Loaner Review Part II 09 535i

Yes2m3cs · 07-02-2009, 06:46 AM

Well,

I kinda wish I wasn't writing this review but last night coming home from work my car went into limp mode all of a sudden, dash lit up out of no where. I called my SA to bring my baby to the dealership since they are open late during the week which is nice. I turned the car off and turned it back on and the light was gone and the car ran fine again

Since a code was probably stored, I wanted to know what happened. My dealership has taken pretty good care of me so far so fingers are crossed. I just had my fuel pump replaced about 4k miles ago. My SA and salesman noticed my berk exhaust as soon as he fired it up and complimented me on it

I had my choice of quite a few sweet bmw loaners but I decided to try a brand new fully loaded 2009 535i with 900 miles on it. I had the 335i last time and I wrote a review and impressions post on it.

Well, I can say this, I thought the 335 was big! This bad boy is HUGE

I can only imagine what the 7 series must feel like! The weather is florida has been horrible for the last 3 days so I cant report too much on the performance of the car but its comfy to say the least. The interior is very nice, from the dash to the buttons and knobs. Better than our 1 series but I would hope it would be for the money!

I am hoping it dries out later so I can drive it a bit more to see what the N54 can do in the big boy!

Overall, nice nice car but WAAY to big for me, I miss my 135

Patiently waiting for dealer to give me an update on my ride.

Brian

tbird · 07-02-2009, 06:58 AM

Man oh man do I agree. Every time I have driven my mother's 5, I feel like I should mount a Howitzer to the roof.

The 1 is the best looking BMW, and just the right size.

m_thompson · 07-02-2009, 11:29 AM

A friend of mine in Germany has a 730d and it has a TV receiver in the nav. This thing is really big, about the size of my first apartment. Everytime I ride in it I look for the remote for the TV.

MOCKBA · 07-02-2009, 11:12 PM

Something wrong with 3. I swap between E class and 1 daily and never feel that E class any bigger. I can tell only that 1 accelerates differently.

DVDA · 07-03-2009, 12:55 AM

What BMW dealership do you go to in the "Sunshine State?"

Yes2m3cs · 07-03-2009, 09:08 AM

Its over at Reeves BMW in Tampa where I bought it from. It threw 2 codes:

One for the gas cap??? They replaced it..

The other code says to update the software...I hope that goes well..

I am still enjoying the 535 in the meantime and should be giving it back today.

I will follow up later today

Brian

x97Melbourne · 07-03-2009, 03:43 PM

i love those new 5s also. they are fast for being such a large car. i drove automatics in both the 535i and 550i. i'd never get an automatic in a 1/3 series, but it seems to fit the 5 series very nicely. wish i could swing for a 535i for my daily driver!!!!

if you have a chance, take the 550i for a spin.....damn its fast. the "traction light" goes off if you floor it at 40MPH.....now thats power. i love the heads up display also!!

07-02-2009, 06:46 AM	#1
Yes2m3cs Captain 155 Rep 851 Posts Drives: 2018 M3CS 2016 M4 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Sunshine State iTrader: (2)	Loaner Review Part II 09 535i Well, I kinda wish I wasn't writing this review but last night coming home from work my car went into limp mode all of a sudden, dash lit up out of no where. I called my SA to bring my baby to the dealership since they are open late during the week which is nice. I turned the car off and turned it back on and the light was gone and the car ran fine again Since a code was probably stored, I wanted to know what happened. My dealership has taken pretty good care of me so far so fingers are crossed. I just had my fuel pump replaced about 4k miles ago. My SA and salesman noticed my berk exhaust as soon as he fired it up and complimented me on it I had my choice of quite a few sweet bmw loaners but I decided to try a brand new fully loaded 2009 535i with 900 miles on it. I had the 335i last time and I wrote a review and impressions post on it. Well, I can say this, I thought the 335 was big! This bad boy is HUGE I can only imagine what the 7 series must feel like! The weather is florida has been horrible for the last 3 days so I cant report too much on the performance of the car but its comfy to say the least. The interior is very nice, from the dash to the buttons and knobs. Better than our 1 series but I would hope it would be for the money! I am hoping it dries out later so I can drive it a bit more to see what the N54 can do in the big boy! Overall, nice nice car but WAAY to big for me, I miss my 135 Patiently waiting for dealer to give me an update on my ride. Brian __________________ 2018 M3CS - Alpine White 2016 BMW M4 - Vorsteiner \| Michelin MPSS \| Dinan \| Swift \| M Performance Carbon Everything (Garage Queen) 2016 VW GTI - Unitronic Stage 1 Tune \| AWE Track Edition Exhaust (Daily Driver)
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tbird Captain 31 Rep 683 Posts Drives: "Bianca" 135cic AW/TC Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: FLL iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 135cic [0.00]	Man oh man do I agree. Every time I have driven my mother's 5, I feel like I should mount a Howitzer to the roof. The 1 is the best looking BMW, and just the right size. __________________ 2008 135cic, Alpine White/Terracotta Leather/BlackTop, Premium Package (Bluetooth, folding mirrors, etc), Sport Package with M Wheel, Navigation, Logic7 with HD and IPod and Sirius, Steptronic, M Aerodynamic Kit 2001 Focus ZX3, modified for fun commuting Previous 2006 325xi 2002 Audi A4 3.0 Quattro 1997 Audi A4 2.8 Quattro 1984 Audi 4000S Quattro modified 1955 Ford Thunderbird 1969 Camaro modified 1993 Ford Explorer (basic hauling) 1984+1988 Ford Broncos 1993 Honda Civic (Commuter, junk) 2008 Mini (wife's car, AWESOME) A few more
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07-02-2009, 11:29 AM	#3
m_thompson Major 133 Rep 1,416 Posts Drives: M-Sport 128i, 328xi, 3.0CS Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: New England, USA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 128i [0.00] 1972 3.0CS [10.00]	A friend of mine in Germany has a 730d and it has a TV receiver in the nav. This thing is *really* big, about the size of my first apartment. Everytime I ride in it I look for the remote for the TV. __________________ '09 128i - Black Sapphire Metallic\Coral Red\Glacier Silver\N51 DISA\6MT\Navigation\Premium\M-Sport\Heated seats\Xenon\Headlights\iPod\Smartphone\Euro Delivery
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MOCKBA Captain 54 Rep 870 Posts Drives: 135 convertible Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: SFBA iTrader: (0)	Something wrong with 3. I swap between E class and 1 daily and never feel that E class any bigger. I can tell only that 1 accelerates differently. __________________ 535i/HUD Kamerton brings me true sound fidelity
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DVDA Major 123 Rep 1,419 Posts Drives: women crazy Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Tamarac, Florida iTrader: (0)	What BMW dealership do you go to in the "Sunshine State?"
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07-03-2009, 09:08 AM	#6
Yes2m3cs Captain 155 Rep 851 Posts Drives: 2018 M3CS 2016 M4 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Sunshine State iTrader: (2)	Its over at Reeves BMW in Tampa where I bought it from. It threw 2 codes: One for the gas cap??? They replaced it.. The other code says to update the software...I hope that goes well.. I am still enjoying the 535 in the meantime and should be giving it back today. I will follow up later today Brian __________________ 2018 M3CS - Alpine White 2016 BMW M4 - Vorsteiner \| Michelin MPSS \| Dinan \| Swift \| M Performance Carbon Everything (Garage Queen) 2016 VW GTI - Unitronic Stage 1 Tune \| AWE Track Edition Exhaust (Daily Driver)
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07-03-2009, 03:43 PM	#7
x97Melbourne Molar World 47 Rep 916 Posts Drives: 2016 435i Coupe Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Florida iTrader: (0)	i love those new 5s also. they are fast for being such a large car. i drove automatics in both the 535i and 550i. i'd never get an automatic in a 1/3 series, but it seems to fit the 5 series very nicely. wish i could swing for a 535i for my daily driver!!!! if you have a chance, take the 550i for a spin.....damn its fast. the "traction light" goes off if you floor it at 40MPH.....now thats power. i love the heads up display also!! __________________ Current: 2016 435i Coupe Previous: 2014 335i Sedan; 2013 328i Cv, 2011 335i Sedan Gone But Not Forgotten: 2008 135i Convertible (my favorite)
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