Used 2009 BMW 5 Series Consumer Reviews
Born to Run
Just turned in my leased '07 530xi for an '09 535i. Almost cried, as the '07 was simply an exceptional car. If it weren't for the very high buyout, I would have purchased the car. Found a new 535i with sport pkg, nav, cold weather, etc for an absolute steal. The changes from '07 are wonderful, better leather, the sport seats are thrones and they seemed to have fixed the noisy moonroof issue. Not that the '07 was underpowered, but the '09 just flies. 80 comes up quickly and its really hard to obey the owner's manual to keep it under 100 during breakin. Car is very quiet, even with the sport package and the ride is as supple (if not more) than the 530xi (non-sport). Hope to keep this car.
Stereo is NOT good
I didn't get the high end stereo package and it has really minimized my affection for the car. At 60k this stereo sounds similar to a much less expensive car. Shame on you BMW!
- 528i xDrive SedanMSRP: $6,995380 mi away
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POS
Do not buy a BMW period. It has been an absolute nightmare. I'm a hard working family man hoping to buy a safe sporty nice car for my wife and kids. Had 88,000 miles when I bought 2 wks in replaced coil packs. Then low oil level sensor then air conditioner went out, then battery then starter. Then transmission would not go in reverse then intake gasket went bad then 3 window motors quit working then transmission went out and I still owe 7,000 on it. Wish I could meet engineers in a parking lot and physically show them what I think of their cars. DO NOT BUY.
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Wow, Great Car!!!!
Well it's been 4 years since I've owned a Beemer (02' 330i Conv. Sports), have been in a 05' Mercedes CLK500 and 97'Porsche 911 Conv. It's great to own a Beemer again, don't think I'll ever go back to a Merc (quality was sub par although engine and power were amazing). Been driving my 535I sports package for the last couple of weeks and am extremely impressed, I was worried that I would miss the power of my CLK500 but have been satisfied with my 535I twin turbo engine. Interior with black bamboo is fantastic, this is the most comfortable car I have ever been in, more than enough space and the contour seats are great. Overall handling is superb and the drive is smooth. Cabin is extremely quite.
Owner
It is as good as it gets. I like it.