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5 out of 5 stars

540i 2019 love it

Arie, 05/31/2019
2019 BMW 5 Series 540i 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 8A)
4 of 5 people found this review helpful

Oh, I enjoy every second driving. Super luxury, super acceleration, reasonable mpg even on sports mode. And best - I got it for 100 less lease on memorial day

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5 out of 5 stars

Great transition 2016 to 2019!

Bad Bruce, 01/29/2019
2019 BMW 5 Series M550i xDrive 4dr Sedan AWD (4.4L 8cyl Turbo 8A)
11 of 17 people found this review helpful

First, let me say I loved my 2016 550i - it had every M upgrade available. The only drawback was a bit severe ride. However, the handling, power, etc were exceptional. The car was a little heavy for its size, but luxurious and fun all at the same time. I've only had the 2019 M550i xDrive for 600+ miles. During that time I don't think I've had it out of Sport Plus driving mode more than 50 miles. It is more responsive, better handling and feels faster by a goodly amount! The AWD is simply amazing. Point it in any direction - forward, around curves, corners whatever and it tracks like its on RAILS! Huge calipers stop it just as well as the twin turbos propel it forward. A perfect car! My only complaint - offset by the new Massage feature - is that the seats have gotten a bit 'stiff'. The 2016 felt more 'plush' but it didn't have both cooling and heating.

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The good bad and the ugly

Florida Car, 09/15/2019
updated 09/21/2023
2019 BMW 5 Series 540i 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 8A)
15 of 25 people found this review helpful

I purchased my 2019 540I in June. The power and handling is amazing. I had a 2017 Mercedes E 300 which only barely had adequate power. The ride is very comfortable. I have had issues with the back up camera. It works about 75% of the time. The dealer cannot find anything wrong with it. Even after I showed them a video of it not working. There is a message on the dashboard that says Emergency call system malfunction. This blocks out all other information from being displayed including the odometer. The dealer said this is a battery that is back ordered in Germany. They have no idea how long it will take until they will get it. I am trading this car in by the end of the year. I will probably get another Mercedes with a bigger engine.

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3 out of 5 stars

Sorry I bought it

Shirley, 02/09/2019
updated 08/20/2021
2019 BMW 5 Series 530e iPerformance 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric hybrid 8A)
24 of 42 people found this review helpful

I drove a 530i for 17 years and the 2019 530e doesn't measure up. The battery drains rapidly in town, is better on the freeway. It takes 5 - 8 hours to charge. Noisy when accelerating. Side mirrors block view. Prettiest car out there (Cashmere Silver Metallic color). I'm trading it in as soon as I can. At first opportunity I traded it in.

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5 out of 5 stars

Driving machine

Adrienne Sadek DFW Realtor , 10/27/2023
2019 BMW 5 Series 530i xDrive 4dr Sedan AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

My second 5 series BMW . It is definitely a driving machine and worth every penny. Driving comfort, style and performance all in one. After my 1st BMW I got a new VW Passat thinking German engineering was the same … not at all . Got rid of it after 11 months.

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