A few days ago, I got to take a few BMW's out for some test drives thanks to a friend who works for BMW's ad firm. I was able to drive three cars: a 2 Series, a 535d, and the new i3. I also got to sit in the new i8, which was a real treat. I'm going to break up the experience into a few different reviews.

Let's start off with the 5 Series. It was a brand-new 5 Series diesel, and I know what you're thinking. A diesel BMW? What madness is this? It's supposed to be the Ultimate Driving Machine. How can a diesel be the Ultimate Driving Machine? Well, let me tell you in one word: torque.

Read the rest on the 5Series.net homepage.

 

I drive the 530d XDrive M Sport in Korea (this is the 535d XDrive in the U.S.) and I can tell you, that it is every bit the Ultimate Driving Machine!