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2009 BMW 5-Series

2009 Saab 9-5

  2009 BMW 5-Series 528i 2009 Saab 9-5
MSRP
$45,800
$40,405
Invoice $42,135 $38,182
MPG
City/Highway
15/28 17/27
Rating 8.2 6.8
Bottomline Whether as a sedan or wagon, the 2009 BMW 5-Series is a distinctly sportier, tech-savvy alternative to luxury rivals—without giving up any comfort. If you don’t mind buying a 2009 Saab 9-5 that looks almost exactly like the 1999 model, there’s still a lot of quirky appeal.
Likes &
Dislikes

Likes:

  • Smooth, responsive engines
  • Crisp, responsive handling
  • Variety of useful technology options
  • Available manual transmission

Dislikes:

  • Complexity of iDrive system
  • Disappointing crash-test performance
  • Ridiculously high sticker price when extensively optioned

Likes:

  • Good visibility
  • Ride quality
  • Wagon version available
  • Feels very different than all else in its class

Dislikes:

  • Engine lacks smoothness
  • All-wheel drive unavailable
  • Aged style
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