November 8, 2011 – Buena Park, Calif. – Shelly BMW is excited to confirm, J.D Power and Associates, best known for its customer satisfaction research on new-car quality and long-term dependability, names the new BMW 5 Series the “Most Appealing Midsize Premium Car.”
    

The 5 Series Sedan scored its highest points in Overall Performance and Design, Performance, Comfort, Features and Instrument Panel and Style.
    

“With a new, fresh and safe design, the F10 5 Series has already exceeded the company’s sales expectations and remains a strong product around the world,” said Steve Rudkin, General Manager.
    

In the United States, BMW offers three models, the entry-level 528i with a four-cylinder engine that just went on sale, the more powerful 535i with a twin-scroll turbocharged six-cylinder engine and the top model 550i with its V8 twin-turbo powerplant.
    

The 2.0-liter produces 240 hp at 5000 rpm and 260 lb-ft of torque from 1250 rpm. That matches the horsepower figure for the old six and surpasses it in the torque department with 30 additional lb-ft, peaking 1350 rpm earlier. A ZF eight-speed automatic will be the only transmission available, although the 2012 528i will see the addition of xDrive all-wheel drive as an option. BMW estimates a fuel consumption of 24/34-mpg city/highway.
  

As one of the largest and fastest-growing BMW dealerships in the nation, Shelly BMW has served Southern California loyally for more than 15 years with some of the highest customer satisfaction ratings in the automotive industry. For more information about Shelly BMW, visit us today at 6750 Auto Center Drive in Buena Park or shellybmw.com.

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As a proud member of the Shelly Automotive Group and one of the largest BMW centers on the West Coast, Shelly BMW loyally serves Orange County -including Anaheim, Atwwod, Brea, Buena Park, Cypress, Diamond Bar, Fullerton, Garden Grove, Hawaiian Gardens, La Habra, La Mirada, La Palma, Lakewood, Midway, Placentia, Pomona, Rowland Heights, Stanton, Whittier, Westminster and Yorba Linda.

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