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2016 BMW 535 consumer reviews

$55,850 starting MSRP
side view of 2016 535 BMW
(28 reviews)
92% of drivers recommend this car
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.8
  • Interior 4.7
  • Performance 4.7
  • Value 4.4
  • Exterior 4.7
  • Reliability 4.7
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First time buying a bmw

So much fun to drive and very smooth. It shifts into gears smoothly. Seats are very comfy . High performance. Perfect for someone looking for a fun yet stylish car .

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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Drives smooth

I love the vehicle. It ride smooth and you feel like you are in a race car. I could basically live in that car. It’s a good car

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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535i Is Not Exhilarating or a Driver's Car

This car is not nimble, is weak, the power doesn't feel raw, perhaps muted and not enjoyable to rev out. The front interior space is ample yet the back space is cramped in the leg area. The Nappa leather is too soft and my crease easily. The performance isn't there, the car is too heavy. Perhaps look into a 528i as the car has sufficient power and may feel more nimble as it weighs 150-200 pounds less. Don't expect the car to handle wheel, you'll need to use your breaks a lot because the car does not inspire confidence.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 2.0
  • Interior 2.0
  • Performance 2.0
  • Value 1.0
  • Exterior 2.0
  • Reliability 2.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does not recommend this car
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Review for 2016 535i M Sport

This is one of the best looking cars out there and I prefer it to the 2017 and newer styling. The interior is very high quality, spacious, comfortable, and sleek looking. It's got all the power you'll need for street and highway driving. Sport and sport+ modes with the paddle shifters, tightened steering and firmer suspension make for a formidable drivers car. Got mine four years old with only 14k miles so basically new but about one third the cost. I would highly recommend a low miles idea BMW 5 series.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • 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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Love this car!

Grabs the road like no other car I have driven. Bought the xDrive for Rochester winter. It performs very well in snow! Very solid feel.

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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Luv My Beemer

I luv my car. Waited so long to own one and finally was abvle to buy one. I highly recommend one. I bought a 535 because of the size and cylinder twin turbo. 328 was a little too small for me.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • 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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Best looking car I've ever had.

I love the ride, its performance it's great love the heated seats that's my favorite. This car fully loaded is luxurious, sporty and comfortable all in one.

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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BMW for life!!

BMW doesn’t disappoint me ever. I’ve had a 745 and 2 535i’s. This is the make I’ll drive forever because of its comfort, power and style.

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, but not the ultimate driving machine

This is a luxury car. It is not a sports car. Buy it for a great driving, safe, fast, comfortable car. Handling is fair and not up to what I would consider older BMW standards. That does not mean it isn’t a solid car. It is. Great features. I highly recommend buying one fully loaded. I’m partial to the real leather interior found on the luxury line and the 19” wheels.

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

Great car. Stylish and reliable. Great performance. Good gas mileage. Love the different driving modes from Eco to sport +. 2017 model not as nice as 2016.

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