@yvoe9 There is! It's part of an optional seat package. The front section of the seat bottom extends forward using a power button on the side of the seat for added thigh support. So if you're a taller person it works well. Or if you just like a lot of thigh support. It's a great feature.
@LilScony08 Yes they lowered the size of the engine and its way more powerful then its previous 4.8 360hp and 360 lbs of torque and its 6 speed transmission. It now has a 4.4 Twin Turbo 400HP and 450 LBS of torque with an 8 speed automatic transmission. Faster and more fuel efficient. Any questions?
@Johncarson9113 The entry GS is a GS350 with 303 hp, which competes with the 535i, not the entry 528i. The BMW of course performs better, but they still should not be compared.
@dcr33313 Not true, though horsepower is comparable to a 535i you have to take into account that BMW is practically the only maker the offers more then just 2 engines for one class of vehicle.The GS350 is intended to be Lexus's entry class model, the 528i serves the same purpose which in essence makes them both direct competitors. Similar pricing also make them rivals against each other. Lexus just happens to offer more power standard at that price point, so does Infiniti and Mercedes unlike BMW
I actually like the Eye Brow on the headlights, it may not have a pupose, but it definitely contributes to the overall front fascia design of the car in a positive way, its not really an Eye Soar for me. Suprisingly as a base model the 2011 528i is the cheapest entry class sedan at $44K compared to its competitors like the Audi A6 at $45K the Lexus GS at $46k, the Infiniti M37 at $46K the Mercedes at $49K. Personally I would take the Infiniti M37 over the 5 series, more power better standards.
@twawasthebest But it's still a Ford Taurus... Some people care too much about image. In fairness the BMW has a true rear drive layout where the Taurus is horizontally mounted front drive/AWD. The BMW is way faster too.
If there is such a big person in the front (that needs to have the front seat completely to the back), then isn't it normal that there isn't going to be that much space on the back for the same person...
I have yet to see a review where this guy actually likes a car. Genuinely likes it. He never does. Even if the car is great and has received fantastic reviews and wonderful consumer feedback; he finds ways to shit all over it and makes the car seem less than desirable to downright terrible for people who know nothing about cars and would otherwise buy it. Nothing can please this guy. Examples: Ford Flex, Mini Clubman, Nissan Altima Coupe, That's just off the top of my head. And AMEN to the Bri
@frank55656 dude relax no need to make a whole paragraph about it there gonna be an M5 v8 twin turbo with over 550 hp they can't make this just as powerful than what's the point of an M5!!?
I agree with the fold down back seats. It's idiotic that BMW charges $ 550 for a fold down seats when most other mft offer for free. I guess it's call "nickel and dime" for every little bit when it should be included. Buy other reliable luxury makers.
the Infinity has one hideous interior and the exterior seems too flashy for me.... and besides USA it doesn't sell, especially in Europe...so i would have the 5 series or an A6 over the Infinity in a heart beat
My friend has owned a 2002 BMW X5 for 8 years and have put 140K on it. No problems. They do all the maintenance at the BMW dealership. BMW's are VERY well built cars if they are maintained properly. Problem is people buy these cars and are abused for the first 50-60K miles so 2nd owners complain about issues with these cars. BMW is the best built German car except maybe Mercedes
So...fully loaded with tax/luxury tax this thing is almost $100K?! No thank you. Wait one year after its release and you can buy it pre-owned for half of its original price.
I don't understand why Americans worry so much about leg room. As long as you can sit with reasonable space, why cry about needing a reclining chair with leg extensions? I thought ample leg room was one of the reasons you rented limos . . .
The only thing I can commend BMW is for trying to at least separate the design Q's found in thier vehicles from an SUV to Sedan and Coupe but every time you get inside a BMW its like your walking into the same car all the time!! Thier interiors are exactly alike in every vehicle even if its a Behemoth X6 SUV or a BMW 3 series coupe! They all are exactly the same from the inside, its like you never left it! How boring! They really need to get back to the drawing bored its so repetitive.
ALUMIUM ?? You cannot just take the U out of it because you want to be right. All Real English country's leave it in because that is the way it was originally ,and still is spelt.
@CEEPMDEE, I guess if a person has plenty of money to blow, they can live with that, but luxury cars are generally such a waste of money . . . . unless they are for chauffeuring important politicians around. ;)
8 speed? WHAT THE F%^$# can you imagine trying to downshift to race on the highway the other dude would be gone by the time you get to downshift to 3rd gear.
- Get a person who knows how to judge styling ... I love the styling ... the previous generation headlights if looked frm its side looked like eagle's ... aggressive ... plzz kick this ass out ...
He doesn't like German cars, he doesn't know where real cars made lol if he doesn't have enough space at the rear seats??? I'm 2 meters tall and I still have enough at the front n at the rear seats lame0_0
love the fact he sais "twenty eleven" and not that "two thousand eleven" garbage... and I dnt care for the metal trim, i like the wood better. makes the car look more $70k and not $28k
Stupid 2011 ugly model it looks like a Toyota camry the BMW 2008 550i is the nicest looking bimmer for me because of its nice egine and classic 5-series front and rear end
@yvoe9
There is! It's part of an optional seat package. The front section of the seat bottom extends forward using a power button on the side of the seat for added thigh support. So if you're a taller person it works well. Or if you just like a lot of thigh support. It's a great feature.
Also people. There are 3 models 528i starts in the mid 40s, the 535i starts in the high 40s to low 50s and the 550i starts in the high 50s.
I can't wait to see the 2011 ///M5 when it comes out.
@Jferrari427 It starts at about $100K in Sweden, if you want all of the extra equipment it is around $130K
omg never noticed it before but after this video I can't unsee the milk eyebrows!
@del718 I highly agree with you. Ipod connector cable is around $400 which costs $50 if you buy a hyundai. I dont understand.
You want more leg room? Buy an suv
dont worry about cup holders, your not suppose to have drinks in there anyway; dont you see how nice it is in there
@LilScony08
Yes they lowered the size of the engine and its way more powerful then its previous 4.8 360hp and 360 lbs of torque and its 6 speed transmission. It now has a 4.4 Twin Turbo 400HP and 450 LBS of torque with an 8 speed automatic transmission. Faster and more fuel efficient. Any questions?
Why would you complain about the headlights? You cannot see them...
i see joe wiesenfielder, instant like
@Johncarson9113 The entry GS is a GS350 with 303 hp, which competes with the 535i, not the entry 528i. The BMW of course performs better, but they still should not be compared.
These cars get bigger every generation.
@dcr33313 Not true, though horsepower is comparable to a 535i you have to take into account that BMW is practically the only maker the offers more then just 2 engines for one class of vehicle.The GS350 is intended to be Lexus's entry class model, the 528i serves the same purpose which in essence makes them both direct competitors. Similar pricing also make them rivals against each other. Lexus just happens to offer more power standard at that price point, so does Infiniti and Mercedes unlike BMW
Fuel consumption city?
Just traded my S-550 in for one of these I love it. Drive like a M3.
E39 was pure BMW design.
I have those same seats on my 740iL.
@focusrosado hes absolutly right- a Kia base model gives this option- why does BMW charge to have the seats fold down? insane
many car reviewers say the 5-series is almost perfect, but why does carscom criticize the car a lot?
I actually like the Eye Brow on the headlights, it may not have a pupose, but it definitely contributes to the overall front fascia design of the car in a positive way, its not really an Eye Soar for me. Suprisingly as a base model the 2011 528i is the cheapest entry class sedan at $44K compared to its competitors like the Audi A6 at $45K the Lexus GS at $46k, the Infiniti M37 at $46K the Mercedes at $49K. Personally I would take the Infiniti M37 over the 5 series, more power better standards.
@undecidedend02 Ya, but BASE, once you get some goodies in a 7 your almost up to 85K if not more.
@twawasthebest But it's still a Ford Taurus... Some people care too much about image. In fairness the BMW has a true rear drive layout where the Taurus is horizontally mounted front drive/AWD. The BMW is way faster too.
I like the new LED day lights in the Audi and Mercedes. BMW looks too conservative here.
You could get one for 19k now lol
GAINZ ! 15k
GAINZ ! With 100000 Miles lol
13k But the engine was terrible until 2014
10k now
How come all the reviewers say it's an inch bigger in the back and this they say 1/10?
If there is such a big person in the front (that needs to have the front seat completely to the back), then isn't it normal that there isn't going to be that much space on the back for the same person...
@racewithferrari If you want more HP just wait for the new M5
@frank55656 bmw is yet to make any change with their interior design.almost all their cars have the same interior :(
Uh, you know it doesn't have to go from 8,7,6,5,4, to 3rd right? It can go from 8th to 3rd before you can even think about downshifting in a manual.
The E39 was still the best 5 series BMW ever built.
I don't think it's much better looking than the old one...
I have yet to see a review where this guy actually likes a car. Genuinely likes it. He never does. Even if the car is great and has received fantastic reviews and wonderful consumer feedback; he finds ways to shit all over it and makes the car seem less than desirable to downright terrible for people who know nothing about cars and would otherwise buy it. Nothing can please this guy. Examples: Ford Flex, Mini Clubman, Nissan Altima Coupe, That's just off the top of my head. And AMEN to the Bri
$75,000 really?!? i though the 7series cost that much...
so little legroom for such a large car
I think the F10 looks a lot better with the M-Sport Pack
I can't take Joe Wiesenfelder serious after the Bentley GTC review... never again...
i still like the previous gen 5 series better
bmw make nice cars
@frank55656 dude relax no need to make a whole paragraph about it there gonna be an M5 v8 twin turbo with over 550 hp they can't make this just as powerful than what's the point of an M5!!?
@KarlowBOI yea I agree.
@whatever0481 the BMW is worth it's money
@oilhammer04 yeah... almost nothing
Thanx for that review!
well if he puts the driver´s seat back to the maximum (there is a lot of space for him even if he doesn´t) sure there is less legroom in the back :-D
GET OVER CUP HOLDERS!
OH MY GOD!
@MadDogMeh You not serious !!
I agree with the fold down back seats. It's idiotic that BMW charges $ 550 for a fold down seats when most other mft offer for free. I guess it's call "nickel and dime" for every little bit when it should be included. Buy other reliable luxury makers.
i cant belive BMW down graded from A 4.8 V8 to 4.4V8
I like the flat nose. Very striking
@BossmanOG i meant sport mode
you look like a young simon cowell
0-6 in 5 seconds, nice.
An infiniti is big step down in prestige in my opinion....
is the only difference between the 523i and the 550i the engine?
the Infinity has one hideous interior and the exterior seems too flashy for me.... and besides USA it doesn't sell, especially in Europe...so i would have the 5 series or an A6 over the Infinity in a heart beat
dear santa....
My friend has owned a 2002 BMW X5 for 8 years and have put 140K on it. No problems. They do all the maintenance at the BMW dealership.
BMW's are VERY well built cars if they are maintained properly. Problem is people buy these cars and are abused for the first 50-60K miles so 2nd owners complain about issues with these cars.
BMW is the best built German car except maybe Mercedes
So...fully loaded with tax/luxury tax this thing is almost $100K?! No thank you. Wait one year after its release and you can buy it pre-owned for half of its original price.
I don't understand why Americans worry so much about leg room. As long as you can sit with reasonable space, why cry about needing a reclining chair with leg extensions? I thought ample leg room was one of the reasons you rented limos . . .
Think what this car will be worth in 5 years!
Savage
Mercedes E63 owns this car!!!!
550i is about driving ,so drive it..
me wanna pwn one
The seat test was stupid
@tommypickles09 If people didn't buy new cars, then two years down the road you wouldn't be able to get them used. ;)
E60 looks better...to me
wood > aluminum
The only thing I can commend BMW is for trying to at least separate the design Q's found in thier vehicles from an SUV to Sedan and Coupe but every time you get inside a BMW its like your walking into the same car all the time!! Thier interiors are exactly alike in every vehicle even if its a Behemoth X6 SUV or a BMW 3 series coupe! They all are exactly the same from the inside, its like you never left it! How boring! They really need to get back to the drawing bored its so repetitive.
Okay so you should just buy a 2010 ford taurus sho or lincoln mks... Just as much luxury close enough peformance and 25k less!!!
ALUMIUM ?? You cannot just take the U out of it because you want to be right. All Real English country's leave it in because
that is the way it was originally ,and still is spelt.
@CEEPMDEE, I guess if a person has plenty of money to blow, they can live with that, but luxury cars are generally such a waste of money . . . . unless they are for chauffeuring important politicians around. ;)
Who the hell would race in this car? It's not for racing LOL Get a z4 if you want racing
This car is sexy
8 speed? WHAT THE F%^$# can you imagine trying to downshift to race on the highway the other dude would be gone by the time you get to downshift to 3rd gear.
- Get a person who knows how to judge styling ... I love the styling ... the previous generation headlights if looked frm its side looked like eagle's ... aggressive ... plzz kick this ass out ...
He doesn't like German cars, he doesn't know where real cars made lol if he doesn't have enough space at the rear seats??? I'm 2 meters tall and I still have enough at the front n at the rear seats lame0_0
love the fact he sais "twenty eleven" and not that "two thousand eleven" garbage...
and I dnt care for the metal trim, i like the wood better. makes the car look more $70k and not $28k
@ironicniklas cause its a deal breaker! watch?v=lJsjJVPeEOo
who gives a crap about cup holders lol.....
hahah
I'd rather get an Infiniti M37. Much more bang for your money and it's also more reliable.
I think the guy misses the point. Mitsubishi a drivers car. Not a dumb ass's car. If you are a dumb ass, buy an Infinity.
god the exterior looks so ugly, i like the 08 one better
Jesus iPad is a piece of shit. BMW is a drivers car. You don't buy it for the kids comfort or for a place to put your dunkin donuts.
Stupid 2011 ugly model it looks like a Toyota camry the BMW 2008 550i is the nicest looking bimmer for me because of its nice egine and classic 5-series front and rear end
this guy doesnt know anything
BMW is German? I thought it was British.