13 535, should I?

CDNBimmer · 04-21-2018, 08:21 AM

Hi everyone,

Looking at a 2013 535 M Sport, clean history, 56,000kms or ~37,000 miles with no warranty. This would be my 4th BMW in the last 8 years. We currently have an X5, and we previously owned a 1 series and 335. I am familiar BMW in general.

My question for you is are you happy with the overall performance, quality, reliability and cost of ownership of this particular model? For what reason would you not consider the car based on your experience?

Thanks in advance for the feedback.

Trian · 04-21-2018, 09:04 AM

My experiences are with a 2000 740iL and a 2012 535i. Unless you are a DIYer, look to sell at around 95,000 miles. Great car before and great car after, but things are wearing out and BMWs are not cheap to repair.

ezaircon4jc · 04-21-2018, 12:01 PM

We have a 2012 (83K+ miles) and 2014 535i (36K+ miles). Couldn't be happier. Gave up a half second to 60 to the 550 but gained mpg and reliability.

paul223 · 04-21-2018, 01:02 PM

2013 535i should be fine, no problems for me. 35K miles

CDNBimmer · 04-21-2018, 04:37 PM

Good to hear. I have it going for a pre-purchase inspection on Tuesday to determine if anything is needed.

Cheers

S1ammin · 04-21-2018, 04:50 PM

Love my 2013. Bought it two years ago an zero issues. Great car!

Quicksilv3r · 04-21-2018, 08:43 PM

Have had great experience with my '13. Sits at 54.8K miles, this month marks two years of ownership. Only one problem ever, a programming fault that caused the HVAC headunit to stop functioning. Great looking car

cdmulders · 04-22-2018, 02:18 AM

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Originally Posted by CDNBimmer

My question for you is are you happy with the overall performance, quality, reliability and cost of ownership of this particular model? For what reason would you not consider the car based on your experience?

I have a Canadian 2013 535xi with 105k kms on it including three winters in Ottawa. It has been off-warranty for the past two years. My car has proven to be very reliable so far requiring just routine maintenance. The only part failure was the AC condenser, which seems to be a common problem with our F10s and could have been caused by rock damage.

CDNBimmer · 04-22-2018, 11:15 AM

Great to hear. I'll post the outcome of the inspection Tuesday if further feedback will be helpful.

I appreciate it everyone

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CDNBimmer Second Lieutenant 17 Rep 265 Posts Drives: 07 BMW 335i & 09 BMW 128i Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Canada iTrader: (0)	13 535, should I? Hi everyone, Looking at a 2013 535 M Sport, clean history, 56,000kms or ~37,000 miles with no warranty. This would be my 4th BMW in the last 8 years. We currently have an X5, and we previously owned a 1 series and 335. I am familiar BMW in general. My question for you is are you happy with the overall performance, quality, reliability and cost of ownership of this particular model? For what reason would you not consider the car based on your experience? Thanks in advance for the feedback.
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Trian Second Lieutenant 79 Rep 264 Posts Drives: 2015 535i M-Sport Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Victoria, B.C. iTrader: (0)	My experiences are with a 2000 740iL and a 2012 535i. Unless you are a DIYer, look to sell at around 95,000 miles. Great car before and great car after, but things are wearing out and BMWs are not cheap to repair.
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ezaircon4jc Major General 4442 Rep 5,332 Posts Drives: 2019 540i M Sport Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: San Diego iTrader: (0)	We have a 2012 (83K+ miles) and 2014 535i (36K+ miles). Couldn't be happier. Gave up a half second to 60 to the 550 but gained mpg and reliability.
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paul223 Major 411 Rep 1,126 Posts Drives: F10 Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: arkansas iTrader: (0)	2013 535i should be fine, no problems for me. 35K miles
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CDNBimmer Second Lieutenant 17 Rep 265 Posts Drives: 07 BMW 335i & 09 BMW 128i Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Canada iTrader: (0)	Good to hear. I have it going for a pre-purchase inspection on Tuesday to determine if anything is needed. Cheers
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S1ammin Private First Class 44 Rep 194 Posts Drives: 2013 BMW 535i MSport Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: St. Louis, Mo. iTrader: (0)	Love my 2013. Bought it two years ago an zero issues. Great car!
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Quicksilv3r Captain 234 Rep 878 Posts Drives: 2013 BMW 535i M-Sport Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Augusta, Georgia iTrader: (1)	Have had great experience with my '13. Sits at 54.8K miles, this month marks two years of ownership. Only one problem ever, a programming fault that caused the HVAC headunit to stop functioning. Great looking car __________________ -WJV
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CDNBimmer Second Lieutenant 17 Rep 265 Posts Drives: 07 BMW 335i & 09 BMW 128i Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Canada iTrader: (0)	Great to hear. I'll post the outcome of the inspection Tuesday if further feedback will be helpful. I appreciate it everyone
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