BMW 535d Expert Reviews

The Logic7 stereo in the 2008 BMW 750i produces excellent sound, and Bluetooth cell phone integration works very well. Map resolution on the navigation system looks very good, and the 750i is overall enjoyable to drive.

iDrive menus are confounding, with odd labels, and the disc changer uses a cartridge. The placement of the manual shift buttons doesn't work for sport driving, and mileage is very poor.

The 2008 BMW 750i is a big sport luxury sedan that is, in many ways, everything we would expect from BMW, but it suffers from some older technology that needs an update.

The 2008 BMW 535i drives like a dream, getting power from its brilliantly engineered, twin-turbo, 6-cylinder engine. The integration of live traffic with the car's navigation system is the finest we've seen ; its hands-free cell phone system is top ...

The stereo doesn't show ID3 tag information from MP3 tracks. Destination entry on the navigation system isn't as easy as it could be, and it doesn't default to a map display

The 2008 BMW 535i is a really exceptional car, offering a great driving experience and an impressive array of electronics in the cabin. From its shifter to its live traffic system, its innovative features should make any techie drool.

The 2006 BMW 550i's tech smorgasbord is highlighted by a heads-up display ; DVD navigation ; Bluetooth integration ; a 13-speaker surround-sound audio system ; voice control ; and a host of electronics that enhances power, steering, and braking

As with other BMWs, the 2006 550i's Bluetooth feature works only with certain phones and can be temperamental even with those. The iDrive control interface continues to foil attempts at intuitive operation

The 2006 BMW 550i is a technology powerhouse, with performance and a features list to whet any modern enthusiast's appetite.

If you approach life as one big Grand Prix, the BMW 530i is definitely your $50,000-ish sedan. If you aren't a type-A personality, find a Lexus dealer.

Engine pulls like a freight train ; optional sports suspension is highly tossable ; excellent fit and finish throughout

Lumpy clutch feel ; iDrive is annoyingly overkill without the navigation option ; exterior styling takes getting used to

The iDrive's LCD offers the only way to control the stereo--but not so for the climate control.