Used 2010 BMW 5 Series 535i xDrive 4dr Sedan AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 6M) Consumer Reviews
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Engine Misfire Light
John, 01/13/2010
BMW 5 Series 535i xDrive 4dr Sedan AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 6M)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
I have owned this vehicle since August of 2009 and during the first 2000 miles the engine misfire light went on and the manual instructed to immediately go to a service center before damage to the catalytic converter occurs. I was told that it was not a problem and that the light just needed to be reset. Then at 4200 miles it went on again and the engine reduced the power so that the car would barely start. It is now back in the shop for repairs. When this car performs it is perfect. However, I am sincerely disappointed with the reliability of this car. Let's face it, being able to rely on a car to take you where you need to go is the only really necessary feature.
Always can be better
knot1711, 09/07/2010
BMW 5 Series 535i xDrive 4dr Sedan AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 6M)
6 of 7 people found this review helpful
Great road/touring car! Have owned a total of five BMW's. Almost as fun as our Porsche! Pretty good in the snow. Turbo makes driving real fun! No reliability problems after a year.
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Great engine! Will drive ‘til the wheels fall off
Douglas Suddarth, Springfield, MO, 08/01/2018
updated 08/03/2022
BMW 5 Series 535i xDrive 4dr Sedan AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 6M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Update August 2022: Great car, right up until the end. After enjoying my 2010 535xi for a decade+, and over 155,000 miles, I donated her to a charity. I did so because the water pump went out, so with cost to repair plus address a couple of deferred maintenance items, fixing it right cost significantly more than the car’s value. The car handled well all along; power train remained excellent; interior wore well, I still enjoyed tossing it around canyon roads. It remained a delight to drive (light, agile, responsive). I miss it. Given its sturdiness and strong safety features I recommend this 5-series batch as a good first car for a new driver. There are many still on the road, so find a well-maintained one and go! ***** Update January 2020: Still bullet-proof! Basic maintenance, plus recommended engine cleaning make all the difference. This car is still a joy to toss around in CA canyon roads, is a smooth cruise at highway speeds and a great daily driver. **** Original**** This is a great all-around car with a fantastic power train; I love it as my daily driver. Post-warranty maintenance and repair is expensive, though if maintained well the car continues to excel. DO watch the service team carefully and ask questions to understand recommendations completely so you don’t overspend.
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3 engine breakdowns already
2010lemon, Watertown, CT, 05/04/2011
BMW 5 Series 535i xDrive 4dr Sedan AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 6M)
11 of 18 people found this review helpful
Fuel pump replaced twice. Once before recall, once after. Car lost power in two life threatening situations with children in car. Most recent engine issue has put me in a compact rental car for two weeks.... while car continues to confuse technicians.
Best Car I have ever driven
Brinker, 08/12/2009
BMW 5 Series 535i xDrive 4dr Sedan AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 6M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Sitting in the drivers seat in the dealers lot was enough to convince me that this was a great car. However, since the car was for my wife, I felt she should take it for a spin. She did and we bought it. My first chance to drive it was last weekend and I must say it is the best car I have ever driven. Between my wife and myself we have owned 25 to 30 vehicles over the years. Sport Cars, SUV, Luxury, Compacts, New and Used Vehicles, to quote my wife "I don't think I will ever be happy driving anything else". Turbo System is Awesome!!