2009 BMW 5 Series 528i Sedan

Pros

The car looks and drives very nice

Cons

BATTERY issues

Purchased As New

I have 6 months on my lease and can't wait to get out of this car. The car looks and drives nice, but I can't believe I walk to my car hoping it starts. Battery drains, bmw service rep said I need to charge the battery every night because my daily trips are too short... who has time to charge their car battery??? This isn't an electric car! I've had to jump start this car twice this week, and taking car back to bmw tomorrow for the 4th time on this issue.

Sad when you are walking to your car after work and the guy with the 8 year old Kia is helping you jump your 5 series!

Bottom line... I can't wait until my lease is over. I'm going to buy a Honda or something. Don't say you weren't warned....read morehide

Pros

Gorgeous from the outside and very nice on the inside

Cons

iDrive, acceleration

Purchased As New

Typical, gorgeous BMW classic look on the outside - can't be beat for distinctiveness and class. This "beast" a bit slow on acceleration, but can't beat the ride once you get up to speed. Better, much smoother ride than the last model. Great lights, and driving position. Cup holders are silly. iDrive is confusing and gear shift lever a bit unintuitive, but any simpleton can eventually figure it out. If you are looking for status, luxury and an excellent drive then this BMW will be hard to beat. For value, go elsewhere - i.e., Japanese cars....read morehide

I love driving my BMW 528i.
Very comfortable, affordable, enjoyable, and cannot wait to take a long trip in my new car.My daughters love it, too.

Pros

nice car

Cons

Price is too high, can get Pontiac G8 for half price and just as good

The BMW 5 series is a beautiful car. Handles great, power, luxury. But the cost is ourrageous. The maintenance cost just makes me mad once the warranty expires. I wish I bought the new Pontiac G8 instead, I drove one of those and it is even nicer for half the price. I think the Pontiac G8 will be my next car unless BMW wakes up....read morehide

Pros

It's a really nice drive but I don't care for the leather its stiff and cheap looking.

Cons

I hate the I drive it is not user friendy at all!

The I Drive is my biggest complaint because I need the Nav for work and it is so touchy you have to start all over if you do one thing wrong VERY FRUSTRATING! My Acura RL was very user friendly and the screen was much better/easier to look at while driving.

Pros

Fantastic fuel economy

Cons

I don't find anything to complain about

My BMW is the smoothest riding automobile I have ever driven, the fuel economy is great and the ladies love it.

Gilbert Moreno