Used 2012 BMW 5 Series 528i xDrive Sedan Review
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My first Bimmer
ssi05, Deerfield, IL, 03/01/2012
2012 BMW 5 Series 528i xDrive 4dr Sedan AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
Handling is exceptional, no issues with run flat tires as reviews suggest. The car handles bumps very well and corners like a charm.
Sport mode makes it handle like a true sports sedan.
Even at high speeds (100 mph+), driver feels totally in control of the car.
Technology:
The Navigation software is buggy and hard to work, I prefer to use my phone over car's GPS.
The car is not 100% … keyless.
You would still need to pull the remote out of your pocket each time you need to lock/unlock the car.
The 4 cylinder turbo has a lag and takes some time to get going.
Downshifting from 2nd to 1st gear, drivers can definitely feel the minor thud
One button turns this economy car into a beast!
J Maniac, Syosset, NY, 12/06/2016
2012 BMW 5 Series 528i xDrive 4dr Sedan AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
Real world 32 mpg highway 20 mpg city in economy mode. When turbos are off you cruise at economy mode saving gas with the four cylinders. Steering feels luxury like a Mercedes but car maneuvers quick like a BMW. A real fun ride. Too isolating for the purists, but this car in turbo mode is a beast and there is no other performance sedan that can deliver this fuel economy at this price … point. Wide body, great looks. 17 inches look small on this car, I'll probably get Run flat all season tires on 20s and put winter tires on 17s so I can just throw thwm on when it snows.It looks big and some have mistaken it for a 7, but I think that in this generation the 5 is a superior car. I'll probably get a newer model used when it is time to get rid of this car
528i X Drive at 135,000 Miles
bob in bethany, Washington, DC, 02/24/2021
2012 BMW 5 Series 528i xDrive 4dr Sedan AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
Purchased used with 35,000 miles. The 2.0 Turbo is a big disappointment. Noisy and rough. Very annoying turbo lag. I learned to live with it. Turbo went out at 40,000, covered by extended warranty, but troubling since it would have been a $4,000 repair. Later issues included odd warning lights for active headlight option that came and went. Other issues were failed fuel pump at … night on Rte. 95. That turned into an all night trip to the closest dealer 50 mi. away. $1,400 bill for that. Failed thermostat at 125K which is apparently a big deal - $700. My mechanic told me to watch for oil leaks and sure enough it has a small leak at rear seal and at head gasket.
This is a very comfortable car to drive and the fit and finish is excellent. Mileage averaged 29 MPG in mixed driving. The X Drive worked flawlessly. I probably should have gotten the 6 cyl. engine, but the price was higher and the residual value would be just as bad.
It's time for this one to go before it eats me alive. The value on this car is under $10K at this point and expensive repairs could easily exceed the value.
This vehicle is a $60K joke!
dino29, Smyrna, TN, 08/25/2012
2012 BMW 5 Series 528i xDrive 4dr Sedan AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
The car drives & performs like it should except for two major faults: The start & stop is very rough & passengers quickly notice it.
To shut the vehicle off is a real bummer - Push the off button & the interior stays on - Push it again & cthe vehicle restarts
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Edmunds Summary Review of the 2012 BMW 5 Series 528i xDrive Sedan
Pros & Cons
- Pro:Strong and relatively fuel-efficient turbocharged engines
- Pro:capable handling
- Pro:clean interior design with high-quality materials
- Pro:top safety scores
- Pro:excellent seats
- Pro:plenty of high-tech features.
- Con:Feels bulkier and less sporty than past 5 Series
- Con:smaller trunk than rivals.
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