Used 2011 BMW 5 Series 550i 4dr Sedan (4.4L 8cyl Turbo 6M) Consumer Reviews
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No BMW USA Service Support
blunt1, Timmonsville, SC, 09/14/2011
BMW 5 Series 550i 4dr Sedan (4.4L 8cyl Turbo 6M)
52 of 55 people found this review helpful
While my salesman was one of the most knowledgeable salesman I have ever encountered, I was reassured that this very expensive investment would receive any service and support it needed. I drove the car off of the lot with a warning message regarding the electrical system. Two trips back to the dealer I finally get a new battery. Second trip back I explained that the road noise and pulling to the right was excessive. Their response was, "well its just the sports suspension", and nothing we can do. Third trip was concern about a quart of oil added every 7,000 miles. Nothing they can do. Now I need $2200 in tires, and the car leaks. No support for this lemon of a car.
n63 Engine is nothing but trouble.
Telp Snowbeard, Huntington Beach, CA, 07/16/2017
BMW 5 Series 550i 4dr Sedan (4.4L 8cyl Turbo 6M)
48 of 51 people found this review helpful
This is a bad engine. Google it. Constant engine light issues of "Crankcase Failure". These messages are related to bad engine parts like fuel injectors and sensors. I had to replace head cover gaskets, turbo pan gaskets and other gaskets. Car is a repair nightmare. Only 41K miles and way too many problems. Unreliable.
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Awesome all around sports sedan
jamesg, Ballston Spa, NY, 01/18/2011
BMW 5 Series 550i 4dr Sedan (4.4L 8cyl Turbo 6M)
13 of 13 people found this review helpful
This is my 3rd v8 5 series. while less sporty than the e39 model, this model more than offsets the reduce road feel with smooth performance. the engine and sport auto transmission work great together - acceleration is effortless at any speed. the dynamic suspension is very good and there is a visible difference between the settings. significantly more luxurious than prior models. the idrive is much more responsive and synchs up quickly when starting the car. emailing directions to the navi saves a lot of time too. still getting used to the active cruise control, but appreciate the collision detection feature. overall a great ride for both driver and passengers.
BMW Board of Executives!
P. Peterson, Long Beach, CA, 07/07/2017
BMW 5 Series 550i 4dr Sedan (4.4L 8cyl Turbo 6M)
25 of 27 people found this review helpful
BMW would have the perfect car if they got smart enough to outsource all of their electronics to the Japanese!!!! Every problem besides the run flats seems to be something electrical...Hands down, engine, transmission and suspension, the best car ever made....until you get all of the latest recalls! BMW, please stick to what you know! Stop trying to keep up with everyone else and go back to the basics, you guys made exceptional cars with exceptional motors, that didn't need any turbos, but still the meanest and best handling sedans on the road....I'm sure y'all know that! So please get the old band back together and make the kind of music that used to make everyone dance!!!! I'm sure you guys see all of the complaints and recalls....So send those Mercedes engineering cats back to Mercedes and get back to basics!!!! Your cars are way too appealing to have those many issues!!! And I loved my E39 2003 540i Msport....With no turbo! Still kick ass!!! I know all of the luxury features going into these cars has to be killing you guys...Go back to making the ultimate driving machine!!! Key word DRIVING!!!!! Somewhere between 2004 and 2010 the design team didn't bring it...now they are!!! But now your reliability is at stake!!! You guys must be shaking your heads! Yeah the cars look better but you cant have reliability issues! Get back to what you've always known.....great look, best engines, suspensions and transmissions= THE ULTIMATE DRIVING MACHINE!!!!!
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Great car for the money
rlandrews, Philadelphia, PA, 08/15/2011
BMW 5 Series 550i 4dr Sedan (4.4L 8cyl Turbo 6M)
22 of 25 people found this review helpful
i bought a 550i with 6-speed and sport package. The engine is terrific. My last two cars have been Corvettes, and this car does not leave me wanting for more power. The torque is massive. I wish the suspension were a little more firm, and I question whether I should have ordered the Dynamic Handling Package on the car in addition to the sport package. Overall, a great car and much more car for the money than the Corvettes I have been driving.