By geomed on 04/30/12 22:49 PM (PDT)
Vehicle
2011 BMW 5 Series 535i xDrive 4dr Sedan AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 8A)
Review
This is our 7th BMW over a 28 year time span.
It is our LAST BMW.
The car shifts very poorly from a rolling stop and just poorly from a dead stop. When I contacted BMW of NA they were very defensive and did NOTHING.
This car was over $ 60,000.00 and should shift without hesitation. Let the Buyer Beware this is a car I would not buy again and it is the last car I will buy from BMW.
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1 of 1 people found this review helpful
By fpk1952 on 04/20/12 19:33 PM (PDT)
Vehicle
2011 BMW 5 Series 535i xDrive 4dr Sedan AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 8A)
Review
I have owned many 5 series, this new model is way ahead of anything I tested, Audi A6, Mercedes Benz, Lexus, it handles and drives better than all sedans I tested, I was seriously considering an Audi but after driving the Audi, Lexus, Mercedes there was no doubt that the new 535 M is a far better car in all respects and more fun to drive than the others. you can set the car on Eco mode on the hwy and get 34 mpg at 80 miles an hour, quite good for this size car, the the comfort seats are by far the most comfortable and it has a superb sound system. This car has excellent features and the Idrive is much improved and easier to use as is the Navigation system.
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5 of 5 people found this review helpful
By teerific on 02/20/12 21:04 PM (PST)
Vehicle
2011 BMW 5 Series 535i xDrive 4dr Sedan AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 8A)
Review
Run-flat tires installed on BMW's 2011 5-series vehicles are less than optimal - creating a high level of concern for consumer safety.
I purchased my brand new BMW on September 1, 2011.
On October 3, 2011, I returned to the dealership for installation of wheel locks.
The service tech identified a bubble in the wall of the front passenger tire.
I replaced the damaged tire at the cost of $550+ dollars (including labor).
During a more recent, unrelated service appointment, (February, 2012), bubbles were identified in both front tires.
This would account for the second replacement of the front passenger tire within 4 months and my vehicle has less than 6,000 miles.
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By jason60051 on 12/30/11 11:32 AM (PST)
Vehicle
2011 BMW 5 Series 535i 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 6M)
Review
This is my first BMW and I am very impressed with the vehicle overall. I researched vehicles in the luxury midsize class and always came back to the BMW 5 series. Found a dealer with a brand new leftover 2011 and was able to negotiate almost $14k off sticker. Reading some of the reviews about the automatic transmission made me decide to go with the manual and I haven't looked back. The slick short throws make the driving experience top notch.
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7 of 7 people found this review helpful
By blunt1 on 09/14/11 07:55 AM (PDT)
Vehicle
2011 BMW 5 Series 550i 4dr Sedan (4.4L 8cyl Turbo 6M)
Review
While my salesman was one of the most knowledgeable salesman I have ever encountered, I was reassured that this very expensive investment would receive any service and support it needed.
I drove the car off of the lot with a warning message regarding the electrical system.
Two trips back to the dealer I finally get a new battery.
Second trip back I explained that the road noise and pulling to the right was excessive.
Their response was, "well its just the sports suspension", and nothing we can do.
Third trip was concern about a quart of oil added every 7,000 miles.
Nothing they can do.
Now I need $2200 in tires, and the car leaks.
No support for this lemon of a car.
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9 of 9 people found this review helpful
By noles01 on 09/07/11 10:06 AM (PDT)
Vehicle
2011 BMW 5 Series 528i 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 8A)
Review
This is my third BMW 5 Series and I'm afraid it's my last...... The transmission hestitation at low speeds is absolutely maddening. It's much worse than any turbo lag. I wish i still had my 2008 528i. I've taken it to the dealer three times and was told "it's just the nature of the beast and there is nothing we can do". Sure wish I would have read about the conerns posted here before I leased this car for 36 months. Four months and four thousand miles of misery. Doubt I can last. My new Bimmer is a Bummer. Any ideas?
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4 of 4 people found this review helpful
By rlandrews on 08/14/11 17:18 PM (PDT)
Vehicle
2011 BMW 5 Series 550i 4dr Sedan (4.4L 8cyl Turbo 6M)
Review
i bought a 550i with 6-speed and sport package.
The engine is terrific.
My last two cars have been Corvettes, and this car does not leave me wanting for more power.
The torque is massive.
I wish the suspension were a little more firm, and I question whether I should have ordered the Dynamic Handling Package on the car in addition to the sport package.
Overall, a great car and much more car for the money than the Corvettes I have been driving.
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By 550ixfan1 on 07/19/11 16:16 PM (PDT)
Vehicle
2011 BMW 5 Series 550i xDrive 4dr Sedan AWD (4.4L 8cyl Turbo 8A)
Review
THE BEST EXPERIENCE IN MY LIFE AS DRIVER, after a series of approximately 20 owned cars ( some 10 BMWs ), and several rented, leased and borrowed during 45 years.
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By bell10 on 06/30/11 19:34 PM (PDT)
Vehicle
2011 BMW 5 Series 550i 4dr Sedan (4.4L 8cyl Turbo 6M)
Review
I have owned this car for a year and find it very average.
The steering is terrible and the transmission gear selection is also terrible.
The rest is borderline average.
It demonstrates very little value for the money. Its much to heavy.
Its far from the ultimate driving machine.
Not much fun to drive.
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By citroen3 on 06/29/11 12:27 PM (PDT)
Vehicle
2011 BMW 5 Series 550i xDrive 4dr Sedan AWD (4.4L 8cyl Turbo 8A)
Review
I bought a 2011 550i Xdrive in late 2010, within the last six weeks I have had;
4 runflat tires (on 19inch wheels) go bust over fairly minor pot holes. they were 4 unrelated incidents. Cost to replace, just shy of $2000.
Last week my car with about 10,500 miles on the clock, broke down on the highway, message 'transmission malfunction'. One tow and 5 days, later I got it back with the rear differential replaced.
One day after I got it back from the local BMW dealer, new warning '4 by 4 chassis stabilisation malfunction contact your BMW dealer , do not brake hard'
Given that this fully loaded, nearly $70,000 car is completely unreliabe, I am seriouly thinking of getting rid of it.
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