2016 BMW 528i | an average guy's review

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  • Here's my honest review of the 2016 BMW 528i with BMW's 4 wheel drive technology- XDrive. The smooth ride, elegant interior and twin turbo performance made me a believer. I also approve of its AWD capability- driving effortlessly through a late winter snow storm in Michigan.
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  • @FJTabb
    @FJTabb 4 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Not a car I would say you would buy for fun, but thats coming from a guy that drives a tuned 5.0 Mustang. But my wife has this car, and far as comfort and drive ,I finally found out why they say BMW is the ultimate driving machine.

  • @Istormur
    @Istormur 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Just signed papers on my 528i today can’t be more excited! Great review

    • @averageguytested
      @averageguytested  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      That’s awesome!! I drove this vehicle from New York to Jackson, MI during a blizzard and it performed like a champ! Congratulations and enjoy the ride! 🖐🏽

    • @honcho_trades4632
      @honcho_trades4632 ปีที่แล้ว

      Have you had any problems I’m thinking about getting one

  • @tweston315
    @tweston315 5 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Thanks so much for the awesome review! I absolutely love my 528i.....and it truly is the Ultimate Driving Machine! I test drove a Mercedes Benz right before I test drove my 528i. While driving the Mercedes, it was like no big deal. But when I drove my BMW, I was all smiles! So, I slapped my money down on the counter, and Boom! Well, to be perfectly honest, there was no money out down, but my notes are worth every penny! Lol

    • @averageguytested
      @averageguytested  5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      It really is a dream machine- enjoy! Happy New Year!

  • @djshnibz
    @djshnibz 7 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Just stumbled upon your channel, I like your review and editing style. Thanks for sharing.

  • @LittleMissLiz2009
    @LittleMissLiz2009 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    great video bro! I currently drive a 2016 528i xDrive with the limited edition package that includes a black kidney grill and trim and 19inch rims, my 528xi comes fully optioned and is hands down the best car I've ever owned especially in the winter here in New England (Connecticut) it moves effortlessly through the snow and is a ton of fun to drift around in once you turn off the traction control. I love the content keep it up bro!

    • @averageguytested
      @averageguytested  7 ปีที่แล้ว

      +sweet ride👍🏽 thanks for the kind words! Kyle Owen

  • @STEVE33437
    @STEVE33437 7 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Tony~~Nice review, glad to see you back into cars!

  • @NauticalBlue500SE
    @NauticalBlue500SE 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I still love driving my BMW F10, great review thank you from South Africa!!!

  • @DaddyIvo
    @DaddyIvo 7 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Great review, young man!!! Looking forward to more reviews!

  • @mcypress5m402
    @mcypress5m402 7 ปีที่แล้ว +53

    The wood is not faux, its real wood. BMW does not use faux wood anymore.

    • @averageguytested
      @averageguytested  7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      +thanks for the correction 👍🏼 and thanks for watching Mcypress5 M

    • @alide1553
      @alide1553 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      What you are saying is partly incorrect. The wood is real (veneers) and you CAN get BMWs with real leather or faux leather (formerly "leatherette" now rebranded as " SensaTec"). Great review!

    • @Xixu.co.6
      @Xixu.co.6 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Donna Peroche Leatherette is better than leather in literally every way.

    • @Jwdude123
      @Jwdude123 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      theMediaMart idiot

    • @babybear4524
      @babybear4524 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Xixu.co.6 Sure...especially if your wearing shorts and want to feel a scratchy rough surface rubbing against your legs....NOT !!!

  • @chefjefe68
    @chefjefe68 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Good to see you back in the saddle again Tony. If you think that motor has good power, you need to experience it in my 328.

  • @MichaelNNguyen
    @MichaelNNguyen 7 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I'm loving mine too.

    • @averageguytested
      @averageguytested  7 ปีที่แล้ว

      +sweet! Enjoy the ride👍🏽M I C H A E L

  • @ryanenstad8928
    @ryanenstad8928 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Top notch review Tony. Keep kicking a$$ and I'll keep Pushing the ▶️ button...

  • @pedrofernandez3893
    @pedrofernandez3893 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    You're on fire, my friend!

    • @babybear4524
      @babybear4524 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yeah he is high on Coke!!

  • @nicblank09
    @nicblank09 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Lol man I subbed to u like 8 years ago, great video!

  • @miloure3882
    @miloure3882 7 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Just subscribed by the way. You always have good content.

  • @delvinchandler
    @delvinchandler 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    KEEP PUSHING PLAY what's up great review sir.

    • @averageguytested
      @averageguytested  7 ปีที่แล้ว

      +thanks! What's going on? HahasoNotorious 327

    • @delvinchandler
      @delvinchandler 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Not much trying to enjoy the new year

  • @kash-tz1ee
    @kash-tz1ee 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I love the way he drank that coke out of nowhere at 4:32 😅

  • @pedrofernandez3893
    @pedrofernandez3893 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You're on fire my friend!

  • @Trooper33
    @Trooper33 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I love my 528i. Fun to drive, great gas mileage in eco-pro mode, and plenty of get-up. If I didn't have a long commute, I would have the 535i.

    • @averageguytested
      @averageguytested  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      The ultimate driving machine 👍🏽

    • @Glendocious
      @Glendocious 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      My 535 D gets just as good gas mileage as the 528. Definitely look into the diesel!

  • @henrimalts6871
    @henrimalts6871 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I'm comparing 2016 528i to my 2008 535xi that I had.
    On the 2008 13years later the interior was 100%, when touching the plastics it did not make any crackling sound. The 2016 as of today the plastic feels cheaper and when I touch it does make crackling sound.
    On the 535 the turbo pull feels great, I don't feel the turbo pull on the 528i it does seem a bit weak.
    The F10 is definitely more spacious while in the driver seat than E60.
    I do miss my 1990 520 :D

    • @averageguytested
      @averageguytested  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      You can thank value engineering for that. 🖐🏽

  • @kngmidas8332
    @kngmidas8332 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This guy is HIlarious

  • @mrswamzi4382
    @mrswamzi4382 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    My father has one and I'm telling you, juts sitting in the back, when he goes, you reeeeaaaally feel stuck to the seat, and if you try to fight to get up from that, your neck breaks LOL. Awesome review though!

  • @poohead4360
    @poohead4360 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I like the reviews you do - it's want average guys look for. I'm tired of hearing videos of guys that are truly trying to be "real" but yet they are sponsored.

  • @yunior12
    @yunior12 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Good average guy review, I prefer the idrive system, touch screens are messy in a car.

    • @averageguytested
      @averageguytested  7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      +I hear you - I like the intuitive nature of the touch screen over i drive. You must have more brain capacity than me :) thanks for watching! Who

  • @Xixu.co.6
    @Xixu.co.6 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Funny you say the seat is too low. My biggest complaint with my last two bmw's was that the seats were way too high lol

    • @averageguytested
      @averageguytested  6 ปีที่แล้ว

      There’s a different seat for everyone

    • @babybear4524
      @babybear4524 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@averageguytested I almost bought a great Beemer yesterday until I test drove it and had the exact same problem. the seat adjustments should allow shorter people to move the seat up to a more comfortable and safer position but it does not. Even with my seat cushion that I use in my Audi I still wasnt high enough to see clearly over the dash. You perhaps answered an important question for me and that is, does the 338i and the 5 series give you more options to adjust the seat? Seems like the answer is NO. I will have to buy a thicker cushion if I buy this car. I do wish you discussed other features but maybe thats not what you like to do in your reviews. idk.

  • @juancamilogonzalezva
    @juancamilogonzalezva 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks ...

  • @miloure3882
    @miloure3882 7 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Where do you rent from, if you don't mind that I ask?

    • @averageguytested
      @averageguytested  7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      +national, budget and sometimes enterprise dodge charger

  • @pedrofernandez3893
    @pedrofernandez3893 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Can you review a 2010 Yaris hatchback

  • @juhthreef
    @juhthreef 7 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Good review, single turbo though BTW.

    • @averageguytested
      @averageguytested  7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      +thanks👍🏽Ja M

    • @LittleMissLiz2009
      @LittleMissLiz2009 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Ja M correct but it is a single twin-scroll turbocharger, a lot of people hear "twin" and think it means 2. A twin-scroll turbo gathers exhaust from pairs of cylinders in alternating sequence instead of 1 at a time. The reason for the twin-scroll is to eliminate turbo lag and as a proud owner of a 2016 528i xDrive I can say there is minimal turbo lag but the 256lb ft of torque you receive at only 1100 rpms really puts this car ahead of the previous 6cyl naturally aspirated 528i models in terms of power, speed. It is an awesome car and a great daily driver, I think if you are in the market for a bmw the new 4cyl twin scroll engines are a great option that captures that true bmw feel without costing you an arm and a leg!

  • @alankhodatalab4277
    @alankhodatalab4277 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great review thank you, just wondering, how would you rate the reliability on the car?

    • @averageguytested
      @averageguytested  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks for watching! I never talk about reliability because I don’t do long term testing. Consumer Reports does a great job with reliability statistics on every vehicle. Check them out 👍🏽

    • @averageguytested
      @averageguytested  4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      They also publish reliability statistics over the life of a car and go back about 10 years.

    • @alankhodatalab4277
      @alankhodatalab4277 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      theMediaMart thank you for the reply. I’ll check consumer reports out.

    • @averageguytested
      @averageguytested  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      👍🏽

  • @joaorodrigues-dy9rm
    @joaorodrigues-dy9rm 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    If you dont like the analog cluster on a bmw, you dont like cars honestly😅, its a hallmark of a drivers car, a bmw.
    So you dont like e30 m3??

    • @averageguytested
      @averageguytested  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Ha ha - thanks for watching! I really enjoyed my time in the 528 for sure.

  • @Oakcliffagent
    @Oakcliffagent 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I need to know about reliability i plan on getting a 2011 528i

    • @averageguytested
      @averageguytested  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I believe the reliability is decent, but repairs are costly. Check consumer reports to be sure. 👍🏽

  • @darshpatel8974
    @darshpatel8974 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What's the real life milage ??? City nd road ???

    • @averageguytested
      @averageguytested  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Check out edmunds.com for real-world stats. Thanks for watching!

  • @NicholasL2288
    @NicholasL2288 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    There is a bmw just like yours for sale near me with only 33,000 miles on it and it’s $20,000 why is it so cheap for low mileage??? Should I get it?

    • @averageguytested
      @averageguytested  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      BMWs are pricey to repair and aren’t know for being the most reliable vehicles. I’d have it checked out by a mechanic before you buy.

    • @NicholasL2288
      @NicholasL2288 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      theMediaMart Ah yes I was planning to get it checked by my cousin who is a mechanic and used to own a bmw 7 series.

    • @fashionjunkie4855
      @fashionjunkie4855 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Lalalalalala Lalalalalala does this model have ambient lighting?

  • @krizkid99
    @krizkid99 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Is this a good first car?

  • @andrewsudhir2958
    @andrewsudhir2958 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Did this man just say twin turbo engine.... 6:20 !!!!

  • @omarhijazi1183
    @omarhijazi1183 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    30k is regular guy?

  • @BSGSV
    @BSGSV 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    That awkward moment when you mistake real wood for "faux wood".

    • @averageguytested
      @averageguytested  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      😂

    • @BSGSV
      @BSGSV 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@averageguytested nice reviews nonetheless

  • @pedrofernandez3893
    @pedrofernandez3893 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Four cylinders in a luxury car is a no-no in my book, they belong in economy cars, not this.

    • @averageguytested
      @averageguytested  7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      +it has plenty of power, but I hear you, bro. pedro fernandez

    • @pedrofernandez3893
      @pedrofernandez3893 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Fake power and fake wood? What kind of luxury car is this? Give me an M5 with its 10 cylinder beast and send all my money to the middle east.

    • @chefjefe68
      @chefjefe68 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Greets, Pedro. I hear you, but among luxury cars, a 2.0L 4 cylinder turbo is the standard base engine. Lexus, Infiniti, Audi, Jaguar, and even Mercedes all have this type of engine.

  • @mrmrjims3865
    @mrmrjims3865 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    This is my dream car. I wish I can afford it one day

    • @averageguytested
      @averageguytested  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      I hear you.

    • @nynthworld4152
      @nynthworld4152 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@averageguytested I might look at a used 2016 5 Series in a few days. Under 50k miles ok?

    • @kerbytheslayer6181
      @kerbytheslayer6181 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Get one from the 98-02 better than this "5" series.

    • @nynthworld4152
      @nynthworld4152 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@kerbytheslayer6181 98-02? Great scott! ( Back to the Future joke ).👍

    • @mrmrjims3865
      @mrmrjims3865 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@kerbytheslayer6181 I dont like the look of 5 series before 2011

  • @snwelch8005
    @snwelch8005 7 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Hey Average guy...the wood is real not faux! WTF?

    • @averageguytested
      @averageguytested  7 ปีที่แล้ว

      +I've heard. It looked Faux to me. My bad. S & N Welch

    • @1980cantrell
      @1980cantrell 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      I have this exact model it is real it has a protective layer on it is why

    • @1980cantrell
      @1980cantrell 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      The seat actually goes higher you have to push the button twice and hold and it'll extend higher and the lumbar is the cricular button. ..
      The sports+ more is awwwwsome....

  • @jwagner1993
    @jwagner1993 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Rwd for me

    • @averageguytested
      @averageguytested  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I just spent a couple of days in the 2021 740i - what a smooth ride.

  • @pedrofernandez3893
    @pedrofernandez3893 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    For the price, the wood should not be FAUX, has wood gotten so expensive that they cannot afford to put real wood in there? Come on, Beemer guys!

    • @STEVE33437
      @STEVE33437 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Pedro Fernandez~~You are so right! Faux wood is unacceptable at this price!

    • @averageguytested
      @averageguytested  7 ปีที่แล้ว

      + agreed. Maybe it was real wood? pedro fernandez

    • @pedrofernandez3893
      @pedrofernandez3893 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Even if it used Viagra, it would be considered real wood.

    • @kemarbailey9679
      @kemarbailey9679 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      David Malinovsky smart man, are you a gtr fan btw,? because that is what they do

  • @redriver15262
    @redriver15262 7 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    This car looks like it came out of 2004 when compared to the E class

    • @averageguytested
      @averageguytested  7 ปีที่แล้ว

      +hmm send me the E Class for my next review :) Boots N Pants

    • @aamirbasir5464
      @aamirbasir5464 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Boots N Pants
      Ugh Benz people on a bmw video ! Every Benz sedan has had the same look since 2003

    • @apaturalegendary6905
      @apaturalegendary6905 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      lol benzs r for grandparents ---- no style whatsoever

  • @skylermchale6462
    @skylermchale6462 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The gauges are definitely dated, to an embarrassing level. And in comparison to say, an E-Class or an A6, it has fallen behind in terms of luxury in my opinion

    • @averageguytested
      @averageguytested  7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      +agreed!skyler mchale

    • @Birmingham_racing
      @Birmingham_racing 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      skyler mchale that’s because Audi and Mercedes just launched brand new models and this is end of its production line being last generation. The new 5 series is in a different league to this one

  • @PresidentJackBauer
    @PresidentJackBauer 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I would rather buy a more usable lower level car with the money this one coats

    • @averageguytested
      @averageguytested  7 ปีที่แล้ว

      +i'm in your camp. B Blackwell

    • @lapancaki6548
      @lapancaki6548 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      It's like 15k used now it's a pretty good car

    • @Dshowtime718
      @Dshowtime718 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yeah I like the ford fusion sync 3 inside, this looks the same for how many years now

  • @beny.5872
    @beny.5872 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Sensatec interior is very poor in these cars, must get real leather.

    • @raybutts9133
      @raybutts9133 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I disagree. Sensa tec wears like iron. I special ordered mine to get it. Its great!

  • @blahshahaha5032
    @blahshahaha5032 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Damm his voice

  • @kerbytheslayer6181
    @kerbytheslayer6181 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Itz got a turbo? I'm outta here.

  • @alinmatti786
    @alinmatti786 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    It's a 4 cylinder

    • @averageguytested
      @averageguytested  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Turbo

    • @garyroland9266
      @garyroland9266 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Despite it being a 2.0 4 cylinder, I've heard good things. And you can get them remarkably less than the 535 or 550. I'm still looking. Haven't decided yet.

    • @alcantarainterior8078
      @alcantarainterior8078 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      This model it’s way more reliable than the 535. You don’t need more power on this type of car, for its refinement and composed character will meet the expectations if not exceeding them; Flawless in its category

    • @alankhodatalab4277
      @alankhodatalab4277 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Alcantara Interior hey man, I’m about to get this gen 528i vs 535i, would you say for sure that the 528i is more reliable?

    • @alcantarainterior8078
      @alcantarainterior8078 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Alan Rohadi by far. Don’t get me wrong, the 535 is a blast with the N54 motor that comes with it is a blast to drive (same motor in the 335), great power from factory. My suggestion for you is to visit the forums online like “Bimmer world” among others where you’ll be able to find various testimonies in reference on this topic. Very helpful info. Just think of the 535 as a “diy wrencher” in order to save a lot of money. Is almost and endless money pit of a car; too much power it everything plastic along w a bunch of electrical gremlins.

  • @jaromor8808
    @jaromor8808 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    this is not "the best of both worlds"... that would be *a touch screen* with redundant physical buttons

  • @BMan100
    @BMan100 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    iPainintheass by BMW....UCONNECT ALL THE WAY!......and it ain't no Hemi 392.....

  • @sumchoimai1490
    @sumchoimai1490 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I'm sorry but if you're trying to be funny that's a failure.

    • @averageguytested
      @averageguytested  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      You’re not that funny either. Believe me.

    • @sumchoimai1490
      @sumchoimai1490 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I never said I was.

    • @averageguytested
      @averageguytested  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      You didn’t have to.

    • @sumchoimai1490
      @sumchoimai1490 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Shut the hell up. And what an idiot you must be to like comments that are insulting. I can't wait for the reply to this one. Oh and don't forget to like and give me that stupid little heart.

    • @averageguytested
      @averageguytested  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      😂😂😂