In for repairs from a rear end collision is my 2011 BMW 535i. I had told a friend that the repairs were being done by Keith. I told her that if you had a $200,000 car, he would be the one to do the repair. That went over her head, but when I was talking to Keith, he pointed out a $180K car, a $150K car, an $80K car and so on. "Occasionally we work on a boring car, like a BMW" he said.
Now then, I said, this 2011 model is the F10 body style of the 5 series, the first in the 2011-2016 run of that body style. The new body style, called G30 is out now for 2017.
The 2011 model came in 5 configurations. I would say the 535i with the 3.0 liter Inline 6 cylinder, twin turbo, giving 300 hp. is the most desirable overall. It has plenty of power, 0-60 mph in 5.7 seconds, top speed of 140 mph/240 Km/pm. And 30-31 mpg on the Highway
The 528i has a 2.0 liter twin turbo engine. Better gas mileage but less power.
The 535i X Drive is all wheel driver, better for cold and snowy climates (which we don't have)
The larger engines are somewhat of overkill/upsell for those wanting more: 550i with a 4.4 L V-8 engine and the M5, with a V10 engine, 500 hp.
This 535i comes in a very desirable color combo, Black exterior and Cinnamon Dakota Leather interior ( a $1400 option)
The 2011 models didn't come standard equipped with Navigation, heated seats or satellite radio. Three less things to break. I like to think it is hot rodded in that respect to lessen the weight.
Very sophisticated crash system with multiple airbags. It even has a rear crash sensor which activated the headrests forward to reduce whiplash. I can attest that it worked great. So did the brakes which I had to put to the test. It stopped on a dime.
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