this dude gives the best in depth walk around of the car, inside and out. i feel like i just drove it lol. the car has sooo many features.not to mention the inside color combination!! nice m package also. only thing i wish it was the 550i. but overall great 18 mins on youtube. definitely 2 thumbs up !!! sheedlouch out
This car has just incredible attention to detail. Down to the little ambient lights and everything. It has heated rear seats which was quite a luxury for the time. It also had a gear shifter that is in my opinion better than the current gear shifter btw has on this car now. It has comfortable seats and quite a beauty engine too. Everything about this car is why I love BMW so much because it was just about perfect.
I just bought one with 19k miles for 43k at the United bmw of Roswell. I would recommend it to anyone, the sport option is fun as hell to drive. Get the 550i if you can afford it, 400hp v8!
it's been great! there's just an annoying clicking noise from the front right axle when you turn at a low speed at certain angle. I've tried to get it fixed, but it always comes back... if you can live with that its a-ok!
Mark Joseph btw the warranty doesn't cover maintainence. so you still have to get it serviced for brakes, rotors, oil, filters, etc. The maintainence plan is completely not connected to the warranty. I wouldn't buy the maintainence plan anyway because you're not even getting that much of a discount by paying all at once for maintainence vs over time. I Would say maintence is fine because it's mistly covered under warranty for faulty parts but regular maintence would be less than 1k a year if even that.
sorry saabkyle for tossing insults at commenters on your page sir.IM A HUGE fan and i used a format like yours in my video to sell my pontiac gto.SOLD IT! also when ever i buy a car or do some research i do a search on your channel 1st.
You're absolutely correct. 2011 was the year BMW switched to the twin scroll turbo in the 335i as well. I believe the 2011 335is still uses the twin turbo though.
@auaq I have a 2011 X5 with the same engine, and a week after we bought it, we drove over 800 Miles to go to a wedding. We averaged right at about 30 MPG with a highway speed of 75-80 MPH. I think the X5 is a little heavier than the 5 Series and isn't as low to the ground 'sleek' as the 535i is, thus the difference in mileage. The X5 with the same 300HP in-line 6 returns a consistent 23/24 MPG at each fill up. Once this engine is broken in, it really wakes up and you can feel the difference.
@TheRockisSmokin 300 hp is more than enough, believe me. Ive been in a 530d (240hp) doing 130 mph. It had a lot more to give and the ride comfort was still incredible, and very quiet. These are expensive for a reason: They are incredible cars.
Great car that has aged incredibly well, I didn’t like it when it was released, I thought it was too bland, possibly because it was a non sport model. My favorite of this era was the Jaguar XF, which I still think is beautiful, but the BMW, especially the interior, kept up with the time really really well.
@Vonnx3 For your information, BMW has never made a v6 configuration engine but only inline-6 or straight-6 engines and always at a slant angle. Every time the bonnet is up you would notice the engine is inclined at a certain angle and this is true for inline-4 and inline-6 engines. They have made plentiful v8 engines, one v10 engine, and v12 engines. They have once made a v16 engine for the rolls-royce but never put it into production although they still have it.
your 100% right, i just ordered mine...not an m5 but the above car will do me....better than spending £80,000 on an m5 which i cant relly afford..... i will leave that to the people who can truly and i mean truly can afford that m5 machine...........am happy with what i,ve ordered
This car lacks the best option - no adaptive cruise control :( Also weird that it has rear heated seats but no 4-zone climate control (two extra zones for rear passengers). Other than that pretty loaded (not fully loaded, some stuff still missing). 5 years later and it is still one of the best vehicles on the market.
@@jaxfan good for you and i'm interested in the same car too but tell me on what mileage did you buy it and how is goin on with this engine in terms of reliability ?
chromium exhaust pipe finishers, modified suspension settings,M light-alloy wheels.Front & rear bumpers,sill covers in body color & a striking diffusor insert in Dark Shadow Metallic on the tail underline the sporting character of the M pkg.M leather steering wheel,short-shifter gear lever(manual trans)in soft leather nappa.M emblems,sports seats.The seat covers are in a characteristic fabric-Alcantara design with contrasting stitching in Royal Blue.Also,there are three further leather finishes
@ramale97 It is M sport package, for those people that order new BMW's they have the option of getting this package, Basically you get the same car with BMW M// trim kit, steering wheel of an M// car, the exterior of an M car and other a few touches of M// cars. Horsepower and engine is the same. Kinda like getting F sport package for Lexus. This car only has 300hp and 300lb torque.
The Antrhracite wood is available on all 5 Series' What comes standard with the M-Sport pack is the Hexagonal Aluminum trim although it is rarely ordered
Just wanted to say I'm a huge Audi fan my whole life I have been driving only Audi never did I drove or seat in any BMW but have to admit I love this new ones and I'm seriously considering one in the future hopefully new M5....
i love true authentic BMW halos. ive seen some brand new 2011 BMWs driving around town and in BROAD DAYLIGHT the halos are super crisp and bright and can be seen from great distances away. simply awesome looking. i have some aftermarket halo lights on my GTI but they dont even compare.
thanks for the feedback just hearing you speak about the car I now its good. I will probably get the white. thanks for the help. I cant wait to get in my new car thanks
don't be sorry I am planning on getting it brand new to 2012 unless they have a 2011 I want but one I saw this video I fell in love with the m sport. I thought the regular one was ok but this one looks great. I will be geting this car without a dought.
Actually, have you heard the M5 without the system on, sounds exactly the same, it's more for inside entertainment due to the isolation of the cabin for road noise. Also, these straight six engines have a very pure exhaust note, and BMW does a lot to reduce noise from exhaust notes. I think it shows some kind of sublety. Anyway you can always ask your dealer to remove some of the resonators and give it a more direct sound if that's what you're looking for.
Is the automatic door shut feature standard? I have the same car but with x drive and more packages, fully loaded but my doors don't seem to shut if I fail to shut them
after watching this video I have to get the m sport package it looks likea different car love it. I would probably get one like the one in the video. btw how much did everything cost you? did you get it brand new?
Twin scroll not twin turbo. It's one turbo with two scrolls one larger than the other bro. Also the turbs doesn't kick in until later rpms. It saves gas in that you don't start moving until the turbo spools around 3500 rpm
@trencher7 Lexus LS, MB S Class and Jag XJ have that sort of feature except the entire bottom cushion slides out rather than just the front portion you see on the BMW. I love those features.
To answer your question to the full, True "M" cars are much more powerful and aggressive looking than a BMW with just an M sport package treatment. Take the M6 has over 500lb torque and 560Hp but a regular 6 series has just 445hp and a little over 400lb torque. With an M pkg treatment, it looks a little clean and special in a way compared to a regular 6 series. same to 3 series with the M3 and 5 series with the M5 or the X5M with a regular X5. Hope this helps, thx
The car is not twin turbo charged. BMW switched to single turbo for 2011 model year with most cars across their lineup. Even though it says "TwinPower Turbo," its refering to the twin scroll design on the turbo charger.
Hey do u drive this old white mercury car thats in almost every one of ur videos like at 0:21? but anyways this guy does some really good tours of cars.
@LordKevin92 Not really. When the vehicle is locked so does the fuel door. So you do not have to worry about someone stealing the precious gatorade from the tank!
+Turnt alien Hmmm... I'm not sure about that man, it could be that theres a lot of miles on it or it has a very low condition report. I got my 2012 528i m sport with 37k miles on it for 36,000.
In regards to the 535i engine, the in-line Turbo 6 with 300HP is all you need. You can drop some additional cash on the V8 with 400HP, but for the money, the 300HP in-line 6 is the ultimate way to go. No power lagging issues with this car at all. In addition to that, I average about 33+ on the highway with the cruise set at 80! Normal day to day driving (real world) is going to return more around 28-30 depending on how you drive.
BMW V8 engines are pretty unreliable and this is coming from someone with a 1995 740i also had a 2005 V8 6 series. I’d say anything above 2015 for the V8’s. My buddy’s 2016 V8 Beamer has lasted him awhile and good on gas.
Im deciding between the 550i M Sport and an E550 Merc, so Ive test driven both a few times. Every visit to the BMW dealership includes a sales rep attempting to talk me into the 535i when I express interest in the 550i. Why do you suppose that is?
Crazy to think that this video is 10 years old man... I remember watching it in 2011... loved that old style review
this dude gives the best in depth walk around of the car, inside and out. i feel like i just drove it lol. the car has sooo many features.not to mention the inside color combination!! nice m package also. only thing i wish it was the 550i. but overall great 18 mins on youtube. definitely 2 thumbs up !!! sheedlouch out
This is the best review of a car Ive ever seen on TH-cam. Loved it!
Yeah, he's good at this...
Straight up
That was the best 535 walkthrough I’ve seen. 7 years later so you’ve done well.
*9 years
This car has just incredible attention to detail. Down to the little ambient lights and everything. It has heated rear seats which was quite a luxury for the time. It also had a gear shifter that is in my opinion better than the current gear shifter btw has on this car now. It has comfortable seats and quite a beauty engine too. Everything about this car is why I love BMW so much because it was just about perfect.
This car is one of the most beautiful cars all around, even besting many exotics in my mind.
This car looks so nice even in 2022!
These look way better than the big grilled, Honda accord looking taillights! Love this car.
This is the perfect BMW. M5 looks without the M5 price and MPG.
I just bought one with 19k miles for 43k at the United bmw of Roswell. I would recommend it to anyone, the sport option is fun as hell to drive. Get the 550i if you can afford it, 400hp v8!
sheeesh 43k????!!
@@NoName-yh7ii ye he got robbed😭😭
This was 6 years ago guys.
@@NoName-yh7ii 43k is way too much but is
Nice ride tho
DUDE I LUV WATCHING UR VIDS...I DO THAT EVERYDAY....BEST CAR REVIEWER ON TH-cam....NO DOUBT...
I remember watching this so many times before we bought our 12 Carbon black... Love it!!!
rajg7 how's reliability been?
it's been great! there's just an annoying clicking noise from the front right axle when you turn at a low speed at certain angle. I've tried to get it fixed, but it always comes back... if you can live with that its a-ok!
rajg7 how many mikes do u have on it? I'm looking to get a used one. Also looking at this vs the e class and a few others.
im at almost 70,000
rajg7 thanks! Good to know. Thanks for the info I've decided I like the BMW the best out of the group
Amazing car! nothing like a good old BMW.
This is my dream sedan!! Nice review bro.
The most beautiful 5-series, which has ever created by the BMW.
I want it!
13 years later and it still looks so good!
This 4 wheeled beauty is drop dead gorgeous.
How is maintenance asks many of you ... well, as an expert I can tell you it is less than a Ferrari and more then Hyundai.
NOT IF YOU GET A WARRANTY COVERAGED
Mark Joseph exactly. you have to get one under 50k miles & buy the BMW extended warranty for stress-free driving
Mark Joseph btw the warranty doesn't cover maintainence. so you still have to get it serviced for brakes, rotors, oil, filters, etc. The maintainence plan is completely not connected to the warranty. I wouldn't buy the maintainence plan anyway because you're not even getting that much of a discount by paying all at once for maintainence vs over time. I Would say maintence is fine because it's mistly covered under warranty for faulty parts but regular maintence would be less than 1k a year if even that.
Clorox Bleach ok thanks. Looks like I'll be buying a 2013 5 series soon
Krasnaludek it comes to about $1000/yr for maintenance from my experience
sorry saabkyle for tossing insults at commenters on your page sir.IM A HUGE fan and i used a format like yours in my video to sell my pontiac gto.SOLD IT! also when ever i buy a car or do some research i do a search on your channel 1st.
F10s 535i comes with the N55 engine which is twin scroll single turbo, not twin turbo
You're absolutely correct. 2011 was the year BMW switched to the twin scroll turbo in the 335i as well. I believe the 2011 335is still uses the twin turbo though.
IrishChris1979 The 550i has the twin turbo's
Chestplate Ok.
TiddlyOrange Gaming
Yup, that's right. I think the 550i was rated at 400 HP & 450 TQ for 2011 if I'm not mistaken? I wouldn't mind owning that car.
IrishChris1979
My dads thinking about getting the 535d wagon or the 550i GT
Tested this particular model in my country. Absolute beast!
ohh the 5-series is my most favorite car in the world! Thanks Kyle!!!
This really is the best and most detailed video I've seen for the 535.... very good job
Thanks man...best review of this car on youtube....
@auaq I have a 2011 X5 with the same engine, and a week after we bought it, we drove over 800 Miles to go to a wedding. We averaged right at about 30 MPG with a highway speed of 75-80 MPH. I think the X5 is a little heavier than the 5 Series and isn't as low to the ground 'sleek' as the 535i is, thus the difference in mileage.
The X5 with the same 300HP in-line 6 returns a consistent 23/24 MPG at each fill up. Once this engine is broken in, it really wakes up and you can feel the difference.
If u live in Manhattan or LA, I would advise the luxury package, because the traffic won't really let u use sport mode
chump squad not if you go to the canyons in Malibu
@TheRockisSmokin 300 hp is more than enough, believe me. Ive been in a 530d (240hp) doing 130 mph. It had a lot more to give and the ride comfort was still incredible, and very quiet. These are expensive for a reason: They are incredible cars.
"Pour some sugar on me" Hell yeah that song is beast.
I'm saving up for my first car, my dad had always loved bmw, and I really like this model
Bmw is the best 👍👍😎
I like it
Hell fricken yeah
If Mercedes didn’t exist then yes
@@boxingsquare5998 bmw is still better
@@carguyns4348 any year , any model . Let’s compare. Benz is king of the road. I still love my bmw but Mercedes is a notch above
You have no idea how excited I became when I saw this video in my sub box...haha keep up the good work Kyle...
God those headlamps are like pieces of art!
Great car that has aged incredibly well, I didn’t like it when it was released, I thought it was too bland, possibly because it was a non sport model.
My favorite of this era was the Jaguar XF, which I still think is beautiful, but the BMW, especially the interior, kept up with the time really really well.
@Vonnx3 For your information, BMW has never made a v6 configuration engine but only inline-6 or straight-6 engines and always at a slant angle. Every time the bonnet is up you would notice the engine is inclined at a certain angle and this is true for inline-4 and inline-6 engines. They have made plentiful v8 engines, one v10 engine, and v12 engines. They have once made a v16 engine for the rolls-royce but never put it into production although they still have it.
One of the best looking cars around
IDK WHY BUT I LOVE THIS CAR SO MUCH
Great video as always Kyle!
your 100% right, i just ordered mine...not an m5 but the above car will do me....better than spending £80,000 on an m5 which i cant relly afford..... i will leave that to the people who can truly and i mean truly can afford that m5 machine...........am happy with what i,ve ordered
This car lacks the best option - no adaptive cruise control :(
Also weird that it has rear heated seats but no 4-zone climate control (two extra zones for rear passengers).
Other than that pretty loaded (not fully loaded, some stuff still missing).
5 years later and it is still one of the best vehicles on the market.
9 years it’s still
@@LosCrozo just bought a 2016 535i a few days ago and loving it
@@jaxfan good for you and i'm interested in the same car too but tell me on what mileage did you buy it and how is goin on with this engine in terms of reliability ?
@@angelnikolov7479 it had 35 thousand miles when I got. It's a m sport. Everything has been good so far
Thanks for reviewing in depth tour of the 2011 BMW 535i, I like it. That's all
4:25 Random guy: Hey, what's going on here?
Lol
I love BMW'S new car lineup there so nice
@Jesse22H im positive. the E60 535i was twin turbo charged but all F10 models use a single turbo for better fuel efficiency...
chromium exhaust pipe finishers, modified suspension settings,M light-alloy wheels.Front & rear bumpers,sill covers in body color & a striking diffusor insert in Dark Shadow Metallic on the tail underline the sporting character of the M pkg.M leather steering wheel,short-shifter gear lever(manual trans)in soft leather nappa.M emblems,sports seats.The seat covers are in a characteristic fabric-Alcantara design with contrasting stitching in Royal Blue.Also,there are three further leather finishes
Nice work man, keep it up.
my mom has this car.....The 535xi with the M Package. It's awesome! I love it :)
@ramale97 It is M sport package, for those people that order new BMW's they have the option of getting this package, Basically you get the same car with BMW M// trim kit, steering wheel of an M// car, the exterior of an M car and other a few touches of M// cars. Horsepower and engine is the same. Kinda like getting F sport package for Lexus. This car only has 300hp and 300lb torque.
The Antrhracite wood is available on all 5 Series' What comes standard with the M-Sport pack is the Hexagonal Aluminum trim although it is rarely ordered
bought a 550i because of this video!
your correct 100% dealer called yesterday and said i can pick up next tuesday but i,ll wait till friday as that is my favorite day of the week lol
how come someone dislike a car like this? The 5 series BMW is the boss of all sport sedans cars.
Just wanted to say I'm a huge Audi fan my whole life I have been driving only Audi never did I drove or seat in any BMW but have to admit I love this new ones and I'm seriously considering one in the future hopefully new M5....
My very first car was an 1987 E28 535i. Man, how far we have come...
my landcruiser has the same unlock system, when you put hand inside it unlocks and to lock you need to push black button
Ridiculously good looking car
I do love the comfort of these BMW seats. Like a ‘15 740Li. Comparable to a ‘94 Mercedes C280 I had or a 2000 Acura TL. Any luxury car! Love it. ❤️👌
Shape aged super well. 👌
i love true authentic BMW halos. ive seen some brand new 2011 BMWs driving around town and in BROAD DAYLIGHT the halos are super crisp and bright and can be seen from great distances away. simply awesome looking. i have some aftermarket halo lights on my GTI but they dont even compare.
My dads friend currently owns a 523i. I think he has owned almost all generations of the 5-series.
a masterpiece, it is definetely a cool car!
thanks for the feedback just hearing you speak about the car I now its good. I will probably get the white. thanks for the help. I cant wait to get in my new car thanks
don't be sorry I am planning on getting it brand new to 2012 unless they have a 2011 I want but one I saw this video I fell in love with the m sport. I thought the regular one was ok but this one looks great. I will be geting this car without a dought.
my grandpa has this type of car, only his is green. very nice car, I want one
Actually, have you heard the M5 without the system on, sounds exactly the same, it's more for inside entertainment due to the isolation of the cabin for road noise. Also, these straight six engines have a very pure exhaust note, and BMW does a lot to reduce noise from exhaust notes. I think it shows some kind of sublety. Anyway you can always ask your dealer to remove some of the resonators and give it a more direct sound if that's what you're looking for.
AMG makes the most badass sounding engines ever!
Didnt you forget to mention the electric headrests?? And the electric side supports for the seat??
Is the automatic door shut feature standard? I have the same car but with x drive and more packages, fully loaded but my doors don't seem to shut if I fail to shut them
No that's the convenience package.
Hi, do you still have the original m performance wheels?
I LOVE this car!!!!!! I want one!
after watching this video I have to get the m sport package it looks likea different car love it. I would probably get one like the one in the video. btw how much did everything cost you? did you get it brand new?
but for some reason, mine doesn't have the navigation or backup camera. im still looking for which exact model of the 2011 535i mine is
And a test has shown that only the engine noise is amplified and pumped through the speakers. The exhaust and suction noise is from the car itself.
Twin scroll not twin turbo. It's one turbo with two scrolls one larger than the other bro. Also the turbs doesn't kick in until later rpms. It saves gas in that you don't start moving until the turbo spools around 3500 rpm
saving up hardcore for this one right now just 6 more months !
@trencher7 Lexus LS, MB S Class and Jag XJ have that sort of feature except the entire bottom cushion slides out rather than just the front portion you see on the BMW. I love those features.
To answer your question to the full, True "M" cars are much more powerful and aggressive looking than a BMW with just an M sport package treatment. Take the M6 has over 500lb torque and 560Hp but a regular 6 series has just 445hp and a little over 400lb torque. With an M pkg treatment, it looks a little clean and special in a way compared to a regular 6 series. same to 3 series with the M3 and 5 series with the M5 or the X5M with a regular X5. Hope this helps, thx
Great video Kyle
What a beautiful car!
First 5 series I have seen with the cupholders in a sensible location
Zach Miller FACT. 6 series cup holder shoots out of the dash and is only for 1....fail.
I need to swap out my exhaust on my 2011 535 any opinions on what brand is more comparable with this ride
Thank you, awesome review!
thanks dude, helps a lot to understand my new 2012...
The car is not twin turbo charged. BMW switched to single turbo for 2011 model year with most cars across their lineup. Even though it says "TwinPower Turbo," its refering to the twin scroll design on the turbo charger.
Can you imagine how great a fully loaded M5 is ?
BEE-EE-A.....utiful car!! One of the best in-depth reviews I've seen yet! =)
Can you switch driving modes while driving or do you have to make a complete stop park it and then switch modes?
Does any other car make have that leg adjustment? Audi? Jag? So comfortable.
Greetz from Germany München! the city of BMW!
@SilentServiceCode that's a 12V power outlet.
Hey do u drive this old white mercury car thats in almost every one of ur videos like at 0:21?
but anyways this guy does some really good tours of cars.
That thing sounds amazing!
@LordKevin92 Not really. When the vehicle is locked so does the fuel door. So you do not have to worry about someone stealing the precious gatorade from the tank!
This is the car I hope to own as an adult...
There is also an M3 sedan though. But the new M5 isn't even out yet and it costs anywhere between 90,000-120,000 USD.
do you work for Hendrick or do they allow you access to present these overviews? do they compensate you to not say anything negative?
Def. a quiet start up both times I couldnt hear a thing till he revved
I saw a bmw 528i for 20k with 48k miles at the bmw dealer is it a good deal and is it reliable ?
+Turnt alien What year? Because, if it's from the dealer, it should go for 27k+
2011
but it was at a mercedes dealer
+Turnt alien Hmmm... I'm not sure about that man, it could be that theres a lot of miles on it or it has a very low condition report. I got my 2012 528i m sport with 37k miles on it for 36,000.
+Valky CSGO my man you got robed
great car and great video
In regards to the 535i engine, the in-line Turbo 6 with 300HP is all you need. You can drop some additional cash on the V8 with 400HP, but for the money, the 300HP in-line 6 is the ultimate way to go. No power lagging issues with this car at all. In addition to that, I average about 33+ on the highway with the cruise set at 80! Normal day to day driving (real world) is going to return more around 28-30 depending on how you drive.
BMW V8 engines are pretty unreliable and this is coming from someone with a 1995 740i also had a 2005 V8 6 series. I’d say anything above 2015 for the V8’s. My buddy’s 2016 V8 Beamer has lasted him awhile and good on gas.
Great video mate. Liked and subscribed!
The door closing thing is cool! :)
Im deciding between the 550i M Sport and an E550 Merc, so Ive test driven both a few times. Every visit to the BMW dealership includes a sales rep attempting to talk me into the 535i when I express interest in the 550i. Why do you suppose that is?