Used 2012 BMW 5 Series 550i xDrive 4dr Sedan AWD (4.4L 8cyl Turbo 8A) Consumer Reviews
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I got a bad deal on my 2012 550i xDrive
Wael Ibrahim, Englewood, CO, 08/20/2017
BMW 5 Series 550i xDrive 4dr Sedan AWD (4.4L 8cyl Turbo 8A)
28 of 28 people found this review helpful
Purchased the car from BMW Schomp, Highlands Ranch, Colorado on 8/25/2012 (NEW). In Nov 2012 (1,985 miles), replaced a faulty passenger seat memory chip. In Dec 2013 (8,014 miles), recharged battery due to excessive battery discharge. In Jan 2014 (8,214 miles), replaced battery with 92-amp battery due to repeated battery excessive discharge (which Schomp mechanics kept defending the old battery and the reasons for the excessive discharge). In Sep 2015 (19,381 miles), fixed faulty trunk light, replaced fuel delivery line, VAC pump, injectors. In Nov 2015 (21,549 miles), replaced passenger seat sensor/detector. In Jan 2016 (22,393 miles), replaced old battery with a bigger one (105-amp battery) due to repeated battery excessive discharge. In 2017 switched from Schomp's shop to "BMW of Denver Downtown" shop. In May 2017 (35,546 miles), experienced "Drive Train Malfunction" and replaced failed low pressure sensor. In Aug 2017 (37,096 miles) experienced repeated "Drive Train Malfunction" and replaced failed low pressure fuel pump. Also, experienced repeated "passenger seat sensor/detector" failure which "BMW of Denver Downtown" refused to fix under warranty. I had to pay for all 2017 problems since the car was out of warranty, which costed a lot.
Run Flat Tires will Fail
ptfive, Shakopee, MN, 03/11/2014
BMW 5 Series 550i xDrive 4dr Sedan AWD (4.4L 8cyl Turbo 8A)
14 of 16 people found this review helpful
2012 BMW 550, low miles but already 5 run flat tires have failed on me. Sidewalls splitting - effectively destroying tire. The left front tire has been replaced THREE times. Unfortunately BMW does not stock these tires, so when it falls apart your car will be in shop 5-7 days while they order new tire. Motorwerks in Minneapolis does not have any loaner cars when this happens, so consider your BMW a $70,000 bus pass. YOU WILL BE TAKING THE BUS A LOT. Not a fan of run flats - what are you supposed to do when the sidewall splits and you are 1000 miles from home in the middle-of-nowhere? . Give me a spare BMW!!!
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BMW = Buy More Warranty
JM, West Jordan, UT, 03/28/2018
BMW 5 Series 550i xDrive 4dr Sedan AWD (4.4L 8cyl Turbo 8A)
8 of 9 people found this review helpful
Be prepared to LOSE A LOT on resale. Purchase (used) $48K turn in value $12K (Car appraised prior to appearance of engine problems)Owned 4 yrs with a loss in value of $9K a year. Bought 2 yrs old 12K miles, turn in at 70K, 4 years later. Only 15K miles a year. NOT driven hard or fast. AT 70 K needed Full engine over haul. Warranty paid over $12K to fix also needed a new axle, and, incidentally, just after purchase at only 13K miles needed over $3K of warranty work. SO GLAD I BOUGHT THE EXTENDED WARRANTY. In all fairness, Local BMW dealer and service advisers were GREAT; only the Vehicle SUCKED. I will NEVER buy another "BUMMER"
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550i xdrive a ride sure to thrill
Michael Skolnick, Staten Island, NY, 05/24/2018
BMW 5 Series 550i xDrive 4dr Sedan AWD (4.4L 8cyl Turbo 8A)
7 of 8 people found this review helpful
If looking for a cross of luxury & performance this is it. 4.4 v8 twin turbos gives this car surreal acceleration & is amazing considering the curb weight. This vehicle can not only blur you down the road, but can handle anything Mother Nature throws at it. Car is incredible stable in snow / rain or any inclement weather. Truly piece of mind when venturing out into NY streets with confidence. Yet, also can be a sheer brute when need be. Maintenance can be costly, you get what you pay for.
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6 year owner review
AG, Hicksville, OH, 08/13/2018
BMW 5 Series 550i xDrive 4dr Sedan AWD (4.4L 8cyl Turbo 8A)
4 of 6 people found this review helpful
Very expensive to repair and maintain.
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