Used 2011 BMW 5 Series Sedan Consumer Reviews
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BMW Run-Flat Tires, Less Than Optimal
teerific, 02/21/2012
2011 BMW 5 Series 535i xDrive 4dr Sedan AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 8A)
45 of 53 people found this review helpful
Run-flat tires installed on BMW's 2011 5-series vehicles are less than optimal - creating a high level of concern for consumer safety. I purchased my brand new BMW on September 1, 2011. On October 3, 2011, I returned to the dealership for installation of wheel locks. The service tech identified a bubble in the wall of the front passenger tire. I replaced the damaged tire at the cost of $550+ dollars (including labor). During a more recent, unrelated service appointment, (February, 2012), bubbles were identified in both front tires. This would account for the second replacement of the front passenger tire within 4 months and my vehicle has less than 6,000 miles.
Stop hesistating
Moe, 02/07/2019
2011 BMW 5 Series 550i xDrive 4dr Sedan AWD (4.4L 8cyl Turbo 8A)
12 of 13 people found this review helpful
Look Amma keep this simple I have almost 80k miles on my 550xi 2011 and I probably spent less money Maintenance on it than my Ford Fusion 2013. If you keep doing research you won’t end up buying the car that simple just make sure it has a good service history and clean title and take it cause I freakin love mine.
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Hesitation Problems driving me crazy!
wonmarco, 02/05/2011
2011 BMW 5 Series 528i 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 8A)
30 of 35 people found this review helpful
I would think twice about purchasing this vehicle. I have had a big problem with surging and hesitation at low speeds. The dealer has insisted that it is normal with the adaptive transmission, but I can assure you it is not normal! (Google BMW F10 transmission problems and you will see the problem is widespread). The sad thing is that I really love the rest of the car, but after spending $50,000+, I don't think I should be dealing with this. It really takes the pleasure out of owning the car.
Poor Tires equipped for the 5 series
jackz1, 09/22/2014
2011 BMW 5 Series 550i xDrive 4dr Sedan AWD (4.4L 8cyl Turbo 8A)
7 of 7 people found this review helpful
I'm a BMW fan and had several BMW cars bought or leased from BMW dealers before this 550I leased in Sept 2011 from Nick Alexander Imports in LA. No problem with BMW cars before this 550I which we had replaced 3 run flat tires within 7 months of lease with the same problem-internal cuts on tires. This is really unusual as I never had this tire issue with other BMW cars before. I filed a complaint with the dealer from which I leased the car but was told driver was responsible for tires.
Transmission Problems
noles01, 09/07/2011
2011 BMW 5 Series 528i 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 8A)
29 of 34 people found this review helpful
This is my third BMW 5 Series and I'm afraid it's my last...... The transmission hestitation at low speeds is absolutely maddening. It's much worse than any turbo lag. I wish i still had my 2008 528i. I've taken it to the dealer three times and was told "it's just the nature of the beast and there is nothing we can do". Sure wish I would have read about the conerns posted here before I leased this car for 36 months. Four months and four thousand miles of misery. Doubt I can last. My new Bimmer is a Bummer. Any ideas?