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Awesome all around sports sedan
jamesg, 01/18/2011
2011 BMW 5 Series 550i 4dr Sedan (4.4L 8cyl Turbo 6M)
13 of 13 people found this review helpful
This is my 3rd v8 5 series. while less sporty than the e39 model, this model more than offsets the reduce road feel with smooth performance. the engine and sport auto transmission work great together - acceleration is effortless at any speed. the dynamic suspension is very good and there is a visible difference between the settings. significantly more luxurious than prior models. the idrive is much more responsive and synchs up quickly when starting the car. emailing directions to the navi saves a lot of time too. still getting used to the active cruise control, but appreciate the collision detection feature. overall a great ride for both driver and passengers.
BMW Board of Executives!
P. Peterson, 07/07/2017
2011 BMW 5 Series 550i 4dr Sedan (4.4L 8cyl Turbo 6M)
25 of 27 people found this review helpful
BMW would have the perfect car if they got smart enough to outsource all of their electronics to the Japanese!!!! Every problem besides the run flats seems to be something electrical...Hands down, engine, transmission and suspension, the best car ever made....until you get all of the latest recalls! BMW, please stick to what you know! Stop trying to keep up with everyone else and go back to the basics, you guys made exceptional cars with exceptional motors, that didn't need any turbos, but still the meanest and best handling sedans on the road....I'm sure y'all know that! So please get the old band back together and make the kind of music that used to make everyone dance!!!! I'm sure you guys see all of the complaints and recalls....So send those Mercedes engineering cats back to Mercedes and get back to basics!!!! Your cars are way too appealing to have those many issues!!! And I loved my E39 2003 540i Msport....With no turbo! Still kick ass!!! I know all of the luxury features going into these cars has to be killing you guys...Go back to making the ultimate driving machine!!! Key word DRIVING!!!!! Somewhere between 2004 and 2010 the design team didn't bring it...now they are!!! But now your reliability is at stake!!! You guys must be shaking your heads! Yeah the cars look better but you cant have reliability issues! Get back to what you've always known.....great look, best engines, suspensions and transmissions= THE ULTIMATE DRIVING MACHINE!!!!!
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BUYER BEWARE!!!
Disappointed, 07/04/2016
2011 BMW 5 Series 550i xDrive 4dr Sedan AWD (4.4L 8cyl Turbo 8A)
31 of 34 people found this review helpful
Purchased my 550xi 8 months ago. Thinking I bought a newer reliable car. I Love Bimmers and don't wanna drive anything else but this car is a PIECE OF CRAP!!! 2 months after buying it the turbos went and the car engine started smoking. Car had extended warranty and dealer took care of the problem and also replaced the water pump and timing chain. They had it for a month. Read up on the internet from different owners that this is a Major problem. Now 5 months later the new set of problems is happening. Sitting in the middle of traffic the car starts sputtering and shaking then finally shuts off. All kinds of Drivetrain Malfunction, fuel sensor warnings start going off on the dash. Called the dealer and they took care of the problem. Said it needed to be reprogrammed. A week and 1/2 later "Same Problem". Dealer said bring it back (reprogram issue) all takin care of for free. Picked it up and 30 minutes later the SAME PROBLEM! Now dealer has my car for 5 days. Doing more reading up on this and this is another Major problem with this car. The engines in these cars and every other car it was used in were faulty. Finding that once car is outta warranty this could cost up to $6000 a pop for these problems. Plus occasionally the oil indicator comes on saying it was low. Another problem with this car. Now i see why this car was "discontinued". Dealer service reps have been Great but I have a lemon and you will to if you buy this car. Please Beware of this cars engine 2010-2012 &13. For someone who has only owned Bimmers this is sad that they put this product on the market in their name.
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Owned for 6 years
JKC, 09/09/2017
2011 BMW 5 Series 535i 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 6M)
9 of 9 people found this review helpful
Have had the 535 Sport package for 6 years/70,000 miles so far. Still like new with not a squeak or a rattle - a traditional solid built tank. All materials still like new and no problems. Previously replaced cars every 3 or 4 years, but now I find little logic in doing so since it is still like a new car, and maintenance has basically been just oil changes and brakes have been lasting a long time. Can't believe the blue book value for the car is incredibly low now. I have a deposit for a Tesla Model 3, but I can probably hold onto this car for another 10 years and be better off, so may not get the Tesla. I'm still not bored of it, and still all original, except for replacing the run-flat tires with regular Continental tires that have provided a surreal quality experience.
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2011 BMW 535i engine goes at 84,000 miles
Debra Logan, 06/27/2017
2011 BMW 5 Series 535i 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 6M)
32 of 36 people found this review helpful
I purchased my 2011 BMW 535i new from the dealer with only 495 miles. Service has always been timely and performed only by BMW dealer. Recently the car started making a rattling noise intermittently when accelerating and decelerating so I took the car into the dealer. I was informed that the engine had metal in it and needed to be replaced at a cost of $31,000. BMW is refusing to replace the engine and is only willing to cover 20% of the cost. Metal in the engine is not something that I could have caused. The engine is either defected, or the service that I thought was being performed on my car for the last 6 years has not been performed by the dealer, or if done perhaps incorrectly. I'll never buy another BMW after this experience. BMW obviously does not stand behind its produce. So much for the "ultimate driving machine".
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