October II. 2006 Page B6 .P o r tla m l o t se rv e r Æ u f o iR je v ie w A ll W o rk G uaranteed - Free Estim ates PETE-SHAWN & M IKE SUB-CONTRACTOR 2006 BMW 530xi AUTO bv N o Job T oo B ig - N o Job Too S m all Specializing In A ll Types o f Work: Driveway Black Top Roofing • Cement Work • Tuckpointing • Seal Coating K athiffn C arr As hard as it is to push the “cool" factor behind the wheel of a 5-door station wagon, the 53()xi is drenched in “coolness” , esp e­ cially when equipped with the BM W 's sport package. This silky dynam o pulls strongly off-the- line and right through posted highway speeds without break­ ing a sweat! BMW has overcom e the shortages o f a wagon by morphing the exotic shape of the 5-Series into such w ithout emascu­ lating the car’s bold stance and aggressive lines. In the rebirth. BMW upped the ante by adding the their sophisticated xDrive. in­ telligent all-wheel-drive (AW Dl technology to the sleek wagon, which BMW refers to as a "touring model". The xDrive is justifiably famous for its ice-handling ability. Making it even better on the slip­ pery stuff is the Dynamic Stability Control (DSC), which if one wheel brakes autom atically sends the 1601 SE Burnside, Portland, OR 97233 Tel: 503-442-4106 z I t t t l »ARM Stale Farm* Providing Insurance and Financial Services « S '/« » IN IU IA N C I Home Office. Bloomington, Illinois 61710 SPECIFACATIONS: $52,095 MSRP; 3.0L. 24 Valve, 255 h p /6 6 0 0 rpm, 6 cylinder Engine; 6 Speed Automatic Transmission; 19 C ity/28 Hwy MPG. torque to the other. With its low center of gravity, the Sports Wagon would be a superior winter driving choice even over most SLJVs. An­ other unique feature of the 530xi when equipped with the manual gearbox is the vehicle’s ability to resist rolling backward on an in­ cline as the clutch is being released. This is referred to as “Start-Off Assist" and is extremely useful when creeping forward on a hill or moving out of a cramped parallel parking spot! The dynamics of the 530xi give it grace and gusto! The Sports W agon is quite beautiful both inside and out. The lines o f the bodywork are echoed in the interior. The dashboard offers a sleek look and intelli­ gently placed controls that are easy to o p e ra te . T he ¡D rive o n b o a rd c o n tr o ls sy ste m , Bluetooth-enabled wireless tech­ nology. a panoram ic moon roof, ro o m in e ss, p ow er, ab u n d a n t safety features, im pressive cargo capacity and fuel econom y make the 530xi a fantastic alternative to an SUV. Wagon or not. the point of a BMW is not to be driven but to drive! BMW is more than just a status symbol it is a way o f life. O verall, the perform ance, ap ­ peal and the expected quality and craftsmanship from BMW receive two thumbs up on the review scale. This new kid on the block, having been released in June 2006, is way more than "just a w agon” of a "touring sedan", it is a driving experience! Michael E Harper Agent 9045 SW Barbur Blvd, Suite ,09 Portland, OR 97219 503 2213050 Fax 503 227 8757 michael harper cuik@ s,atefarm com 2309 Neals Lane Vancouver, WA 98661 Tues-Fri: 10 to 6 Mon Bryan Walden Phone: 360-695-5577 el O bservador Le» Whitworth C.P.A. tini beMteepintf services .”> 12 I \ I , 33r