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2015 bmw 535i m sport space grey

bfeller1, 09/12/2014
2015 BMW 5 Series 535i 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 8A)
41 of 41 people found this review helpful

Picked up a new 2015 BMW 535i M Sport and it has met all and exceeded my expectations. I pulled into a parking garage today to hear the attendant comment "that's one sweet ride", enough said! The m sport suspension puts the BMW back into this 535 and the 300hp engine does not get any sweeter (unless you're ready for the uncompromising m5 and the extra costs as well) the exterior with the m sport lines, 19 inch wheels and blacked out grille accentuate this sedan perfectly and the high tech interior is right on the money, multi contour seats just don't get any better and the heads up driver display is cutting edge.I have owned a mercedes e55 audi s4 and m3 and this vehicle tops the list

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Best of both worlds

Jerry, 10/17/2015
updated 10/24/2017
2015 BMW 5 Series 535i xDrive 4dr Sedan AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 8A)
19 of 19 people found this review helpful

The 535i xdrive gives you great performance/comfort and awd capability. I purchased it in December 2014 and had no problem getting through one of the worst winters in the Northeast with the standard all season tires. I have had several suv's and can honestly say I don't miss them. I've put 24,500 on it with no problems. I've been to the dealer twice for oil changes and cabin filter which were included in the free maintenance program ( 4yr/50k miles ). I now have 73,000 miles on the car. The front rotors and pads were replaced at 49,000 miles under warranty or the maintenance program. I'm not sure but it didn't cost me anything. I just did the rear rotors and pads at 72,000 miles. My indie mechanic told me I could get another 6-8k miles out of them. I put on a new set of non-runflat Michelin A/3+ tires with 4 wheel alignment and did the plugs, brake flush , air filter, and oil change. The car rides better than ever especially with the non-run flats. I have had zero problems and the car is tight as a drum. No rattles no squeaks. The car is good in the snow but much better with the blizzak winter tires. I bought a set with after market rims from tire rack.

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BMW quality stands out

Raymond Sweat, 11/02/2015
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2015 BMW 5 Series 535d 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl Turbodiesel 8A)
30 of 32 people found this review helpful

I moved up from a 4 cylinder diesel BMW 328 to the 535. While I gave up better mileage on the 4 cylinder, I got more room, window display, and a few more options that make driving a pleasure. I have owned other high quality cars, but the interior trim of the BMW with the rich wood and colors seem to stand out more. It may not hug the road like the 328, but neither did my other larger cars. Diesel engines rock, and if the public is scared off by the VW publicity, shame on them. In the long run, the quality of BMW engines and technology will keep the value of these cars up. I have liked this 2016 BMW 535 so much, I have decided to keep it beyond the two year period I usually trade cars. You can't hear the diesel engine, the cut off does not bother me (there is a switch to cut this feature off if it bothers others) and having driven many other gas and diesel engines, I know how to get above the EPA rated mileage. You get savings both ways with diesel prices going down or if fuel prices go up.....you will have more driving range then a gasoline engine. In the worst case, if we ever had a gas shortage, you can bet diesel fuel will be around. In short, my write up is no substitute for you taking a test drive in this auto and see for yourself. UPDATE: This review was written in late 2015. My opinion has not changed. It was one of the best buys in automobiles I ever made. May 19, 2017: My review of this car remains unchanged. I had Opti Coat put on it after I bought it and I keep it garaged and personally detail the vehicle to 'show room condition'. My wife and I use it primarily for long trips because it is so comfortable and roomy. If you check reviews today of the vehicle, you will see it is rated as one of the best. Because one car company cheated on diesel engines, it scared the public about diesels for awhile. I also have a 2017 BMW M24i, and a 2016 Prius V. But for comfort and style, you can't beat this car. Have had absoluty no trouble with it. Outside of changing the oil, the dealership put on new wiper blades. I plan on keeping this car a long time.

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Still very pleased

Steve Struck, 08/27/2017
updated 08/28/2019
2015 BMW 5 Series 535d xDrive 4dr Sedan AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbodiesel 8A)
19 of 20 people found this review helpful

Purchased a 2 year old 535d that is pristine. After a few weeks I have few complaints, the iDrive controller being the main source of frustration. That aside, drives very well, great road car, good seats and more bells and whistles than anyone needs. Once again, buying a truly well maintained used car is the way to go. Let somebody else take that huge depreciation hit. :) Seven month update: Still enjoy driving this car very much. The diesel engine is a different driving experience. No need to wind the rpms; the torque is all in the lower ranges and the automatic tranny is well programmed to work with the unique torque curve. 75 mph gets you 40 mpg and my around town/area driving pattern yields a 30 mpg average. Terrific road car with plenty of passing acceleration. Still have not figured out everything about the iDrive, but there are physical buttons for many functions, much better than aiming at a touch screen and hoping for the best. I'd buy this car again in a heartbeat. 13 month update: no changes in previous comments. Wish the back seat had more leg room, but there have only been passengers there a couple times. Very nice to have a full size car with rear seats that fold down.....with the controls in the boot. 24 months in: Not much else to add. Recall over a diesel emissions issue was handled nicely by the dealer. Continue to average 30mpg in local driving. No issues.

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Happy with this efficient performance car

Stephen C, 06/16/2017
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2015 BMW 5 Series 528i 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
10 of 10 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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Awesome, really awesome

BMW Beauty, 04/02/2018
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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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Shock and Awe!

Lyle, 09/26/2016
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2015 BMW 5 Series 535i 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 8A)
24 of 27 people found this review helpful

Bought the car one year ago. Was shocked at what I paid for it, but awed by how wonderful the car is. We had test driven an A6 and a GS350. both the Audi and Lexus had too low a ground clearance to begin with (we need to go on private gravel road and put a crown on the road. I didn't need a high priced road grader to take it back off) We found the GS350 with AWD drove like you would expect a truck to feel. We were not impressed by the Audi dealers around us (within 60 mi) There is more road noise in the 535i than we had with the Buick Lacrosse we owned, probably because of the run flat tires. I would rather have radials and a spare. BMW really needs to add remote start to its vehicles! Otherwise, I think the car is fantastic. Would do it again but without the run flat tires. update with 22500 miles on the car. The day BMW announced that remote start was available for this car I was all over it. Had it installed at the dealer. they did great for the first one they ever installed. The engineers at BMW need a reality check. If the parking brake isn't set or the wiper fluid is low it will not remote start. So, one day when it is well below freezing I want to be in Germany to hose down their cars (like freezing rain in the US). Lets see how many of them remembered to set the parking brake and keep all the fluids topped up. I still don't like the run flat tires. Still think it was the best choice from among the luxury sedans for my purpose. Runs great, no problems. UPDATE: after about 3 years, I still hate the run flat tires and have had more problems with them. Otherwise the car still performs great and remains in my opinion the best of the luxury sedans. Just get radials and a spare. As of 2012, I still hate the run flat tires and cringe every time I hit a pot hole. Small pot holes are jarring. The remote start isn't as good as ones I had in Buicks. Otherwise the 535 is a great car. Over 110,000 miles and runs like new. Mostly highway miles, and have not had to do breaks. 8/2021. Front and rear brakes done. 132000 miles and still runs great. Run flat tires are a significant problem. No spare really sucks. Due to chip shortage, I expect to own the 535 for a couple more years. 3/2023 (not a used car, I bought it new) It was totaled in an accident with 161000 miles on it. It was till in excellent condition, running great up until the accident. I hope to buy another BMW 5 series when supplies improve. I bought a new 2022 Jeep compass trailhawk off a lot to hold me over. The BMW was a bit of a road grader near our cottage in Canada. The vehicle was totaled in an accident a year ago. Replaced it with a new ICE, Jeep trail hawk. 9/2024, Did you notice that this vehicle was totaled in an accident over a year ago?

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Best Car Ever

ondine5, 01/13/2015
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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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A Quiet and Powerhouse Diesel

Ernest Salomon, 11/27/2015
2015 BMW 5 Series 535d xDrive 4dr Sedan AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbodiesel 8A)
11 of 12 people found this review helpful

We are normally MBZ people. My last BMW was a '75. We drove the 2015 MBZ 250d and it was noisy and the steering was awful. We decided on the 535d and never looked back. The seats and front seat comfort are wonderful. The car has power to burn when you need it. It gets over 40 mph on the road. The radar controlled cruise control is wonderful on the road. I never stop praising this car. I have owned many cars and feel this is the best ever. I am 80 years old and know how to use all the electronic features. That said, the average older person will have a tough learning curve. The cruise control needs to be made more simple to use. It is a bit too involved. The electronic string needs tightening, though the MBZ 250d is much worse. Bottom line: A greats road car with all the power and comfort anyone could ever want.

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Love this 535D

Chris, 01/15/2019
updated 07/22/2019
2015 BMW 5 Series 535d 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl Turbodiesel 8A)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful

Lots of power with smooth quite ride and great gas mileage. The perfect car for my long commutes

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Seven in a row

Joe, 08/16/2015
updated 08/15/2016
2015 BMW 5 Series 535i 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 8A)
8 of 9 people found this review helpful

I have had seven BMWs ranging from a classic 1973 3.0 CS Coupe, to this new 535i. Cars in between included a 95' 325is, 95 M3, another 95' 325is, 2009 328i and my 2000 528i that i have driven every day for the last 15 years. The Twin-Turbo 525i is an incredible engine, and delivers true enjoyment overtime I get into the car. The performance is amazing. The attention to detail is incredible. I have not looked at a new car in 15 years, and this is by far the best I have had the pleasure of enjoying. BMW performance, luxury appointments and the bonus of incredible gas mileage for a car this size is a bonus no matter how you look at it. The only drawback to the 5 Series in general is the back seat is uncomfortable for any trip of over an hour. We had considered taking this wonderful car to an out of state wedding with passengers, and ended up renting an alternate vehicle for our 600 mile trip.

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Beware of the restart shudder

Buying an Audi 2018, 04/03/2018
2015 BMW 5 Series 528i 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful

When the eco Start/stop engages and the engine restarts, the restart is hard and causes the car to noticeably shudder. Dealer told me I could turn off the start/stop, but then I would lose fuel economy. I think they fixed it for the 2018 model year, but make sure you test it before buying.

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the ultimate comfort and performance car

john, 12/26/2017
2015 BMW 5 Series 550i 4dr Sedan (4.4L 8cyl Turbo 8A)
6 of 7 people found this review helpful

I love the car for the performance of the car and the comfort of the interior. For the price and the performance, I believe the car is worth consideration. I have no bad things to say about the car.

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My First BMW

debnmd@gmail.com, 08/13/2015
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2015 BMW 5 Series 528i 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
8 of 11 people found this review helpful

I treated myself after having a VW Passat, Acura TL, Acura RL, I decided to buy a BMW528i. It is by far absolutely the best car I have ever driven. I looked at the MB 350 and the Lexus 350 and came back to this sweet vehicle. My husband and I race to be first at the driver"s seat. He drives a old Toyota truck, now he is considering a BMW SUV. I am happy every time I look at or get in my vehicle. Add to that the awesome gas mileage and it is as close as you can get to perfection.

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528i a driving dream

Napper, 08/31/2018
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2015 BMW 5 Series 528i xDrive 4dr Sedan AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
4 of 5 people found this review helpful

I was looking for a car that was fun to drive great comfort and give me the things that I needed the BMW 528I is the car

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Bella My BMW

Bella , 10/27/2019
2015 BMW 5 Series 528i 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
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This is my second 2015 528i Luxury line. Leased one loved it so much I decided to buy a CPO . Both vehicles have given me NO trouble and I drive my cars hard. The engine provides plenty of power 0-60 in 6.1secs not bad for a four banger while retaining exceptional fuel economy. As someone who worked for BMW’s arch rival for many years this is my preferred vehicle of choice in this segment. It offers sportiness while retaining a luxurious look and ride. It’s performance is unmatched in this class if you’re asking for my professional opinion. BMW provides the most inclusive maintenance program in the industry, so you know your CPO was dealer maintained at the appropriate intervals. I’ve owned German cars now for over 30 years and I must say this is my favorite all around everyday car. It’s sporty when I want it to be and it’s a luxury car when needed as it shares the same platform F10 as the 7series. The car has heads up display illuminated doorsills on all 4 doors, Dakota Leather and or Nappa leather no charge items part of the luxury package plus the chrome accents for those that feel the sport is just a little too plasticky for my taste and age... lol BMW really lives up to its name even in the 528i “The ultimate driving machine”!!!

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Best ride ever

Ned , 08/27/2020
2015 BMW 5 Series 535i xDrive 4dr Sedan AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 8A)
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Bought my ride 2 years ago. The style is classic sleek BMW. Performance level is perfect for daily business commutes and weekend jaunts. It just fits. Couldn’t be happier.

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DL, 11/24/2021
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Dependable, great gas mileage, fast acceleration, sporty

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Awesome Ride

Penni J, 03/04/2022
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Smoothest Ride known to man

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Drives great, but horrible quality.

Class Action On The Way , 07/23/2024
2015 BMW 5 Series 528i xDrive 4dr Sedan AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
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The car drives great, it’s smooth and fast and pretty economical for the power you get. But the quality is pure trash, can’t believe BMW built such a crap car. Plastics inside melting and I live in the north. Seals for headlights allowing water in, trash. Should be recalled. Gaskets done at 90k miles and oil leaking onto the exhaust manifold creating smoke. Random lights stop working. Headlights have to be programmed for a high cost if anything happens. AC fan giving out at 90k miles. Any issue and the dealer tries to charge upwards of $1k. Luckily I can do most of the work myself but I couldn’t I would’ve spent thousands on this car by now. Absolutely disappointed in BMW and I’ll never buy another one unless it’s a classic or one made before 2006. I’ve had Toyotas, Lexus, VW, Audi, Nissan and soooo many other cars. Although this drives better than most, the quality is so bad that I can’t believe there’s not a class action against BMW for some of these issues. Every blog I read it’s the same issues from the same people. Now this week, the mirror blinker and one of the parking cameras stopped working. In order to fix the headlight I had to remove the whole bumper. The TMS modules have to be programmed. No spare tires. No dipstick, so any oil issues leave you guessing. Paint chipping in the front. Foglights getting condensation in them. I can go on for days. Just don’t buy this car. BMW needs to apologize to owners and fix them at no charge. Luckily the Thermostat issue is covered and there’s an extended warranty on it but that’s the only thing they’ve admitted fault on. Why are my door handles melting??? I’m trying to get rid of this car asap but the value dipped so much that idk that it’s even worth taking the loss. I’m praying things don’t keep breaking but realistically I know they will. @bmw do better. I miss my Touareg.

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Worst car ever

Dr. Abel, 10/02/2022
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BMW 528 Constant break down and very expensive repairs. Worst car ever. Head Leads fog up, seals break and best engine blew up with 90,000 miles. Dealer Hendricks comment - bad luck. Worst service, worst car.

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The best premium car for the money

JL, 08/03/2022
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I bought a 2015 535i in 2019 with 30,000 miles, I've had it for three years and have had no mechanical or electrical issues. It is manufactured with very good quality, the design is spectacular, the car is spacious, beautiful and very good in the city and on the highway. I have had several cars from other brands and from the same segment or category, but I had many problems with the others. Do not forget it is a premium vehicle and some failure can occur, I recommend this vehicle, this brand, this model.

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Break down, repairs, expensive

Fred. A., 10/02/2022
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Constant break downs and repairs, very expensive and bad service! Stay away from this brand. Engine repairs common problem. Interior armrests is dissolving, crumbling.

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bmw black beauty

robert sheets, 01/27/2016
2015 BMW 5 Series 535i xDrive 4dr Sedan AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 8A)
3 of 6 people found this review helpful

I just bought m 535 I 3 days ago. ive driven all American luxury brands and in my mind they don't even come close to my bmw. I love my bmw

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5 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars

Barry wilson

Barry Wilson, 06/19/2018
2015 BMW 5 Series 528i xDrive 4dr Sedan AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
3 of 7 people found this review helpful

Great car.

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4 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars
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1 out of 5 stars

DO NOT BUY

Ted, 10/18/2020
2015 BMW 5 Series 528i 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
3 of 14 people found this review helpful

Terrible car. Always breaks down, Zero dependability. I will NEVER buy another BMW

Safety
3 out of 5 stars
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3 out of 5 stars
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3 out of 5 stars
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3 out of 5 stars
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3 out of 5 stars
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1 out of 5 stars
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2 out of 5 stars

Very Dissapointed with BMW 535D

Ivan Cohen, 07/17/2016
2015 BMW 5 Series 535d 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl Turbodiesel 8A)
8 of 41 people found this review helpful

I went to BMW Dealer to test drive 535D, car was new, only 50 miles on it, it was also 2015 model not sure why it was still new and not sold, since they also had 2016 models, same ones for $2000 more. I took it on the freeway and when I got to 70mph I noticed vibration coming out from the front wheels. I am not sure if it is simply a balance issues or something more serious but the fact of the matter is that it should of been tested before me and fixed. This is SUPER unacceptable considering they want 60k for the car to have vibration coming out of the front wheels that I surely noticed. Overall everything else seems to be ok. I really liked Sound System and how soft it accelerated and drove. It was pretty quiet when compared to other cars in the same class. I also did not like that if you want to get some nice options like Premium seats with Ventilation you have to get a Package, same with LED Lights and Sport wheels with suspension. By the time I add everything I want on the car it cost about 80k, which is high considering it is only a 5 series car and NOT even 6 or 7 series. Dealer also seemed like not care much since they are selling them fast and they do not care about their customers. Looks like I will not be getting BMW 5 series any time soon, until they come out with more standard options for the base price like LED lights, premium seats, sport wheels etc.,

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4 out of 5 stars
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1 out of 5 stars
Performance
4 out of 5 stars
Interior
3 out of 5 stars
Comfort
3 out of 5 stars
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4 out of 5 stars

IT DOES WHAT BMW GT'S ARE MADE TO DO VERY WELL

S. W. HILL, 01/03/2018
2015 BMW 5 Series 550i xDrive 4dr Sedan AWD (4.4L 8cyl Turbo 8A)
1 of 11 people found this review helpful

The only real gripe I have with the car is the cup holders. They are pitifully inadequate. At times it is so difficult to use that you can't get your drink in without actually pounding it in the holder. This is completely unacceptable for an automobile of this, or ANY, caliber. As for everything else, it is what it says it is and does what it was made to do very well! I can not give it a rating for the snow as I have not yet driven in the snow.

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5 out of 5 stars

Great car

NA, 08/02/2021
2015 BMW 5 Series 528i 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

Better than what I was hoping for.

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2 out of 5 stars

Beautiful in the outside but tons of issues

Lm, 03/09/2024
2015 BMW 5 Series 528i xDrive 4dr Sedan AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

I have owned 4 bmw 5 series and the 2015 BMW 528i was by far the worst . Everytime I turned around I had a maintenance issue despite it being very low in milage for its age. I got to the point where I had absolutely no confidence in this car. I ended up trading it in but not before spending a lot of money fixing things . Like I said every time I turned around lt was something else

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2 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars

My Third 5 series BMW

Dexter, 09/24/2024
2015 BMW 5 Series 528i 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

It is by far absolutely the best car I have ever driven. I have an E39 and E60 and they are still running

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