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J.A. Ackley
J.A. Ackley Senior Editor
7/16/24 8:23 a.m.
David S. Wallens said:

Still a comfortable “just drive around” car. :) 

That sums it up nicely. I agree - it's a sporty car that you can enjoy every day you drive it.

David S. Wallens
David S. Wallens Editorial Director
7/19/24 8:58 a.m.

What kind of car is that?

It’s a 5.

How do you know?

Big 5 on the side of it.

And, also, on the back of it.

 

Caperix
Caperix Reader
7/19/24 7:10 p.m.

I don't know if it is the super tall belt line or just the cars proportions but the latest 5 & 7 make even the biggest wheel package look small.  One with 19" wheels will make you think they are 14's.  I still do not like bmw's new interior design from the Buick window switch for a shifter to the tablet dash with touch screen everything 

David S. Wallens
David S. Wallens Editorial Director
7/20/24 4:40 p.m.

In reply to Caperix :

I’d like a few more physical controls, too, specifically for the HVAC. Want more fan or less? Gotta head into the menu.

I have warmed up to the shifter, though. I’ll take this over a knob or buttons.

David S. Wallens
David S. Wallens Editorial Director
7/20/24 4:41 p.m.

Trunk photo. 

David S. Wallens
David S. Wallens Editorial Director
7/20/24 4:44 p.m.

Some back seat talk:

Deep seats–like can’t recall back seats this deep in a while. Panamera, maybe? Comfy but deep. Make sure your rear seat passengers are cool with that. 

Rear seat passengers get some USB action, though.

 

And this is me seeing behind me. (I’m about 5-foot-8 on a good day. Or am I 5-7?)

David S. Wallens
David S. Wallens Editorial Director
7/20/24 4:44 p.m.

The 530i passed the Waffle House test. :) 

David S. Wallens
David S. Wallens Editorial Director
7/20/24 4:44 p.m.

The 530i passed the Waffle House test. :) 

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