Advantages: Stylish, Easy to use, a name you can trust.
Disadvantages: None as yet.

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Advantages: Quality, Performance, RGB pass-thru, VFM
Disadvantages: no CDR playback, layer-change feels slighty slow

...I own the Sony DVP-536D model, the same as the 535 but with the silver finish, and it looks very smart indeed. The first player I bought had a faulty Scart output, but this was immediately replaced and I've had this second one for 5 months now and it has performed faultlessly. Picture + Sound quality is excellent, I have it connected to my TV via RGB Scart. The back panel has all the connections I require, with 2 scart sockets. A great benefit I like is that it has RGB pass-thru, so as my TV only has 1 RGB enabled Scart socket, I connect my OnDigital Box to the 2nd Scart socket on the Sony. Build quality is superb, what I would expect from a Sony. It plays every single DVD I have (over 100) and I've not noticed any problems with any of them. I use it as a CD-player also, and am very pleased with the sound quality, though I... Read review

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Advantages: Looks, power, build quality, comfort, great toys!
Disadvantages: Price, servicing costs

...for the E61. I really wish I had the 535d version, but that is not to say that the 525d is lacking. For the difference in price between the 525d and 535d, it is a no-brainer. The 2.5ltr engine is certainly no poor relation to the 3ltr versions. On the road, this car handles incredibly well, be it fully loaded or just you at the helm. The touring versions come with self levelling rear air suspension, making road holding even better than the saloon. Watch out for that front spoiler though. It is a bit low for some kerbs in car parks and can lead to tense moments behind the wheel when approaching large speed bumps. Maintenance costs are what they are. As with all German cars, shop around the dealers for a service price - it varies widely. Parts are not too expensive (bits are mostly made by Bosch!) but BMW labour rates are laughable... Read review

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