jamesg 
2011 BMW 5 Series Sedan 550i 4dr Sedan (4.4L 8cyl Turbo 6M)
Awesome all around sports sedan
 This is my 3rd v8 5 series.while less sporty than the e39 model, this model more than offsets the reduce road feel with smooth performance.the engine and sport auto transmission work great together - acceleration is effortless at any speed.the dynamic suspension is very good and there is a visible difference between the settings.significantly more luxurious than prior models.the idrive is much more responsive and synchs up quickly when starting the car.emailing directions to the navi saves a lot of time too.still getting used to the active cruise control, but appreciate the collision detection feature.overall a great ride for both driver and passengers.