Used 2009 BMW 5 Series 528i 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 6M) Consumer Reviews
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P. Rihani, Fullerton, CA, 01/14/2019
BMW 5 Series 528i 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
9 of 9 people found this review helpful
This car is probably one of the best cars I have ever owned/driven. It’s reliable, it’s sporty, it’s up to date, and it’s great on gas! It probably gets me 24-27 mpg if not more. The car is super strong, and I am so thankful for that. I just hit a semi truck on the freeway and the only thing that was damaged was the fender and just heavy scratches on the door. The car is great. From my experience with cars, the worst thing to buy is a BMW with a turbo engine, like the 535i. They’re unreliable and cost a lot to repair. The 528i on the other hand is very well built. The only thing about the 2009 that gets me is the iDrive system, which was updated in 2010. The version is outdated. Also, the climate controls are a bit complicated as well, but they’re kind of fancy at the same time. I do recommend this car to anyone who is looking to buy a used car that is as modern as a 2018. Great choice! Great on gas! Very economical!!
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Joel corprew, Costa Mesa, CA, 09/08/2019
BMW 5 Series 528i 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
So when I first purchased the car I primarily had it for a daily vehicle only and I will say this. The transmission needs to be updated (per mechanics) so I can’t drive it as you normally would (I have driven the car only 25% throttle and under 3k RPM). Car had 98k on it so I knew some issues would occur but nothing major typical oil changes, A/C change, brakes and tires. I drive local streets anyways so I don’t need full power per say but I do get on highways for work. The car drives like a big boat haha but a comfortable one at that. BMW is known for their reliability and as this is my first I will say it sort of is. Look I will give a more detailed upon my first new bmw (if I ever buy one in my life) but this 528i has been better than what I expected. It’s sitting at 125k right now I average 15mpg mixed and I’m happy. The sound system stock is below avg I would say but I am comparing to a 2014 Lexus is350 with the mark Levinson surround sound (which I feel is the best system I’ve ever had the pleasure of experiencing) yes the maintenance on bmw is pricey and for good reason all the electrical parts, the overseas for parts, and the rarity since they discontinue parts as soon as the new gens come into play so you gotta pick your poison. I knew what I was getting into price wise but I didn’t know this car would be more than what I expected driving and owning and it’s been great for what I am using it for. This is my grocery getter, work hauler, and weekend car all in one for a used bmw w/ issues that’s still running like a champ. The I6 are legendary and reliable for good reason.
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Gary Pearson, Adelanto, CA, 01/18/2018
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BMW 5 Series 528i 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Previous post was incorrect the BMW just needed a new battery and had symptoms and said failed transmission which was just the battery doing it.
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Lance, Atlanta, GA, 12/09/2018
BMW 5 Series 528i 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
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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SDM, 02/27/2009
BMW 5 Series 528i 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I am spoiled to BMWs. Each one seems to get better. My '09 528i is very solid. I had an '06 530i which got great mileage and I'm hoping this car will get better as I get more miles on it. The shifting is silky smooth and build quality is good. The improvements in the idrive are notable - pushbuttons for CD, Radio, Telephone, etc. It's a little pricey but it's worth a little more if you're enthusiastic about what you drive.