By rclimbing on 10/09/08 06:41 AM (PDT)
Vehicle
2008 BMW 5 Series Sedan 535i 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 6M)
Review
I now know why the BMW is now called the "Ultimate Driving Machine". The 535i is the best car I have ever driven. It has a solid feel and the handling is amazing. It sticks like glue while corning. I test drove a bunch of cars - Infiniti, Lexus, and Acura. None of these cars drive like the 5 series. I went with the 5 series despite the fact it costs more, but it's worth every penny!
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By Telloborja on 09/01/08 20:31 PM (PDT)
Vehicle
2008 BMW 5 Series Sedan 535i 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 6M)
Review
After 6 months I have enjoyed this machine plentifully, it drives fun. The most impressive to me is the powerful motor and small details on how it handles the curves.
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By So Cal D. on 08/29/08 09:27 AM (PDT)
Vehicle
2008 BMW 5 Series Sedan 535i 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 6M)
Review
Took ED and drove 600 miles across So. Germany in 3 days. Ably handled everything from tight country roads, windy descents to 100+ mph cruising & stop n go on the Autobahn. Averaged 26+ mpg. Coming from Acura TL, never thought I'd say "Good value" about a BMW, but the performance, ride, sound and handling are so amazingly solid while seating 4, it's difficult to imagine why you'd spend so much more for a little impractical Porsche (compare 0-60), or unpredictable Maserati GT. Great touring, great speedster and terrific looking. Easily translates from mellow to "let's go!" especially at the touch of the "Sport" button. Higher revs, immediate response.
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By gordon on 08/28/08 12:57 PM (PDT)
Vehicle
2008 BMW 5 Series Sedan 535i 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 6M)
Review
After one month of ownership and 2,000 miles, this is clearly a superior automobile. All of my expectation have either been met or exceeded. IDrive is not the most user friendly, but also not difficult to master.
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By Big Tony on 08/20/08 17:52 PM (PDT)
Vehicle
2008 BMW 5 Series Sedan 535i 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 6M)
Review
Want a comfortable car? How about one that can go from a cruise, to a race in seconds? This is the one you want. Why sacrifice comfort, convenience, or practically for pure driving pleasure (like Porsche), when you can have it all? I drove a bunch of Audis, checked out a bunch of Mercs - but man, after having another BMW, you can't change to anything else. Only Germans can make REAL cars. I'm biased, and some people don't really care about the driving experience. But if you do, German cars, and in this class, especially BMW is the only game in town.
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By Lone Ranger on 07/21/08 09:57 AM (PDT)
Vehicle
2008 BMW 5 Series Sedan 535i 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 6M)
Review
I took delivery in June, 2007, but because of an issue with "High Battery Drain When Car Stopped" that they could not fix, they replaced my car in June, 2008, with another identical one. This one has the same problems, and is still at the service department. They cannot figure out the problem. Worst two vehicles I have ever had.
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By hdrag3 on 07/08/08 09:47 AM (PDT)
Vehicle
2008 BMW 5 Series Sedan 535i 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 6M)
Review
We bought an arctic white with tan int. 535i and after only 900 miles we have to say we enjoy this vehicle immensely. The 300hp turbo engine is great although the gas mileage of 12 we get in the city doesn't even come close to the window sticker promise of 17. All other reviews are accurate with the cupholders and weirdness of iDrive. It's not that the iDrive is hard to use, but when coupled with nav, and having to scroll and type, it can get tiresome. But other features, such as a/c controls, and awesome bluetooth -- they just changed the laws here in CA, and it's already saved me a few tickets -- it's really leaps and bounds above the 04 325ci BMW we traded for this one.
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By sfgate on 06/21/08 09:23 AM (PDT)
Vehicle
2008 BMW 5 Series Sedan 535i 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 6M)
Review
I have been considering a 5-series equivalent for 3 years, and the 535i is the most amazing car. The car is luxurious, yet when you drive it, it is like a sports car. The twin turbo accelerates so fast, that it pushes you backwards into the seat. It is so solid compard to my 330ci, and yet is accelerates faster. Cornering is not as nimble as my 3 series, but it's a bigger car. I don't know why people complain about iDrive; it's great. Anybody with any intelligence and who can use microsoft windows can use iDrive. It takes about 15 minutes to figure out, and it basically is a computer in your car without all the clutter. I have a 6spd manual, and I love it. It is smooth and sure. Amazing.
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By losgatosbimmer on 06/20/08 00:55 AM (PDT)
Vehicle
2008 BMW 5 Series Sedan 535i 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 6M)
Review
Extremely fun to drive. Great acceleration and handling. Sports package is a must just for seats - you can configure them the way you want (I feel more comfortable in it, than in $1000+ office chair). The iPod connector is great (even for ~$400). I use it every day, forgot about radio and CD existence. Bluetooth easy to use and very good. Nav controlled by iDrive is the only dark spot in this review, I consider this feature serious mis-design - it's not usable period.
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By me on 04/29/08 19:50 PM (PDT)
Vehicle
2008 BMW 5 Series Sedan 535i 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 6M)
Review
Just got the 535i with premium, sport, premium audio, hd radio, ipod, satellite. The car is really fun to drive, the handling is incredible. I like the iDrive, it adds a little mystery and class to the car. But I received the car with a non function sos system. I have to return to dealer and have it fixed. I hope this the only thing that goes wrong
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