2009 BMW 535 consumer reviews

I started off researching this car to see if it's what I wanted. I had a buddy that owned one and he recommended buying the 535i vs a 3 series. I have to say, it's the best decision I've ever made. I bought this car as a Certified Pre-Owned BMW in Nov 2011 with only 13,800 miles on it. I got a great deal with a great buying experience. Best buying experience I've had so far. When I took it for a test drive, I fell in love with it. This car is so smooth on the road. I get better than average gas mileage (depends on how much you drive and how you drive it). I went on vacation and drove my BMW from Los Angeles to Colorado Springs and back. I got 29 to 31 miles per gallon only filling up twice each way. Keep in mind, I drove through Rocky Mountains with a lot of twists and turns, different speed limits, as well as the elevation changes. It handled very well and the power on this twin turbo inline-6 engine is amazing for a mid-size sedan. I had a similar mid-size sedan with a V6 engine (1994 Ford Taurus SHO), but this BMW blows that one away. I can't imagine ever owning anything but a BMW. The only thing I wish I had was the M Sport Package with all the bells and whistles. I got a pretty basic 535i, but I can't complain. It's the first BMW I ever owned so I'm happy with it. The negative things I have to say are the location of the cup holders and the iPhone adapter. Wish the cup holders could've been built in a better part of the interior of the car. The iPhone pairs with the bluetooth, but you can't play music with bluetooth like the newer 2011 and up models. Don't know if that's something you have to purchase through the dealer, but I do love the fact that I can make calls without looking at my phone. Overall this BMW is awesome and I love it!

I only bought this '09 535xi a few months ago, so my data points aren't that great. However, so far the car is awesome. It's an xi, so no sport package suspension. However, for daily and family driving it is simply marvelous. Compared to my old TL, I can easily go 30-40 mph faster w/out feeling it. The 5.5 0-60 time burns almost everyone on the road. Very comfortable as well, and it makes a great weekend cruiser. No reliability issues whatsoever so far. I also have comfort access and L7 sound, both great. Love iDrive (no email apps here yet). No HPFP issues, but the original one was replaced in the recall yrs back.

This cas is Hot, Moved up from 325i and will never look back !!! Totally Happy with this baby. Next stop M5. =)

It's a great car to own and drive. I am enjoying mine!! The handling is super. This is one of the best ever.

Just traded in my 4.6 Genesis which had all options to the 535x. What a ton of difference. I would argue the frumpyness of the Genesis ride makes it into the league of 60-70 yr olds. The ride on a straight rode was perfect BUT the sttering was too soft at high speed and on corners fotgetabouit. The BMW has an excellent feel on the wheel. It lets you contral and you feel the wheels in your hands. It is confortable and there is ample room for 4 adults. Paintwork on Genesis started peeling espeacially on front facade. BMW paintwork looks solid. I personally feel you get more for your buck than a Genesis with a Beemer and YES, your second value on the Genesis like all Hyundai SUCKS.

The car is excellent. It drives like nothing you have driven. The active steering is wonderful. The stoping is unbelievable. The power will pull you to your seat. A fun car to drive.

The turbo engine has a defect with the high pressure fuel pump. This is a major flaw-DO NOT BUY THIS CAR you will be sorry. A word to the wise is sufficient.

i loved this beautiful new car,purchased it and fell out of love on the drive home along dulles toll road,thanks to the very nice folks at the dealership i was able to return it after a couple of days.with the sport package come the big wheels and low profile tires that make the ride too harsh especially for this senior driver on a long journey to florida or texas every winter,i believe you can get the better seats without the sport package

This is my second BMW 5XI series. This has the twin turbo that provides excellent and smooth performance. This car is much better and more fun to drive than the 528XI that I tried. I recommend this car for anybody who likes a car that handles beautifully.

I bought my 2010 BMW 535i overseas, way before they released it to the American market. The price only went up 300 dollars from the 2009 model but you get so much more. The handling of this car is superb and the brakes stop on a dime. Quiet interior and interior comfort almost makes you oblivious to the speed. Quick acceleration and a multitude of easy functions are available. This is my first Beamer but it won't be my last. A word of advice though; read the manual thoroughly to know how to utilize the idrive system and get all of the benefits.