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Awesome, really awesome
BMW Beauty, 04/02/2018
updated 10/10/2018
2015 BMW 5 Series 535d 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl Turbodiesel 8A)
10 of 10 people found this review helpful
The diesel M sport is an incredible car. does everything well. I've gotten up to 50 MPG. Mixed driving around the 40 mark. I'm totally impressed with every aspect of this machine. It is very comfortable for long trips. I opted for the multi contour ventilated seats. Never sat in a more comfortable seat. Being 6'2" tall it's hard to find the right fit but these seats dial it in. Tons of torque and handles like a much smaller BMW. My only complaint is that it takes two or more rest stops between fill ups.
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Love this car!
Jamie, 09/10/2015
updated 09/11/2017
2015 BMW 5 Series 535i xDrive 4dr Sedan AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 8A)
15 of 16 people found this review helpful
This is my first BMW, though in the past I have owned an Audi and two Mercedes Benzes along with a host of lesser cars. I've had the car for five months and to be honest I can't see ever buying any other make of car ever again. The dealership experience was among the best I've ever had and their follow-up has been on point - helpful but not overbearing. The car handles beautifully and delivers all the driving experience anyone could want. Build quality appears excellent (no problems) and the materials used are first-rate. I have only one issue, which is that the infotainment system is overly complicated. You learn it eventually, but there's a lot of redundancy and more than a few answers to questions that, as far as I know, no one is asking. Still, I consider this car an unbeatable value, and can honestly say that in this class there's nothing else on the road I'd rather be driving. One year later, I'm still in love with my BMW. Nothing has changed to alter the opinions expressed above, with the sole exception that the beige leather upholstery is harder to keep clean than I'd anticipated. There have been no quality or reliability issues. Driving it remains a joy. Two years later, everything is still great. The car has been completely trouble-free, and it's just as much fun to drive as it was when it was new. The upholstery does get dirty, but I've found a good detailing shop that makes it look like new. Heading into its third year, I've had to replace the electronic relay that operates the automatic trunk opener (under warranty), but that's all. A well-built, high quality car that, especially in Sport mode, remains a blast to drive.
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Best of the breed
Steve, 06/28/2018
2015 BMW 5 Series 535d 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl Turbodiesel 8A)
14 of 15 people found this review helpful
Owned a 328D X Drive and thought that was the best ever till I replaced it with the 535D M Sport. The 5 has tons of torque and hp to get this large heavy machine up and going. Extremely fast and smooth. I recommend the M Sport suspension as it keeps the car light on its feet. The steering is anything but numb. We've taken several long trips and couldn't be more impressed. Got into the upper 40's MPG at highway speeds with a fuel range around 700 miles. Arriving rested every time. Mine is loaded with options including heated ventilated seats that couldn't be more comfortable. They are the premium option seat and are the most comfortable I've ever sat in. It's loaded with safety features including accident mitigation which was put to use a couple of times. The heads up display is clear and integrates well with the GPS mapping feature. Haven't had one issue with the car in 15,000 miles. Even the tires are holding up. I expect I'll get 25,000 miles on them. They are the staggered Michelin Primacy run flats. A good tire choice for this car. It is mostly a garage queen along with its big brother a 2017 X5 35D XDrive. As you can see I'm hooked on diesel after starting with that great 328 D. I'm trying to find a fault with this car but I just can't. Check back later and I'll do an update.
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Happy with this efficient performance car
Stephen C, 06/16/2017
updated 12/26/2019
2015 BMW 5 Series 528i 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
8 of 8 people found this review helpful
The base engine is the only trade off here. Excellent gas milage, typically 26-28 mph. In Comfort Mode acceleration is a bit sluggish but put it in sport mode and it is impressive, even astounding for a 4 cyl base engine. You can also easily flip the transmission into sport mode by pushing shifter to the left and you get better acceleration because the RPMs run up higher. I am now at 55,000 miles and right after it went out of warranty the A/C went out. Cost $2400 at dealership and $1600 at independent shop. I was just in for routine oil change and they recommended new spark plugs for $500. You must be kidding me. I have been very happy with the vehicle, but not looking forward to maintenance costs from now on. Also, resale value less than I would have expected for a $50K plus car. Now just $17K after 3 year of driving it 55,000 total miles. I would have expected $25,000 resale value. Now I feel stuck with the car.
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Best Car Ever
ondine5, 01/13/2015
updated 07/18/2017
2015 BMW 5 Series 528i xDrive 4dr Sedan AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
23 of 26 people found this review helpful
This car is hands down the best vehicle I have owned. Past cars include: 1968 BMW 2002, my first auto, BMW Z3, Porsche 911 2004, 4 or five E-Class Mercedes. The engineering and attention to detail are astounding. The 4 cylinder engine is smooth, quite and has tremendous power. Gas mileage on my commute Westchester to Manhattan is 23 to 24 mpg. It's fun to drive and is head and shoulders better than my E-350.
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