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Fatal Flaw in Windshield and Mileage
semitame, 02/24/2013
2013 BMW 5 Series 550i xDrive 4dr Sedan AWD (4.4L 8cyl Turbo 8A)
24 of 25 people found this review helpful
I have had several BMW's from the M3C to the X5M. The 550ix with sport line package satisfies my need for a nice looking, powerful 4-dr sedan that is less challenging to drive than an M series. There are two fatal flaws for me. 1. Windshield area and angle makes it impossible to get out of too much direct sun. Even with cooling seats and the a/c running, it can be quite uncomfortable in summer. 2. After 5,000 miles, still getting only 14 mpg. Have had problems with variable comfort settings (comfort, normal, sport and sport plus) and battery not holding a charge. The battery issue came up with X5M as well. Ridiculous placement of what is supposed to be an ashtray.
Awesome Car!
beachbum20, 02/16/2015
2013 BMW 5 Series 528i 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
38 of 41 people found this review helpful
Ive had my 2013 BMW 528i for a little over a year and I love it - best car I've owned. Ive driven sports cars and luxury sedans and for me this is a great hybrid of fun to drive and creature comfort. The 4-cyl engine is plenty powerful for city and highway driving and the fuel economy is surprisingly good. Its a very comfortable car for daily driving and easily accommodates four adults. The interior is quiet, comfortable, luxurious, and attractive. The handling is excellent. I purchased it from a BMW dealer as a CPO vehicle and I havent had any reliability issues. Overall, the 528i is an excellent car with a great balance of luxury, comfort, sportiness, and fuel economy
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5 1/2 years, almost 80k miles
jim9757, 05/10/2013
updated 05/16/2018
2013 BMW 5 Series 535i 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 6M)
17 of 18 people found this review helpful
I am very happy with this car. I've only had two maintenance issues - needing to "retrue" the rims and replacing tie rod assemblies because they had seized and they couldn't align the car. Both probably due to years of Houston potholes . The car is a dream to drive and I still get over 30 mpg on the highway. I did go to Bridgestone driveguard tires on the third set at 60k miles and they have softened the ride. I think it is an improvement.
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six month review
blus535i, 06/09/2013
2013 BMW 5 Series 535i 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 6M)
23 of 26 people found this review helpful
I have owned my 535i for six months and love the car. I have had no issues at all with it and have already put 8,500 miles on the car. I average 27-28 mpg combined and have gotten 35-36 mpg on the highway doing 70mph. I have gotten a lot of compliments on the car it is Deep Sea Blue with Gray interior and W-spoke wheels. My car had a special production run with these wheels and I love these wheels. My only complaint's no spare tire and the cup holder on the manual is useless. I don't plan on putting run flats back on the car too expensive for the staggered wheels. The car is fast, smooth and quiet.
THE FLEXIBLE/UNIVERSAL JOINT SEIZURE
J. Lou, 08/11/2018
2013 BMW 5 Series 550i xDrive 4dr Sedan AWD (4.4L 8cyl Turbo 8A)
11 of 13 people found this review helpful
While driving less than 30mph, My 2013 BMW 550i xDrive, Sedan, experienced the following CATASTROPHIC FAILURES: The front driveshaft broke and ruptured a hole in the engine's upper oil pan. The flexible joint or universal joint seized and broke the front part of the front driveshaft. Then the vehicle had metal in the engine oil and that has damaged the engine and the turbochargers. These failures are manufacturing defects (rusted flexible joint) because the car was never in an accident, there is no puncture damage to the undercarriage and the car has been to all its scheduled maintenance at the dealership. My BMW purchased brand new, just completed its 100K maintenance review on July 11, 2018 – and no significant rusting was notice or in need of repair for the Flexible Joint. The vehicle is going to need a new engine, new turbochargers, and a new front driveshaft. The repair estimates are: $15000.00
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First impressions - 500 miles driven - wonderful so far
jim9757, 02/06/2013
2013 BMW 5 Series 535i 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 6M)
10 of 12 people found this review helpful
Was looking for a smooth highway ride with nice handling. This car came closer to my desires than Lexus, MB and Audi. Very quiet and handles well on winding roads. Soaks up road imperfections. Will come back later with updates. Edmunds projected price was right on target. Everyone comments on how quiet it is inside and how well laid out the interior is. Back seat is more roomy than I expected.
Piece of cheap junk
lns, 08/29/2016
updated 03/07/2018
2013 BMW 5 Series 528i xDrive 4dr Sedan AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
29 of 38 people found this review helpful
I bought a 2013 CPO 528XI and I also got the 100K warranty. Lucky I did. The first thing I noticed was the door panels and console covering coloring coming off. The tan interior on the door panels and console was turning. At first I thought it was dirt. But when I started “cleaning” it I realized it was actually the tan coloring coming off. Brake rotors have to be replaced every 25,000 of highway driving. Next BMW had to replace the transaxle. Then the turbo charger and all lines had to be replaced. It uses a quart of oil every 6,000 miles. BMW says that is normal. After turbo replaced, my gas mileage has gone down by 4 MPG. I’m 66 years of age and I have had many cars in my life time. But in all honestly, I can actually say this is the worse car I have ever owned. And I have owned, everything from Mercedes to VWs to Corvettes to Chevy trucks. The car is made of cheap materials. Finallly sold the piece of junk BMW and bought a Mercedes E Class. Very happy. What a difference. Love the Mercedes.
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Really disappointing experience
Tom, 11/11/2017
2013 BMW 5 Series 528i 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
9 of 11 people found this review helpful
This is my fourth BMW. I had good experience with older BMWs. This car's auto start/stop function is abrupt. The entertainment system is highly unreliable. After a few month's use, the USB port to Ipod failed to function. Then the email to car system failed to receive messages sent to the car. The bluetooth connectivity is problematic. Phone calls will be received but the sound does not go through the speaker system. When you reported that to the dealership, they claim BMW has problem with keeping up the software updates for iPhones. They cannot fix them. The headlight controller unit failed but the dealership failed to fix it during warranty period. The seat belt's buckle hits the hard plastic of the B beam and creates a rattling noise when driving. It seems that BMW has a hard time get their software working properly in their entertainment system.
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Good looking and performing BMW 550
TDHc13, 03/10/2019
2013 BMW 5 Series 550i xDrive 4dr Sedan AWD (4.4L 8cyl Turbo 8A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
Overall, this is a great looking and performing car. This particular model must be connected to a trickle charger because the electrical system is designed to have a greater than usual amperage draw on the battery while the vehicle is parked. It has a smart monitoring system so that it shuts off components to preserve the ability for the vehicle to restart and reduce the need for a jump start. Some owners have reported an excessive oil consumption which was a subject of a class action lawsuit that was settled in -2017-2018. in general, I really like the car. Also, it is very expensive to repair, parts and labor out of warranty at the dealer.
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Sophisticated, Yet Sporty!
B. M. W, 02/08/2022
2013 BMW 5 Series 528i xDrive 4dr Sedan AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
I purchased the 2013 BMW 528i xdDrive Sedan in 2017. The vehicle is classy, comfortable, yet sophisticated and sporty. I consistently received compliments on how modern the vehicle looked even though it was over 5 years old. In the six years that I had this vehicle, I did not encounter any major issues or maintenance requirements other than oil changes and battery replacement. However, I wasn't aware until recently of the timing change/oil valve issues these vehicles develop after the 70,0000 mark. Sure enough, the car started running rough after I hit this mileage threshold (89,000). The money it would've cost for repairs wasn't worth it, so I finally traded her in. Overall a great car, just be sure to consistently keep up with oil changes (especially oil pressure monitoring) and maintenance.
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2013 535xi M-Style still a blast to drive
Peter in Seattle, 06/06/2020
2013 BMW 5 Series 535i xDrive 4dr Sedan AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 8A)
5 of 6 people found this review helpful
Nearing 78k miles and the handling and sound of the twin turbo are great. Beware the need to replace the valve cover and oil filter gaskets- surprisingly expensive repairs. Sports seats very comfortable and the 19 inch tires fill out the wheel wells nicely on this model. Miss the gas mileage of my 2012 528xi as this one is disappointing at 19 MPG overall. But still a sharp and good handling car.
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Why All the Complaints?
daveinmass, 06/04/2013
2013 BMW 5 Series 528i xDrive 4dr Sedan AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
20 of 32 people found this review helpful
I just took delivery of my new 2013 528xi and don't understand why there are so many negative comments about this car. I traded a 2009 BMW 328xi Coupe for the 528. We loved the Coupe but decided it was time to go larger. The 4 cylinder 528 is at least as quick as the straight 6 in the Coupe - I haven't hammered the 528 as it is still breaking in but it's very quick. No, it doesn't sound as nice as the 6 but I don't care - the 528 is amazinly quiet. The Start / Stop feature is interesting and is not intrusive. There is none of the "shuddering" others have complained about. It is actually kind of cool...
Good luck if you have to TOW or Service it.
greenwichct1, 03/06/2014
2013 BMW 5 Series 535i xDrive 4dr Sedan AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 8A)
40 of 68 people found this review helpful
I drove over a rock and had to have the car towed to the BMW in Port Chester, NY. It took visits from 3 tow trucks to finally get one that would crawl underneath the car to put it in neutral when off. The guy told me he would never do that if I had broken down on the highway. BMW assist was clueless. Car needed a muffler which took 10 days for BMW service Port Chester to get it from Germany. Then they decided it needed another muffler part which was backordered 2 months! In all it would be 2.5 months to fix a muffler! They couldn't care less about the inconvenience to me.
Only had it a 13 days...now in the shop
em11, 05/20/2013
2013 BMW 5 Series 528i 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
14 of 25 people found this review helpful
Drove my car to LAX and left for 3 days. When I returned early morning on the third day, computer system said that some systems had shut down due to low battery. I was able to start it and after my 2 hr. drive home it charged up. Brakes feel grabby with a harder than normal stop. I noticed on my first trip that I had to hold counter clock wise pressure on the steering wheel. When I let go of the wheel, car drifts right. Tried this on various parts of the road. Took it in and they tried to tell me that most cars do that. My Mercedes never did. So now its in the shop and they cant find the problem. I'm driving a loaner car...going on a week. As for the look of the car, its nothing special.
Timing System Needs Recall
Kelsie C, 08/06/2020
2013 BMW 5 Series 528i xDrive 4dr Sedan AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
At just over 60k miles, BOTH timing guide rails inside my F10 engine shattered. It was a devastating repair cost, but luckily I was able to manage it without damaging the engine any further. Engine had to be pulled apart to remove all the plastic shards. Really hoping BMW will be issuing a recall on this flawed system. Beyond that, the car is wonderful. Love the comfort and feel of the vehicle.
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Still in the shop blown turbo
Kbusa1300, 09/15/2018
2013 BMW 5 Series 528i xDrive 4dr Sedan AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
4 of 6 people found this review helpful
I wasn't a mile from the dealership when the car malfunctioned. I bought it eight days ago and they are replacing the turbo. While I'm glad the problem revealed itself as soon as i drove off. I am not pleased that the car was on the lot for sale. For the very short time I've had driving the car. I was pleased with the feel. This will be my only BMW purchase. Back to Infiniti for my next car.
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Great Car!
misarah305, 08/11/2013
2013 BMW 5 Series 528i 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
6 of 11 people found this review helpful
Traded my 2011 328i for the 2013 528i, and I love it! The interior is extremely nice and the idrive system is great. There are some very high tech features that took me some time to get used to. Although the exterior is a bit conservative, there something about it that gives it a classy look to it. I am very happy with the overall performance of this car. The ride is a lot quieter and smoother. I'm very pleased and know I made the right decision.
Best German value for your money
TM, 01/25/2018
2013 BMW 5 Series 535i xDrive 4dr Sedan AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 8A)
5 of 9 people found this review helpful
Bought it used and about 20k miles later not a single issue. The car is very comfortable around town and specially on the highway. There is a refineness that is hard to beat at this price range. I own Mercedes and Porsche as my other cars and this cars hold its own in more ways than they do. BMW drive is still unmatched even with Lexus (yawn) like comfort levels. Get the M-Sport package.
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2013 535I - Great Car - Fun to drive - but...
steve_dimas, 03/10/2013
2013 BMW 5 Series 535i xDrive 4dr Sedan AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 8A)
27 of 56 people found this review helpful
The 535i has the right mix of Sport, comfort and fuel economy for my budget. I have one technology issue with the car and the Auto Stop feature which shuts down the engine when you come to a stop for more than and a few seconds with the idea it saves on fuel cost. However, in my experience its more annoying than what it's worth as in most cases with city driving the engine shuts off just seconds before it has to restarted again. In stop n go traffic it's absolutely ridiculous. Also, with auto stop it can give you the impression the car is off when parked when in fact it is not.
one of the best BMWs
SammyT, 03/25/2018
2013 BMW 5 Series 528i 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
great car, hard to find a low mileage 528i these days but what an excellent car-great value
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BMW 528i x drive
peterrov, 05/12/2013
2013 BMW 5 Series 528i xDrive 4dr Sedan AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
5 of 12 people found this review helpful
Just bought 528 ix. The drive is really fun; car has enough power with great G/M. The transmission is great. The problem is only that the basic car comes naked. You have to pay for literally all options. LetÂs say, back up camera which Honda installs in any CRV, or side blinkers which Kia installs on $18,000 Forte. And those options my $55,000 car does not have because they are too expensive. Another things: I donÂt like too big and too thin wheel, and the lack of spare tire. What exactly should you do if your tire blows up and you canÂt drive to local shop due to long distance or inconvenient time? Otherwise I recommend the car. It comes with free maintenance for 5 years
7 years of ownership, no issues on 11 Y.O. car
Gone247, 03/12/2024
2013 BMW 5 Series 528i 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Purchased this vehicle in 2017 only doing scheduled maintenance and have had very little issues. The only issue I had was a faulty turbo-charger but that was covered under original BMW warranty. I have about 103k miles on it and done one of the following since my ownership; brakes, battery, belt, engine mounts. I take it in for Regular oil changes only once a year or 10k miles and replaced tires at about 40k miles. Great Year for me. I do have a friend with same model but 2011 and basically fell apart at 100k miles
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It’s attractive, but a moneywhore.
pJ Rih, 05/31/2024
updated 12/06/2024
2013 BMW 5 Series 528i 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I had a 2011, and a few years after selling it I was looking for a 2017+ 430i/530i but ended up finding a 2013 at South Bay Porsche. It was a one owner, a trade in, 60k miles, super clean, fully loaded. It was a good deal at the time. I owned it for only a year, and within that year it cut me off 3 times, all in the worst situations of course, and it was such a pain. It was so boring to look at, it aged really fast, and it looked dated. At the time the car was seven years old. I had to do the oil pan three times, at the end, they change the timing chain. After that, the car did run well, and I didn’t want to risk anything and I just sold it. I lost nearly half of what I put into that. It was a money pit. Such a pain. And the bumper cameras are absolutely useless. What’s the point of them?? I ended up getting my 430i and I love it, absolutely amazing. Highly recommend but it’s a price jump. So if you’re gonna buy this, be aware of the timing chain as they might go bad, and make sure you can maintain it money wise. And invest in AAA, you’ll need their towing.
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Good But Not Great
rudycassap, 02/01/2013
2013 BMW 5 Series 550i 4dr Sedan (4.4L 8cyl Turbo 6M)
7 of 22 people found this review helpful
After telling myself not to do another BMW since I hate turbocharging, I went and did it because of the lease deal. Also, the cars are getting to be soft while Mercedes offers sport versions of their cars and regular tires (no run flats). Why didn't I go MB? This is not a bad car. It is just boring to look at and boring to drive. The M sport package helps but the sport suspension tuning is still soft.
Merry Christmas to ME
rickbmw, 12/14/2012
2013 BMW 5 Series 528i 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
16 of 64 people found this review helpful
I've owned a 550, 535 and a 328 and by far the 2013 528 is the best BMW I've owned. You won't know you're driving a 4 cylinder turbo - it is faster than the previous regular 6 cylinder. Comparing it to my previous 5 series, it is an upgrade in luxury.
Fast, luxury car!
LalaW85, 10/19/2021
2013 BMW 5 Series 535i 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 6M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I just purchased this vehicle and let me say, for the year, it still looks like the newer models because the body style is timeless! This car has some really cool technological features, it’s fast, there’s plenty of room for friends and family inside and it’s really FUN to drive!
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High milage used but not abused
RJ, 11/13/2024
2013 BMW 5 Series 528i xDrive 4dr Sedan AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This 528i xdrive with 134000 miles runs beautifully and looks new. I purchased over a year ago and it is a great vehicle with excellent gas milage and performance. I will be looking to purchase a new 5 series very soon.
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2013 550i
William, 09/19/2016
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2013 BMW 5 Series 550i 4dr Sedan (4.4L 8cyl Turbo 6M)
0 of 12 people found this review helpful
Addition: Well, I sold my car last week. I found out that the car has inherent issues with the motor. I was warned by my mechanic to sell it while it was still smog legal otherwise I would have to have the engine rebuilt; $6k+. Seems BMW - made a bad motor that cooks the oil which in turn can wreck the valve sleeves. I did think it was interesting that I had to add a qt. of oil every 2m miles. Even "Consumer Reports" has that car model listed as Worst used cars. It's a big car feel. Not sporty like my 2010 128i. Even with the adjustable suspension settings, the car feel for like a straight forward cruiser designed for long trips on fast freeways. 550i's V-8 twin turbo, is an awesome engine, that is effortlessly swift with barely noticeable shifting. Styling is still one of my favorites. I am averaging 23 mpg with roughly 75% freeway/25% city type miles.
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