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2009 BMW 535 consumer reviews

$51,100 starting MSRP
side view of 2009 535 BMW
(31 reviews)
90% of drivers recommend this car
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.8
  • Interior 4.6
  • Performance 4.7
  • Value 4.2
  • Exterior 4.7
  • Reliability 4.1
Explore the 2009 BMW 535

Great Used Car

Excellent used car, has amazing driving experience, and tons of power, has electronic everything, and my daughter loves the heated back seats! It’s AWD, so does great in the snow and ice! Will definitely buy BMWs moving forward, as the tag line is true, the ultimate driving machine!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Great car, poor resale,

I love the car, but poor turbos, great power from the twin turbos Handing is great, interior nice, motor has issues such as hpfp, injectors, oil leaks

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 2.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Most reliable car I've owned!

My favorite features of this car include: the leather interior, moon roof, leg room, and handling. This car has treated me well and I am sincerely happy for the next owner!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Very very Cumfy and reliable

When we first test drove it with Sales Rep Mr Erik at 840 E Garvey Ave Alhambra Ca. My wife and I fell in love with the car after test driving it for 15 mins. We check out everything from head to toe and interior and exterior was the best. Our application to the end went well and Erik even called us twice at home to see if everything is ok with our satisfaction and we said “ yes “! So far so good nearly one month of driving it. Staff was awesome but whim help us, is Erik . Thank you so much Erik !! Your the best ! From Ruben and Norma

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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A fine vehicle, but not for me

This vehicle is a 535IX AWD wagon, with all "packages" except "cold". I really think they are good-looking vehicles, an they DID come with manual transmissions, though scarce. After 2 years of looking, I gave up and got a "manual-automatic". I thought I could "like it", but it is not anything "like" a manual tranny.I thought I'd like "AWD", but don't. I thought I'd like TWIN-SUPERCHARGERS!! but don't. And I DEFINITELY don't like the fact that you can't check the oil, but have to wait for das -Obefuhrer 'puter to advise "when it needs oil." So DESPITE it's good looks, and built-in "Dog kennel" at rear, I'm getting rid of it in favor of an Infinity G-37, with 2 wheel drive, manual tranny, and an oil-stick. And the dog died, so what the heck!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 3.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 3.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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The car I’ve been looking for!

Test drive a few cars and finally found the one I really like! It has everything I was looking for in a family car and more.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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Great When It Runs

BMWs around this year have well known issues, mainly with their fuel pumps, that resulted in many recalls and extended warranties. Be very wary of this before purchasing and even if you have a certified BMW mechanic inspect the vehicle, the diagnostic machine may not pick up on the fault as it only happens intermittently. BMW extended the warranty to 120k but after that, nothing. When the vehicle operates as intended it is a joy to drive, but the extremely costly repairs and seemingly unpredictable fuel issues have made this my biggest financial mistake in 30 years of walking the earth.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 1.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 1.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does not recommend this car
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Excellent Car

Is a combination between luxury and Sport car, is a reliable vehicle that it will catch the attention of anny on de that look at it.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Does recommend this car
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Smooth ride

This BMW was originally over $70000. From 0-60 for 5.6 seconds fullly loaded. Rides smooth and quite. The only negative is that you can use only premium gas with is annoying.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Not Sporty but an amazing luxury vehicle. Love it!

This is an amazing get around vehicle either if it's going to work everyday or driving long distance. I've owned multiple BMW's in the past and this one is by far my favorite. It's comfortable and has a great entertainment system. Aside from that the car is very spacious. The number one thing to keep in mind with this car is DO THE MAINTENANCE ON TIME. It will kick you in the butt at times but for the money the car is absolutely worth it.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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