Short review of 2006 BMW 525i
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Price as tested: CDN$62690
With the introduction of entry-level 525i, BMW has lowered the admission to 5-Series. The latest iteration of 525i uses the same magnesium-made 3.0L straight 6 Double VANOS DOHC engine as new 325i. Considered 525i’s weight is at a high 1565 kg with its 215 ponies and 185 [...]
Vehicle(s): 2006 BMW 325i with 6-speed Steptronic, Premium Pkg, Dakota Leather, glass sunroof, Active Steering and adaptive headlights
330i with 6-speed manual transmission, Premium Pkg, Sport Pkg, burled walnut wood trim and Harmon/Kardon LOGIC-7 sound system
Price as tested: CDN$51490 (325i) CDN$55700 (330i)
Performance: Both the 325i and 330i are powered by the same 3.0L straight 6 [...]
Vehicle: 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt LT sedan with 4-speed automatic transmission
Price as tested: CDN$23545
Handling: The Cobalt is based on the same chassis as the highly regarded European Opel Astra. The level of stiffness and ridigty are impressive for a vehicle of this price range. Its stiff, solid, refined and completely free of chassis flex. The dynamic [...]
Vehicle: 2005 Ford FiveHundred Limited AWD with safety pkg
Price as tested: CDN$41025
Performance: The FiveHundred is powered by only 1 engine. A 3.0L DOHC V6 24-valver Duratec that bumps out 203 ponies and 207 lb/ft of torque. While 200+ horses looked like much “on paper”, it doesn’t deliver in “real life”. No matter how sensitive Ford [...]