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Tires, Tires and More Tires
sleepy8, 03/21/2011
2011 BMW 5 Series 550i xDrive 4dr Sedan AWD (4.4L 8cyl Turbo 8A)
10 of 12 people found this review helpful
This was the car I thought I always wanted-500xi with Msport package--what a mistake. This car can not handle a single small road defects without the Goodyear LS2 run flats getting a bubble in the sidewall. I have less than 2500miles and have gone through four tire and two rims. This all wheel drive car was not properly tested to handle the roads in the USA. It could do well on the autobahn, but not here. It should not have been marketed with 19 inch wheels and fragile sidewall run flats--what a mistake! Look elsewhere if you want a car that you can actually drive vs on that just looks good in the driveway.
The Ultimate Driving Machine
M Gorby, 02/09/2019
2011 BMW 5 Series 550i xDrive 4dr Sedan AWD (4.4L 8cyl Turbo 8A)
7 of 8 people found this review helpful
Very fun car to drive. Acceleration, handling and braking make for some good adrenaline rushes. The car has been very reliable except it uses about a quart of oil every 3000-5000 miles. Xdrive allows the car drive like a tank in snowy conditions.
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Great looking HORRIBLE reliability! N63 engine
Fred, 02/23/2018
updated 02/24/2020
2011 BMW 5 Series 550i xDrive 4dr Sedan AWD (4.4L 8cyl Turbo 8A)
7 of 8 people found this review helpful
This car is absolutely fantastic in execution. The majestic styling, terrific handling, and fantastic materials. Otherwise it's a reliability nightmare. Everything that can go wrong with this car can and has. The V8 engine has tremendous power but has nightmarish reliability woes ie; timing chain issues, valve stem seals, pcv issues, burning a quart of oil every 500 miles...etc. Steer clear of this cat, I wish I had. Oh yeah, HORRIBLE fuel economy.
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Lots of Smiles - M Sport Package
chasman9, 04/07/2011
2011 BMW 5 Series 535i 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 6M)
9 of 11 people found this review helpful
Car is very fast (have no idea why anyone would want the V8). Had a 2009 535i before this and it is every bit as quick. Handling is excellent, but as reviewers have stated, steering gives your less feel of the road. 19" rims are nice, but now no spare. Cup holders with 6-Spd Manual are a joke. Totally non-functional and cups (any size) interfere with shifting and IDrive. German engineering at it's worst. Gray Traffic Info screen is very hard to read. Look, inside and out is terrific (really like interior lighting at night). Also, and this is new, the sound this car makes under hard acceleration is shear music. Wow. Zero problems so far at 2500 miles. It's a keeper.
Best BMW I've owned 550i M-Sport 2011
727jbh, 01/18/2011
2011 BMW 5 Series 550i 4dr Sedan (4.4L 8cyl Turbo 6M)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
I've owned a 2000 740i, 2004 745Li and a 2007 750Li and this 2011 550i is hands down better than any of those 7's. The ride, power, options and comfort are all perfect. The Nappa leather comfort seats are amazing and all the controls are perfectly positioned. The engine and transmission are smooth and powerful. I've installed the Dinan software upgrade and get 495 hp and 573 torque and the car is a rocket in Sport +. This car is worth every penny and the fit and finish of all the materials are top notch. You will not be disappointed in this car.