Used 2013 BMW 5 Series 550i xDrive 4dr Sedan AWD (4.4L 8cyl Turbo 8A) Consumer Reviews
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Fatal Flaw in Windshield and Mileage
semitame, Roxbury Crossing, MA, 02/24/2013
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.
THE FLEXIBLE/UNIVERSAL JOINT SEIZURE
J. Lou, Peoria Heights, IL, 08/11/2018
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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Good looking and performing BMW 550
TDHc13, Mattapan, MA, 03/10/2019
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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