 This car is a beast; a wolf in sheep's clothing.  I had a chance to drive it through windy VT mountain roads, including on the southern descent from Middlebury Gap (near Middlebury Snow Bowl) on Rt. 125.  Those familiar with that route know how steep and windy those roads are.  My wife's 5-series handled them with aplomb.  I was very impressed.  My wife bought this car with 48k miles on it back in 2012, certified pre-owned.  The 5-series was her dream car, and this particular vehicle has served her well.  The body has stayed in great shape, despite several scratches and dents it has incurred over the years.  The interior has held up and endured our spills and messes.  There have been no crazy repairs needed, and it drives as good as the day we procured it.  Over time, its looks have grown on me.  I have come to really appreciate its driving characteristics, and can see why Edmunds had proclaimed it as close to a perfect car as you could buy back in 2009.  We have never put snow tires on it for winter, yet never had any problems in the snow, thanks to the xDrive.  Currently at approximately 120k miles, this car shows no signs of slowing down.  My reverence for it has never been higher.  As tempted as we are to trade it in for a newer BMW, we just have no reason to.  I can't wait to enjoy this car for more years to come.