Looking to purchase a 535i. Got a few questions....

SomeMods27 · 07-02-2020, 09:22 PM

I have 2011 535i xdrive, no problems yet knock on wood, did spark plugs, coil packs, transmission fluid, Differential fluid ,Break fluid, pads and rotors, air filter, cabin filter..Just stay on top of the maintenance, if you a good DIY you save a lot in stead of going to the stealership, for minor stuff, but mainly for hard jobs trouble shooting and diagnostic find a good mechanic that specializes in BMW. Keep up the search you will do good!

jarsdad1 · 07-02-2020, 09:59 PM

I bought a CPO 2011 535i X-drive and the only problem I had was a failed adaptive headlight (fixed under warranty) and both rear door vapor barriers. Other than that it was all maintenance - oil, brakes, filters. Was at 102k miles when it got totaled in my parking garage. I replaced it with another 2011 f10.

dzz · 07-03-2020, 06:05 PM

It appears that in August 2013 BMW started using electronic wastegate so if you are planing to mod your car this could be a thing to consider. It appears that 2014 (LCI) or later models (check production date) would be the ones to go for if your budget allows.

ezaircon4jc · 07-03-2020, 11:08 PM

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Originally Posted by dzz

It appears that in August 2013 BMW started using electronic wastegate so if you are planing to mod your car this could be a thing to consider. It appears that 2014 (LCI) or later models (check production date) would be the ones to go for if your budget allows.

AFAIK my 11/13 production 2014 535 has the PWG.

dzz · 07-04-2020, 07:33 AM

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Originally Posted by dzz

It appears that in August 2013 BMW started using electronic wastegate so if you are planing to mod your car this could be a thing to consider. It appears that 2014 (LCI) or later models (check production date) would be the ones to go for if your budget allows.

AFAIK my 11/13 production 2014 535 has the PWG.

Is your car LCI? In the cars with borderline production date, is there any other way to tell if the car has PWG or EWG other than looking under the hood?

My first BMW was 2012 F10 535xi and navigation system was really slow. That has been fixed with LCI.

ezaircon4jc · 07-04-2020, 11:04 AM

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Originally Posted by dzz

Is your car LCI? In the cars with borderline production date, is there any other way to tell if the car has PWG or EWG other than looking under the hood?

My first BMW was 2012 F10 535xi and navigation system was really slow. That has been fixed with LCI.

Yup.. LCI.

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SomeMods27 New Member 7 Rep 25 Posts Drives: 535iXdrive Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: NJ iTrader: (0)	I have 2011 535i xdrive, no problems yet knock on wood, did spark plugs, coil packs, transmission fluid, Differential fluid ,Break fluid, pads and rotors, air filter, cabin filter..Just stay on top of the maintenance, if you a good DIY you save a lot in stead of going to the stealership, for minor stuff, but mainly for hard jobs trouble shooting and diagnostic find a good mechanic that specializes in BMW. Keep up the search you will do good!
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jarsdad1 Private First Class 55 Rep 172 Posts Drives: 2011 535i, 2015 X1 3.5 Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Philadelphia, PA iTrader: (0)	I bought a CPO 2011 535i X-drive and the only problem I had was a failed adaptive headlight (fixed under warranty) and both rear door vapor barriers. Other than that it was all maintenance - oil, brakes, filters. Was at 102k miles when it got totaled in my parking garage. I replaced it with another 2011 f10.
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dzz Lieutenant 231 Rep 418 Posts Drives: 2015 BMW 535xi, MHD Stage 2+ Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Virginia iTrader: (0) Garage List 2015 BMW [0.00]	It appears that in August 2013 BMW started using electronic wastegate so if you are planing to mod your car this could be a thing to consider. It appears that 2014 (LCI) or later models (check production date) would be the ones to go for if your budget allows.
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