Used 2016 BMW 5 Series 535i 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 8A) Consumer Reviews
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76 year old guy who still likes his BMW 540 IX.
Richard H. Sweat, Germantown, TN, 10/24/2015
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BMW 5 Series 535i 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 8A)
62 of 62 people found this review helpful
I bought my first BMW in 2014, a 4 cyl diesel. My other two cars are a 2014 Prius Sedan and a 2014 Prius V. I have owned GM's, Fords, Cadillac's, Jeeps, but for some reason I like diesel engines better. The first BMW, I absolutely fell in love with that car. I got 40mpg in town and 45 to 46 mpg on the highway. The car was so good, I wanted bigger, and decided to buy the 2016 BMW 535 diesel with the 6 cylinder engine. BMW did not skimp on quality or luxury with this car. I have never had any maintenance problem with BMW's, I keep my cars properly serviced and inspection clean. I get better mileage then what BMW says on their sticker, because, just like a Prius, you have to learn HOW to properly drive one. Some pro drivers don't like the cut off feature when the vehicle is stopped, and restart, but it never bothered me. It's a fuel saver. BMW diesel engines make very little noise. They are a pleasure to drive, and the car remains tight and noise free. The technical features are numerous but only add to the enjoyment of the vehicle. Just take a test drive in either the gas or diesel and you will see what I'm talking about. Note: I wrote this review last year at age 72. My opinion remains the same. Only the millage has changed. UPDATE April 29, 2017: My review of this car remains unchanged. In fact, I usually trade cars about every three years, but am considering just keeping this one. I keep the car garaged, had opti guard put on it when new, use a leather conditioner that is used on Rolls Royce cars, and keep the car in show room condition. The ride is still great and long drives are relaxing, comfortable and the six cylinder is plenty of power. Plus as I keep saying, a diesel engine will perform under the worst conditions and abuse. My dealership has an outstanding service department that checks on me now and then to see if everything ok or if I need any service. My other BMW is a 2016, 228i coupe 4 cyl turbo that is another great car. UPDATE November 1, 2017: Mr review of this car remains unchanged. I did have the wiper blades changed out, but the performance and ride have been 5 star. I did trade my 2016 228i coupe for a 2017 M240, but for trips out of town, the BMW diesel remains my most favorite car of all. UPDATE: November 2,1018. I did trade m BMW for a 2018 , BMW 540iX drive. I wanted a diesel but the surrounding BMW dealers had none. The 5 remains a strong steady car, though I do miss my diesel, and next trade in I will go so far as to order a 5 Series in a diesel. This car has some added features, luxuary interior, and is a pleasure to drive. 6cylinder turbo..what more do you need. I don't plan on going from 0 to 50 in x number of seconds. The power is there for hills, and sudden acceleration if needed. Very comfortable inside and ambient lighting just adds to the feeling of luxuary. I have just over 2,000 miles on the car and have taken one long trip in it, completly relaxing. I did also get a 2018 328D, which is another favorite and rated as one of the most reliable cars. The only complaint is that they have run flat tires,but I have never had a flat. Changing weather dictates you monitor the air pressure, so my purchase of a portable air pump that you set the lbs on, and it does the rest makes it an easy task. UPDATE: 4/02/2019 I still have the 540I X drive and it still the most comfortable and relaxing car I have ever owned. The car is a beautiful blue with white interior and I hand wash and detail it myself, and keep it garaged with a cover over it. Always kept show room perfect, but then again, I am retired and able to put the time in ....especially just driving around with nice music playing in the background. There is nothing negative I can find with this auto. My local BMW dealer keeps all the updated checks and records on it. I changed the oil due to time owned, and not milage. I also bought a BMW 530e 4 cylinder to drive locally on battery alone. But for long trips the 540 will be my choice. Frankly, the car will probably outlive me. BMW did it right with this one.
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A Beautiful Classic, But Handling Could be Tighter
Jeff Fancher, 02/27/2016
BMW 5 Series 535i 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 8A)
26 of 28 people found this review helpful
I Purchased my new 535I one month ago with most of the bells and whistles and from a technology, beauty, and build perspective this car can not be beat. The interior is amazing and all the electronics work like a charm. The navigation, voice system, and radio interface is awesome and the heads up display system is crazy good. The way the heads up display integrates everything, you really never have to look down. The biggest downside so far is that the car does drive like a large sedan and even in sport mode it does not hold the road as well as I expected. Acceleration in the 535I is excellent, but it feels like it is floating more than i would like when cruising on the highway. The run flat tires make the ride somewhat rough i think and generate extra road noise. I will have to consider changing those out for traditional all season tires and just hope for no flat tire. The Jaguar XF felt like a sportier ride and also has great electronics, but in my case it had some other drawbacks such as the low ground clearance and interior color selection. The BMW is a great car, but as in all things there is some room for improvement in the ride.
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Still the Ultimate Driving Machine
EdOkin, Irvine, CA, 03/31/2020
BMW 5 Series 535i 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 8A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
My mom had a 1982 733i and it was so different from the Fords and Dodges that had recently been in my family. It was sporty, accelerated fast and had great handling along with a nice interior. There was no question this was a car built to drive. I hoped one day I might have a car like that. Fast forward 37 years to my 2016 certified pre-owned 535i (with M-Sport trim.) Sadly, I don't have that 1982 to test drive it against, but so much about the 2016 535i (F10) reminds me of that fondly remembered E23. I am informed that the version of the straight 6 that is in the 2016 vehicle is officially known as the N55B30M0 which produces 300 hp and 295 lb./feet of torque. Although this has less "power" than other versions of the N55, its subjective performance feels more powerful to me that many V-6 and V-8 cars I had test-driven, as well as the 2019 540i, 2020 530e and 2020 330i vehicles I have driven as loaners (yes the last two are 4 cylinder.) The transmission certainly enhances the overall performance, as well.I should also mention that the engine performs best when it is warmed up to about 230-240 degrees. The performance is best between gears 3 and 5, and when the sport display gets to the low to mid 200 HP range. For some reason as the HP approaches 300, it does seem to let down a bit. While I'm not anywhere near pushing the limits of the handling, I feel more secure than I did with my prior Hyundais, Hondas, Acuras and Toyotas as I turn corners and go along the freeway. This is not a "performance" car, but it certainly is more than sufficient as an excellent handling daily drive, that is more fun to drive than anything I've owned before. While the colorful "tech" in the 2019 and 2020 BMWs are nice features, and I do find the display a bit dull in its resolution and color scheme, it's more than adequate, although the navigation could certainly be better. Many find they prefer a touch screen to the turns and clicks of the I-drive system, I'm fine with it. Overall, I prefer a more tactile driving experience, so the buttons, knobs, switches as well as the analog displays and the shift lever enhance my opinion of the 535i. The seats are very comfortable and there's sufficient tech such as the backup camera, parking assist, rain sensing wipers, etc. to help out and still maintain the driver-focused experience. The city gas mileage is honestly awful and while not the largest BMW, I find the 535i about a foot longer than I'd prefer, after sampling the 540i, 530e, 330i, Genesis G80, Genesis G70, Kia Stinger, and Mercedes C-class, I'm still staying with my 2016 535i until BMW produces one I like better.
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BestCarDeals, San Diego, CA, 03/23/2020
BMW 5 Series 535i 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 8A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
The 2016 BMW 535i generally has a price that is under $35,000 with 13,000 miles, making it one of the smartest financial decisions, considering the fact that the 535i for the 2016 model was easily close to $70,000 with prestigious options. The sporty, midsize sedan is spacious and practical, with an aggressive front design. It is arguably the best handling vehicle when compared to its competition, with a solid and opulent interior. Also, this year of the 5 series is one of the most reliable, considering that BMW has maintained this body shape and design since 2011, meaning that every year BMW received feedback and worked on the reliability from the time period of 2011-2016. BMW's inline 6 engines are considered one of the best, and it can be seen in this car. With a solid 300 horsepower, its still a quick vehicle reaching a 0-60 time between 5 seconds and 5.3 seconds. BMW, however, designed a very heavy vehicle(close to 4,100 pounds), and by making the 535i slightly lighter, the car had the ability to be quicker and more nimble, which would make the car look impressive on paper.
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