Motorweek.org test drives the 2011 BMW 535i 6-speed Manual.

BimmerGuyFL · 09-16-2010, 03:24 PM

http://www.mpt.org/motorweek/reviews/rt3002b.shtml

"Still, our handling test would be the big hurdle, an area where the previous 5-Series was a champion. Turn-ins are still quick, even if the electric power steering is a little numb. More curb weight means slightly more body roll, even in stiffer sport mode, but there' s still little lack of poise, thanks to a new multi-link front suspension. So, when all was said and done, we were very happy.

I didn't want to like the new 2011 BMW 5-Series. It got bigger, more luxurious, and less like the cars that I've always loved. Or so I thought. Sitting behind the wheel, it does feel like a 7-Series, and out on the highway it's so smooth and quiet. But on back roads when you turn that wheel, well, everything I've always loved about a BMW sports sedan is front and center. My conclusion the new 5-Series is a great car."

mrbenyong · 11-25-2010, 09:37 PM

sounds right. wish they followed audi's alu space frame, coz the car is really heavy and when i drive mine it shows.

also i wish they made sports mode still like the porsche sports mode for damping.

HOW CAN MY CAYENNE HAVE LESS BOdY ROLL THAN MY 353i? its not right.

JOHNBMWM5 · 11-26-2010, 05:58 AM

Those fuel figures are the same as the 550i !!
I would go 550i.

09-16-2010, 03:24 PM	#1
BimmerGuyFL Lieutenant 75 Rep 515 Posts Drives: 2013 F10 BMW 535i M-sport Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Orlando, FL USA iTrader: (0)	Motorweek.org test drives the 2011 BMW 535i 6-speed Manual. http://www.mpt.org/motorweek/reviews/rt3002b.shtml "Still, our handling test would be the big hurdle, an area where the previous 5-Series was a champion. Turn-ins are still quick, even if the electric power steering is a little numb. More curb weight means slightly more body roll, even in stiffer sport mode, but there' s still little lack of poise, thanks to a new multi-link front suspension. So, when all was said and done, we were very happy. I didn't want to like the new 2011 BMW 5-Series. It got bigger, more luxurious, and less like the cars that I've always loved. Or so I thought. Sitting behind the wheel, it does feel like a 7-Series, and out on the highway it's so smooth and quiet. But on back roads when you turn that wheel, well, everything I've always loved about a BMW sports sedan is front and center. My conclusion the new 5-Series is a great car." __________________ 2013 F10 BMW 535i Alpine White / Oyster Dakota Leather / Anthracite Wood Trim / Steptronic transmission / M Sport Package / Premium Package / Technology Package / Rear-view camera / Park Distance Control
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mrbenyong Trying to make the best of the 325 4 Rep 63 Posts Drives: F10 535i 2010 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Malaysia iTrader: (0)	sounds right. wish they followed audi's alu space frame, coz the car is really heavy and when i drive mine it shows. also i wish they made sports mode still like the porsche sports mode for damping. HOW CAN MY CAYENNE HAVE LESS BOdY ROLL THAN MY 353i? its not right.
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11-26-2010, 05:58 AM	#3
JOHNBMWM5 Live for today tomorrow never comes 1989 Rep 9,498 Posts Drives: 2022 LCI Marina Bay Blue/ Smok Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	Those fuel figures are the same as the 550i !! I would go 550i. __________________ Live for now, life is too short. 2021 LCI M5 Marina Bay Blue/ Smoked White Leather
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