2010 BMW 5 Series 535i Sedan

Pros

Beautiful inside and out, great fun to drive, i-drive (despite what you read)

Cons

None really, may be more options in Navigation

Purchased As New

I got the 535i (M package) just a week ago. The car is absolutely gorgeous. I've got it through the European Delivery which was a great fun in itself. Now, 8 weeks later, I finally have the car here and enjoy driving it every day. I actually love the i-drive. I've read so many silly things about it, how complicated it is, etc. Anybody smart enough to operate a cell phone or i-pod can operate the i-drive. The learning takes 10 min and once you know how to use it you wonder how any car can be without it. The acceleration is great and if you don't mind burning some gas, the sport button makes the car fly. Brakes, fit, finish are all great. If you thinking about buying don't forget the M package: it makes a great looking car stunning....read morehide

Pros

The vehicle has great handling and performance.

Cons

I've had a 5 Series for a few years now. At only 85000 miles, I had to replace the transmission!

Purchased As Used

This is a good car. I just did not expect to have to replace the transmision on a $50,000 vehivle at less than 90,000 miles. The BMW dealeship wanted almost $7,000 to replace the transmission!!!!Well, i did NOT go that route. I have to drive about 2,500 miles per month and quickly find out the quality of my cars. Nissan Maxima (347,000 mi), Ford Explorer (200,000), and my recently purchased vehicle...Acura RL (over 25,000 mi already!) I have had no significant problems out those vehicles considering the cost and maintenance....read morehide

Pros

Nice handling, great feel, smooth ride

Cons

sports pkg with tires create a rougher ride

Purchased As Not Purchased

Once I got into the car, it drove great, the comfort features and the
Nav / computer system were very user friendly. However, getting in and out of the car was the difficult part. Seems the front doors are made a bit small with the door frame 6" or more in front of the seat itself. I'm 6' 200# and have no trouble getting in and out of my G35
If the door frame were a bit larger, I would have left with a new 535...read morehide

Pros

Fast, Sport, Lots of power

Cons

A little expensive compared to other cars but its a bmw

Purchased As New

Had this car for over a month and i love it. its really fast, and sporty. Great MPG for the twin turbo engine.get around 31 highway and 23 in city. very sexy car. the navi on this car is great. the logic 7 speakers are the best i have heard so far.13 speakers and 2 subwoofers. sound crisp and clear. i drove a tl and not even comparable. drove the E-class which was very smooth and had a very nice interior but it wasn't even close as sporty as the 535i. Bmw well done...read morehide

Pros

Looks great,Drives like a sports car. All the power you can use

Cons

Stock run flat tires jolt the car when hitting chuck holes.

Purchased As New

The car is better on the road than in the lot and it looks great. It is really fun to drive. The harder you push into the corners, the better it feels. I have never had it break loose yet, so I do not know how it will be on slick roads.
Everything fits and works well. The hood, doors and trunk lines are all even . It is solid in every way I would rate it above the Lexus we owned before.
The run flat tires are very stiff and give it some chop at slow speeds on rough roads. It feels like "the wheels hit the road" when going through chuck holes at slow speeds. I do not notice it at highway speeds? We may change the tires to a convential sports tire and see if they are better?
Overall it is the best car that I have owned. I hope time proves me right. Only 5000 miles to date and loving it !...read morehide