system, traction control, head protecting tubular side air bags and rear and front side air bags. All the cars in the 5 series have iDrive which controls entertainment, communication, climate functions and navigation through a console knob. The good news is that BMW is also introducing Gran Turismo, a new wagon in the 5-series later in the year. Available at the base price of $70,000, you will be proud to buy this car. For a big size picture of the car, log on to

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