Thanks, you're right that it handles well. It really has acceleration. We just picked it up this evening. The best is the handling. It's smaller than the old 5 series wagon and much sportier. I was really pleased how they had detailed it as it didn't look as good when we first looked at it. It's been used as a loaner since Sept 07, so the interior had some scuffs. They made it look like new. For the big discount on it, it was worth getting the loaner vs a new one.
I'm so thrilled to have this, as the old one really had me worried when I was driving it. The engine light went on again this morning and the engine was really rough.
My 2007 Mazda 6 was a loaner car until I bought it last December. I think loaner vehicles are the best cars to go after if you want something relatively new, and have been well-taken care of by the dealership as far as maintenance is concerned. My car did have some damage on the right side, a big old scuff mark from someone else test-driving it, but they repainted it at no charge (it was awkward driving a rental car that was the exact same model and color as my car).
Conversation between stepdad and me when the rental car was brought home for a couple days:
Stepdad: I thought you were getting the car repainted...why'd you bring it back so soon?
Me: Nooo, that's the rental car!
I do believe it's been exactly one year to the day since I bought the vehicle, too (I need to get the car an oil change and a car wash for an anniversary present
).
