I bought a 2008 BMW 535i and love it!!!!! It is very fast and fun to drive. The stereo system is the best I have ever heard in a vehicle. It is very comfortable and I have NO complaint.
I've had mine for 3 years, my favorite car and I agree with everything the person above said still. So sad that I have to get rid of it as I beat the absolute living shit outta it and now the transmission is fucked at 85k
We also will review used cars on the market, particularly if they are in good shape. Plus, the used car market is quite popular and consumers want to know how they hold up along with the specifications of the vehicle.
Yeah, it took me a while, because most hardcore Bimmer-philes regard the E39 as the BEST 5 Series ever built, but this car grew on me too. Once you get past the ugly Bangle-Butt! lol :)
Excellent car. The only thing to look for before buying one is to check for the Westgate rattle, HPFP and turbo leakage. This problem is well known in N54 turbo BMW engines, 535i, 335i etc. It will require you to purchase a brand new set of turbos. So make sure you have a warranty that covers all internally lubricated parts or have the car checked for those issues, even a slight problem can lead to more serious ones. New turbos cost around 2-3 thousand and installation can be over 4 grand. BMW has extended the warranties on the N54 with accordance to the Westgate issue, 8 years 80k miles, whichever comes first from the day the car was originally first sold.
We think the 535i's power is sufficient. However, these N54 motors were known to have some recalls and issues. Make sure they are taken care of before making your purchase.
I owned my '08 535i for 4 years before I discovered it had a heated steering wheel. 🤣🤣🤣 (The button to activate it is NOT in plain site.) I live in Wisconsin and the winters here can be super snowy and super cold. Amazingly, I have NEVER had trouble in the snow as it's a rear wheel drive. (I use all season tires.) The heated seats (and steering wheel) are a blessing in the cold and the A/C blows VERY cold. Lots of extras. Blah blah blah. *It being a (twin) turbo change your oil very often. Turbos tend to need good quality CLEAN oil since they spin at ungodly speeds and can fail if not properly maintained. Don't be a cheapskate and change every 7000+ miles. Every 3k-5k miles is what I do and I'm good. I have 200,000 miles and get 30 mpg with cruise set at 70mph. Yes you must use premium fuel.
Huh, I don't know what planet some of you people are from, but this car is EXCELLENT! I've had this car for several years now and absolutely no problems whatsoever. Purchased the car certified pre-owned and one of the best decisions I've ever made, next to the certified 2003 pre-owned Mercedes Benz C320 I purchased many years ago (RIP-Car Accident); I really enjoyed that car as well. But let's not digress.... Well, if you want a great BMW, that's roomy, strong, fast and reliable this is it. Don't listen to the naysayers. I'm a proud owner and I love it! #BMW535i08
Affinity Keep the Vanoss system in check, but other than that, when we had our 2010 it was a great car. And it was pretty rare with x drive and m sport package. It hauled ass and took corners well, and you could fit five happily in it (4 if it's a family)
This styling still looks modern today. I like it! BUT, my favorite 5 series will always be the E39..... timeless, imposing front end, and muscular from the right angle.
What I like about this channel is that they not only talk about the good things about the car, they also talk about the bad things. Some channels on RU-vid doesn't do that and we all know what RU-vid channel I'm talking about.
It was by far the best driving generation once you ditched the crappy RFTs though. Firm ride and excellent handling and the comfort seats were probably the most comfortable seats available in a car. I haven't driven an F10 but many F10 owners who had E60s before wish they kept their old E60s.
The awesome thing about these cars is the amount of power you can get from these n54 engines with some simple ecu chips. 600 bux at Burger Tuning and you get 100 extra horsepower and 120 extra lbs of torque at the crank. You can pick one up for 17k now used.
iClassic Why go Dinan? It costs 4 times as much, can only be installed/removed by a dealer, gives you less HP & TQ than the Burger Tuning unit, has only 1 map, doesn't have a map to support E85, doesn't adapt to performance mods, can't make changes to settings on the fly, etc etc. I can go on. I understand that when you hear "Dinan" you think BMW, but c'mon. Why pay a shit ton more for a shit ton less?
Lol I know this is weird but there is one in my city and My dad said he gonna get me a new car and im hoping to get this you wouldn't believe the price if I told you
It's hit or miss. If you pile on the miles the services will add up. Parts can be insanely expensive. Independent shops will cost less than dealers. We had a lot of electrical small things with previous gen 5 series. I'd go for a non-turbo inline 6 for maximum reliability odds, but it's not going to be very fast.
playdoh1975 that goes with any BMW , since most of their engines produce all of their torque down low. That’s why it’s SO easy to speed in those cars. You don’t realize you’re going 80 in a 45..... until you look down and see the speedo... or see a cop behind you.
I don't know coffeeman, BMW is well known for their inline 6 engines, and they sound amazing in their sportier cars. In the 5 series they made it so quiet that you don't really hear that amazing engine as much though.
The 2009 version of this car was better. It had a better version of the iDrive and less issues, basically it was the debugged version of this car. I had one for 12 years, every day I drove it, it put a smile on my face.
I've seen the kevlar airbag in the door panel stop a bullet before, saved a lady life. So they are almost armored in a way because of that configuration
If im not mistaken, It looks like the previous owner blacked all those things out. I also noticed that it seems to have the Euro headlights with the clear reflector instead of the amber colour!
Ok, good review until you corrected yourself and said you wouldn't call the car a "Sport Sedan" Really?? This car IS, and literally defined the "Sports Sedan" category for decades now. This car is LEAGUES ahead of all the numb and Soul-Less Infinitys, Acuras and Lexuses trying to posture as a BMW. Two words - ROAD FEEL !!
Lukas You may be right. I haven't driven either, so unlike most people on RU-vid, I won't be an armchair quarterback and pretend to be an expert on something I haven't had personal experience with :) My preference is towards German and Italian cars but am not a European car snob. Every country makes a great car at this stage of our hobby - much like music or high-end audio gear. It's only a question of personal preference.
Mike Acker Not only are they over 10 years old, 2008 was a bad year for the 535i. My dad’s 535i was great when it worked, but more often than not it didn’t and was in the shop.
I don't know what is wrong with you people. I LOVE this generation 5 series! This generation BMW 5 series is the only BMW I would buy. It is beautiful in my opinion and I normally do not like foreign car designs. And have you heard the engine note from the E60 M5 v10? It is amazing! Nice review as usual Sofyan!
never been impressed with BMW's at all but they do do one thing i like. in sport mode. shift up pull towards you, shift down is away from you. i hate shifting up pusing forward and i really hate the +/- buttons on the side of shifters. those are extremely stupid
The best generation of 5-series there ever was, the E60/E61. Every generation after moves further away from the near perfection of this model. You can't improve upon near perfection. Too bad I'm too scared to buy one because of the reliability.
Why the fuck cant bmw make their cars reliable? I mean damn. How can such a nice luxury vehicle have so many problems? I know people want to buy these cars, but their reliability is forcing them to go after Japanese brands and more. Why cant they get their shit together and prevent their consumers from paying hella cash just to get petty things fixed here and there?
I love BMWs because they look sexy but yes I agree. Their reliability goes downhill after the leasing period and they over charge you at dealers. That's why j drive a Lexus.
DaOldSchoolRapLova96 get a Lexus. If you maintain it regularly, it'll last for over 300k miles without any problems. Beamers that have over 60k miles start to have major problems
DaOldSchoolRapLova96 yes, it would be a great car. I is a v8 with 300 horsepower. You should get a 2004 that's fully loaded with navigation & manual shift option on the steering wheel. I would get a black on black with chrome wheels but that's my opinion lol. Also, note that the car only runs on premium fuel and the gas mileage is okay... Since Lexus are very reliable, it wouldn't really matter if the car has high mileage (150,000+) it will still keep going without major problems. These will cost under 10 grand btw... Some other car I'd recommend like the GS430 is the Infiniti M45 & Acura TL
I had a grey 08 535i. Fun car but over 100k miles forget it. Once stuff starts breaking it doesn’t stop. Cost a fortune to maintain. That’s why they are so cheap to buy. I drive was horrible those years
He said if you have to have German !! I'm trying got get a way from German cars and I don't like Japanese so which way to go ? Now I'm surprising my self and really thinking about the new Cadillac's specially the CTS . Thank you great review as always ..
I NEED ADVICE: I currently have an Acura TL 2004, 200km. Have had it since 2017 August and no problems. Just a strut change. I’m thinking about getting this car. What’s better overall? Better mileage? Better drive? Thanks y’all!
I know what channel you're talking about but I want to say that he doesn't have a choice since he wants access to top notch cars at high end dealerships. I'm sure he would want to but since he can't he lets people form their own opinions, learn a bit about the car and provide good content.
I have a 2008 535i. My question is how come my steering wheel is different than yours? Mine doesn’t have the chrome looking trim on the bottom. Was that and option?
It is Japanese cars that requires a lot of maintenance from time to time but for German cars they are far more reliable than any other car you can think of
Why does he push the gear shifter so aggressively lol And I'll definitely get me this car. With a sport package and as facelift it's one of the most beautiful cars ever
So I have an 08 535i in metallic bronze and i can honestly say alot of the stuff he is saying isn't accurate. Hold down the unlock button opens the windows and sun roof. In the e60 you close the door and lock it from the door handle outside and hold the lock until the windows close. And the key doesn't need to be in the ignition just in the car. He should've done more research on the vehicle
That's only if you have the comfort package (yes you can hold and roll windows and open roof in a non-comfort set-up, but not up and close roof) OR if you code the car using Carly for BMW or something similar.
