Here's why I just bought this 2011 BMW 535i F10 (SUPER RARE OPTION!)

New Project Alert! First drive & review. I recently picked up this 2011 BMW 535i (F10) and it has one very unique feature.

[@PracticalEnthusiast]

Watch my 2 year ownership report here! kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y2HVm3yBq6uonMU

[@classicrocker81]

F10 is a really good looking car. My roommate loves his 2013 550i, really quick and very fun to drive.

[@MBMSAM]

Is it reliable? Asking for personal knowledge

[@Eldomibori]

@@MBMSAM The N63 V8s are no where near as reliable as the Inline-6. Especially the earlier N63s which are notoriously bad.

[@eymengulfidan749]

@@Eldomibori n63tu is ok which means 550 2014 and over

[@Eldomibori]

@@eymengulfidan749 Yeah, the TUs are improved, but they can still be problematic as they age. They certainly won’t outlast the inline-6 though.

[@OfficialeVipinSNanden]

Best Bmw 5 ever 535i is more better than V8 , v8 has Many problem

[@NickNorman13b]

Excellent find sir, took the liberty of checking on this thing's history and it's had a pretty darn comprehensive service history. Congrats.

[@yenoomm2676]

That’s a great looking car. I really enjoyed your E30 and E39 series so I’m definitely looking forward to the videos on this one.

[@pgrens]

What a score! Didn't even know these existed. Looking forward to future videos on this one!

[@gibbsncis3800]

I have a 2016 M sport 535i. With a bunch of options. The black grill looks great! We love it! Got it with 24,000 mi. Now has 70,000 mi on it as and is still like new! Not a single problem so far! Probably gonna keep it till it has close to 100,000 mi. on it. Retired now. So it will take a long time to get there! Best wishes all!

[@husamahmed6539]

Hey, I was looking to et a 2016 M sport 535i. I do have one question, how sporty is the car?

[@abubakrgoziev3858]

Congratulations on your new car!

[@swpdisciple]

Oh snap, how’d I miss this?! Can’t wait to watch!

[@tjnucnuc]

I love this era of BMW. I bought an E91 2011 and it’s been fantastic. I’m at 111k miles. My euro shop says the electric water pumps usually do throw some BMW faults before they fail.

[@labino4987]

Just picked up a 2015 535xi m sport. Love it! Nice video..

[@Jack-qs1es]

I swear every time I come back to your page you end up getting the car I plan on getting or just got!

[@douglasjohnson6582]

What a find, and at a great price!

[@pcassidyksu]

Saw your E39 for sale, and realized you and I are in the same area of KC. I've got a 2011 535 6MT as well, really rare spec'd military purchase car from Germany that ended up in KS. I'm up to 170k miles, have done the water pump as you mentioned. Runs really well. Anyways I had to comment once I saw the post and realized I had watched your videos and was in town. Looking forward to following along. Great to see someone else love these future classics.

[@red95gts]

Love it! I had no idea they offered the f10 in a manual transmission (aside from the M5). Congrats!

[@NocturnalJunkie]

Congrats on your purchase! Definitely hard to find a manual F10 and looks rather mint inside and out. Along with that Black Sapphire is AMAZING when freshly detailed. I just have to respectfully disagree about two things that drove me nuts about a former F10 535i in my family's fleet of cars compared to the E60 535i it replaced... The ride quality and steering feel. Granted yes, this is of course subject to personal opinion (which I am NOT knocking your view at all, don't take it that way) but when a manufacture claims to be the ultimate driving machine this portion is key. The subject car I'm speaking of was a 2011 F10 was a non-M Sport Space Gray ZF8 featuring the same options you showcased plus Cold Weather Package, the Dynamic Handling Package and a few Priority One items like Integral Active Steering (Four wheel steering) for example. To me, the ride and steering quality in our former F10 was absolutely numb in "normal" mode to the point were it was almost uninspiring to drive. The suspension dampening was just too soft in that mode. In addition to that, the reduced steering feedback due to BMW switching to electronic power steering hindered the experience, especially when coming from a hydraulic assisted E60 (non-Sport 535i) with active steering. The only way to get around this set back was to go into "sport", toggle the configuration to chassis/steering and suspension or whatever it was back then to regain some of that feeling back. On the other hand... Combining Driving Dynamics Control in Sport with the Integral Active Steering and the car was rather nimble for its size... Was quite trippy to practically U-turn into an angled parking spots at grocery stores in a car of that size at low speeds. That much, I will definitely admit about the car and tip my hat off to BMW's engineers for.

[@davidridore]

I am on the look out for a 2014 M-sport in a stick. I used to have a 2011 non-m sport and foolishly sold it. Hoping one come up on the market in the next year or so. Great car, great purchase, you are going to love it.

[@rueliotube]

“Weighted fluidity”…love it! 👍🏻

[@t3rd]

congrats on the f10 . I have a 2011 535i auto wouldnt change it for the world although the repairs can be costly it is so worth it there is nothing like the drive. I need to replace the strut assembly(s) in the front and water pump so Im looking forward to your videos! Things I had to do was rebuilt motor , transmission computer, coils and spark plugs, high pressure fuel pump, coolant reservoir tank

[@adammitchel6088]

Great video. You should do a direct comparison of this and the E39 and highlight what’s better/worse with each!

[@PracticalEnthusiast]

Good idea! I will do that, but probably after I've gone through the maintenance on the F10.

[@phillychic2155]

You Definitely Found A Collectors Beauty 🤩 & Daily Driver With New & Used Car Inflation Prices It’s a Solid 2011” 5 Series F10 Congratulations And Yes They Do FLy FLy🛩With Some Mods Keep iT💯🤩🛩🥳😎

[@michaelbarreras2083]

Much love from Albuquerque New Mexico!

[@aireisorentertainment3143]

Awesome looking bimmer, congrats 😎

[@buster566]

Bought a 2012 535i xdrive last week it's an awesome car, love it. 👌🏻

[@system_m]

Nice! Just bought a 2011 F10/N55 w/ 75k. Coincidentally, will be refreshing my '02 530i 5spd manual (TiAG) which I have owned for over a decade, just cracked 100k (keeping it!). Will be spending a lot of time here, subbed!

[@averytheballer2467]

I have a 535i 2013 m sport package, I just bought it , I can’t believe how much fun I’ve been having with it , it’s such a fun drive

[@andrewmarsh1688]

I built and bought my 2011 535i as an M package manual transmission - absolutely love it.

[@nichettehill8819]

I have a 2014 535xi and I love it!

[@mark.m2163]

The f10 is such a solid car , what a beast !

[@danielneikirk5085]

Nice find! Love my E90 330i 6 speed.

[@bretmelton7116]

I really enjoyed this video. Great info. If I were to buy something it would be much like this 5 series but blue or white. You paid a fair price for sure! You said daily driver, do you have a long medium or short commute?

[@PracticalEnthusiast]

I have a very short commute now. Maybe 10 miles a day. But for longer drives this car will be great!

[@deandiantonio5832]

I have a 2011 manual 535i. Same problem with the button wear but easy to replace. Just took it on a 1200 mile trip, loved every mile. Enjoy it!

[@JDuna]

How many miles? Just curious cause I’m looking to get one with 74k

[@deandiantonio5832]

@@JDuna it had 78k when I got it 14months ago, 95k now

[@Joker52601]

Still reliable or have you had to do alot

[@deandiantonio5832]

@Joker52601 I'm at 106k now, I just put a heater motor in it a couple of months ago and now on to the water pump and thermostat.

[@kennethreid9507]

Looking forward to the build. Been there, done that on the water pump failure. My '11 535xi went into limp mode about a mile from my home and died in my driveway. It's amazing that yours has lasted 92k miles because everything I've read says they typically go at around 75k. Mine went at 80k.

[@Impala75]

Just replaced both pump n thermostat on mine, went limp mode and barely made it home..91k..

[@bluestonemetallic7]

…I was admiring my brother’s fully-loaded 535i back in the days (2013)…it was an awesome vehicle in every way! So…in the recent time, I decided to pull the lever on a brand new fully-loaded (G30) 540 M Sport. In addition, I upgraded the aftermarket cat-back exhaust system and a set of 20” wheels/tires just to personalized my new whip.

[@socommaster]

Does the car have night vision and rear seat entertainment?

[@bluestonemetallic7]

@@socommaster fortunately, my vehicle has these two options. Although, I rarely use the system since no one sits at the back, and I really don’t use the car much at night to benefit from that feature either.

[@socommaster]

@@bluestonemetallic7 what year is your car

[@bluestonemetallic7]

@@socommaster …2020

[@socommaster]

@@bluestonemetallic7 how much was it? Im looking for a 2020 also

[@MrLaloman18]

I bought my 2011 535i M-Sport for 10k cash in late 2019 with 82k miles on it, in Carbon Black Metallic which is 2 colors in one.... In shaded or dim lighting the car turns midnight blue and in direct sunlight is Deep black... amazing! I'm about the hit 90k miles on it and still rides smooth full power beautiful roaring tiger engine sound and amazing top German speaker/ amplifier sound system! the M-Sport body chassis is what makes this car soo manly and kick ass in every way. Beautiful manly car from the rear OLED GTS taillights, rear Carbon PSM real Carbon spoiler, Carbon fiber eyelids, Carbon fiber shark-fin antenna, carbon fiber interior trim, 10" Touchscreen iDrive, beautiful 6WA Instrument Cluster, biggest inter-cooler it can fit, Turbosmart Blow Off Valve, all plastic intakes have been swapped to all aluminum intakes, 20" Nitto NT555 G2 tires all around on Niche Targa M130 black rims, best looking rims EVER for M-Sport, specially made for this 5 series BMW's! Then Tune mod it to hit 475hp, and much much more! Best looking damn BMW EVER! Perfection in it's 360 all around glory! There's not a week that passes by i don't get compliments on my Black Cynical bimmer! My sexy girl says that my car is soo damn manly just like me... 😎

[@mousiee7]

Congratulations on the score. Just to let you know, the F10 was offered with a Sport and M-Sport package. The difference between the Sport and M-Sport for this year was purely cosmetic.

[@spencerydc]

Beautiful spec

[@donaldbarron7916]

Awesome show 👏..

[@jth1987leb]

Congratulations

[@PracticalEnthusiast]

Thanks!

[@pclayton5063]

Just purchased a 2014 535i M-sport. Space Gray Metallic w/Ivory White Nappa leather. At the age now where a manual trans is a detriment (Sold my 93 M5 a couple of years ago) and love the 8 speed automatic with paddle shifters. 98k miles but so impeccably kept by the original owner (BMWCCA member) that I didn't bother to negotiate the $14.5k asking price. $67k sticker originally. Has Driver Assistance, Lighting, and Premium packages along with the Multi-contour seats & Sport Auto Trans. Really a stunning car. I'm retired now but worked at the local BMW dealership for 14 years so pretty familiar with the older models. The F10 is light years ahead of the E39 as you might expect. Not a big fan of the run-flat tires (prior owner just installed a new set of Pirelli P7's) as they really firm up the ride with the M-sport suspension. Probably will look into some non-run-flats and buy the spare kit for the trunk. The heads-up display is kind of cool though. The prior owner also had that clear protective film put on the front of the car, hood, mirrors, and headlights so no rock chips or damage to those areas. I took a former BMW Master Tech with me to look the car over and he said "buy it" without any hesitation so I did. ;-)

[@willurban16]

What a nice car, I really love the look of the F10 5 Series and I’m really trying to get my own F10 535i, I am now learning that the manual versions are pretty rare 🥲 but it’s okay, hopefully I’ll be able to own an F10 one day

[@francoisnaude7973]

I have the F10 528i. Suspension maintenance: check the lower control arms- if they need replacement check that the upper control arms will work in sync- if not then replace them all. It's worth it. NB: maintain your driveshaft every 100000km- they must check the shaft centre bearing and lubricate the shaft fresh. Lazer measure to check that it is 100%. Always pump the right tyre pressures first thing in the morning- this suspension is super sensitive to having the correct tyre pressures for optimal enjoyment. If your turbo weares out, simply have it re-conditioned with a fresh turbo bearing and fan blades. It is worth it. Doing all of this and the F10 remains like brand new.

[@apak47ayush24]

I recently got my 2012 528i and i think the turbo dosent seem to be working cuz I also have audi a4 with turbo and the audi pick up speed is crazy and the 528i has a really slow pick up and the rpm goes high really fast is it an turbo issue or is it normal?

[@francoisnaude7973]

@@apak47ayush24 if the F10 turbo is faulty the car will go into drivetrain mode.

[@alexandermarkov2945]

I have the same manual transmission and I have an issue with 1st gear disengaging so keep that in mind. Other than that very solid car!

[@Darthvolvo]

Beautiful car. Manual black on black ftw!

[@moultriet.3262]

Great video. Can you provide a two year ownership review?

[@smile6868]

Nice choice

[@robinsheldon899]

The double pull door lock feature is optional, and can be engaged or disengaged by simple menu controls on the instrument panel.

[@startingtech3900]

i love electric pumps on my n54 my electric continental water pump lasted 116k miles before i replaced it. tough to remove/replace but the coolant bleed process is SO EASY! i love it ...

[@PracticalEnthusiast]

I just learned the water pump in this car is only 24k miles old, so that's one thing I don't have to do yet at least.

[@startingtech3900]

@@PracticalEnthusiast dude you just keep getting luckier and luckier. Any oil leaks and how much did you pick this beauty up for?

[@PracticalEnthusiast]

@@startingtech3900 no oil leaks that I can tell. I'm going to start going through it soon so I'll know more then. I bought it for $12,800.

[@MufuziMbao]

Great machine

[@rollydoucet8909]

Beautiful car. Did you import it or buy it from an agent? I enjoyed watching your video, probably as much as you enjoyed driving it. I have a 2014 535i with X Drive and the M sport package and I must say, it's probably the best car I've ever owned.

[@PracticalEnthusiast]

I bought it used from a car dealer. It was sold new in the USA but the previous owner had to special order it.

[@RW-ql2wy]

I have a 2011 535xi. It has 125k miles and still looks showroom. However, the nickel and diming has started. Rear door moisture barriers, two door lock actuators, headlight module failures, blue tooth function intermittent failure, many knob replacements due to wearing. Otherwise an amazing car that drives like a new. No complaints from run flats.

[@PracticalEnthusiast]

Sorry to hear about the nickel and diming. It's the way BMWs tend to end up. I like having a project to take on here and there. I just hope they don't all come at once haha

[@jp2246]

17:25 to me that color on that car is pretty much perfection

[@MrPs391]

I love my new 16 535i m sport. Great daily

[@raffin8854]

Oh my god. The seats are so clean. The former owner took excellent care of this car. What a gem.

[@Exposing.y0u]

Very nice excellent choice and pretty lucky with the rare options it has. It’s not even a M sport and seems like it has better options than a M sport

[@emineid]

You nailed it on the difference between a Honda Accord stick shift and a BMW stick shift. My 2010 Accord has the best stick shift feel of any car I have ever driven, better than a Porsche 911. My 2002 BMW 325i has a rubbery feel (more luxurious feel?) even with brand new bushings. Surprisingly, my 2021 Tacoma with stick shift has an amazing feel as well! Kudos to Honda and Toyota for getting stick shift right!

[@sasazapadnik9335]

Unless youre talking about 991, i dont believe you nor do i agree.

[@eldin9117]

Omg I just purchased last year same car as yours .. mine is also 2011 535i 6 speed in deep sea blue metallic paint which looks awesome . I was on a lookout for for one of these for a long time they are really hard to find . I do all the maintenance myself and this car is so fun to drive and I think they are gonna be worth more money as time goes by because of manual transmission. If I was you I wouldn’t sell fast , hang on to it the value can only go up , because manual transmission are becoming thing of the past .

[@PracticalEnthusiast]

Nice find!! I'm going to hold on to this one for a while. It's such a good balance of sport, luxury, and practicality.

[@raybutts9133]

do you still have the car and does your rear rear window shade still work?

[@CGFUN-ji7ce]

Trying to upgrade to a 535i as well but will keep my e39 528i, manual. Currently have my eyes on a 2011 535i m sport package with paddle shifts.

[@startingtech3900]

dope car was thinking of getting one of these 2011-2015 bmw 535i m sport

[@MigySaan]

I upgraded from my e90 330Xi to my 15 535i alpine white with M sport package. It’s absolutely amazing, plenty of power, drives great and the n55 sounds amazing

[@startingtech3900]

@@MigySaan beautiful car just sold my n55 e93 335i amazing car but i was too big also less tickets in my e53 x5 sport lol

[@derekjohnson5964]

I didn't know they even offered a manual F10 in the States. Nice find

[@garrettgiuffre7298]

Rare but omg if you are in the market and find one for a decent price. Do it. Try to go for the m sport pkg it really makes it

[@david_vash]

Be careful with the early N55 model engines put into the 2011 F10 535i. Mine was maintained immaculately by myself and previous owners but one day it slipped a rod bearing and the engine was scrapped. I had to sell as it is in that condition. Really a let down since their renowned reliability is why I got this engine. Facelift models don’t have these issues. I believe that the early N55 models used lesser quality bearings much like the e9x m3. They go out as they get older. Mine went out at 130,000 miles. Just a heads up

[@PracticalEnthusiast]

Thanks for the tip, I'll keep an eye on it. Might look into preventively replacing them.

[@gilgonzalez5902]

Yup this was for the 2011 model only on the F10 it was corrected for 2012. It isnt all that common though, otherwise the N55 is very reliable total opposite from the N63.

[@kenim]

@@gilgonzalez5902 forgot to mention the VANOS bolts getting loose on this because of bad aluminium. Mine stopped lost power suddenly and went limp mode. When we opened it up, there were 2 bolts missing and a 3rd that has already lost its thread.

[@kenim]

It was officially recalled IIRC at least. Hopefully this one had it serviced.

[@PracticalEnthusiast]

@@kenim I found the service record stating the VANOS recall had been performed. One less thing!

[@Mossskaterhans]

The 535i(Turbo only 1) and 528i (3L Straight 6 (Only 2011N52 natty) were insanely reliable. E39 levels.

[@davidbaca7853]

On a side note for 2011, the hood struts are specific to the cars manufactured date. They changed hood struts on cars manufactured on 3/1/11 and later. The 3/1/11 and later are longer in size but cheaper to replace, pre 3/1 are shorter and more than double the price.

[@PracticalEnthusiast]

That is one of the most BMW things I've heard yet about this car. Thank you for that!

[@neilmcbride7345]

M-sport wasn’t an option for the 2011’s. The package was called “sport” and featured black trim instead of chrome. The wheels got upgraded to 19s as well. You actually said it right in your video.

[@steezhy5864]

Yup that’s the one I own but stock has M badge on rim

[@nobisspectare3651]

Old man had one, the exact same year and spec. Was a fantastic mile eater for long trips. Surprisingly enough the only thing we ever had to do to it was a belt tensioner. The cruise control lights were something I wish I had in my 530 Dinan. If you don't mind where did you get the car from? The one we had was the same down to the interior color.

[@PracticalEnthusiast]

I bought it from a dealer in KCMO, but it lived its entire life in St. Louis area. Maybe the same one??

[@nobisspectare3651]

@@PracticalEnthusiast was it owned by the state of MI at any point? The owner history of our car was strange. It was owned by MI state which sure, black BMW 5 series? You think executive limo to and from the airport and the like. But the six speed and rwd made us think it was some high level politicians personal ride registered with the state for whatever reason. During our ownership it was in MN. A tell would be if the passenger side door handle rubber is really shoty and falling apart.

[@PracticalEnthusiast]

@@nobisspectare3651 nope, it doesn't sound like the same car. Car fax only shows ownership history in Missouri since new. Thankfully the interior door grabs are in good shape on this one! Another one I looked at was pretty rough.

[@factsoverfeelings9228]

@@PracticalEnthusiast interior door grabs on this always goes eventually. Had to purchase new ones. easy fix. along with the buttons wearing down

[@winstonb3365]

I fell out of love with my 2011 535i xdrive at about 51k miles the rod bearing went. All maintenance done through dealer. The extended warranty paid for the new block. I still have it and now has 9k on the new block. But I never felt the love like when I first got it.

[@PracticalEnthusiast]

Are you able to tie the rod bearing failure back to a particular service? Such as an oil filter housing gasket replacement? Or alternatively, long oil change intervals?

[@winstonb3365]

The foreman at the dealer that did the engine block said they usually have issues with the early F10 N55 motors. He said it was probably a part issue in the block that BMW updated and the newer years got but they will never admit to.

[@PracticalEnthusiast]

@@winstonb3365 good to know, thank you! I'll be replacing the rod bearings on this one just to be sure.

[@BARBARA-zt7ov]

Grazie per il tuo video Anche io sto valutando questa auto Sono indecisa tra E60 e F10 Decisione difficile

[@whatsgoingon27]

Nice that you always have the german license plate in the front.

[@jimmielmholt]

Congratulation. Beautiful car - and I bet that it drives lovely, but I can't believe that you so amazed that it runs 30 mpg - and yes I know that it is a heavy and fast car. That is the current gas prices in the States now a days? He in Denmark the prices ar around 2,20 $/liter (8,36 $/gallon) So it would be way to expensive for me to drive such a thirsty car.

[@PracticalEnthusiast]

Thanks! Gas is definitely less expensive here in the States, but it is rising. Right now 91 octane (premium), which this requires, is around $4.20 / gallon. Just a month ago it was $3.20 / gallon. I would guess half the new gasoline vehicles sold in the US today don't get 30 mpg on the highway. There are so many large trucks and SUVs being driven around for just errands. Heck, even the new Acura TLX struggles to get 28 MPG!

[@iamRhaBlack]

Thinking bout getting one Hurd the maintenance on these is crazy I’m 22 what’s your take?

[@PracticalEnthusiast]

Maintenance is not necessarily worse on these than any other BMW. I haven't gone though this car yet, so stay tuned to see what the final "refresh" cost ends up being.

[@gamer_phil1871]

Nice car

[@paulsandgren8625]

Purchasee a 2011 550i manual clean carfax, timing chain and valve stem seals service already performed. Car looks and drives like new at 123k miles. All I did to it is brakes and breather hoses and of course several oil changes. Put 24k on the clock since I got it for $10k last august!

[@paulsandgren8625]

August! Meant april

[@bogdangologanbobo3499]

I’ve got the same one 2011 BMW 535i 6 speed manual 😉

[@MrBlackNupe]

My 2011 BMW 535i is a daily driver. The most costly maintenance repair was the oil gasket seals, tensioners and a/c repairs. Overall it’s a reliable car. Had the 7 year old battery replaced last month. BMW is a high maintenance brand.

[@zlord1199]

How long you had yours for?

[@brianreilly6523]

Just replaced my 2016 320i battery with an equivalent Costco (Interstate) battery priced at $179. Registered it myself. Much cheaper than the dealership. Very doable.

[@smttyschannel4940]

What is the best years to get for the 535i?...the years with the least problems?

[@sinisajakus3602]

fantastičan

[@OF-rl5lp]

Oh man, i bought mine in 2022 (103k miles) and i did not realize how rare it is. I will say that i feel slight notchiness when shifting from 1st to 2nd, but aside from that, it is so perfect. I did not realize how rare this option was and how so few people ordered them. Keeping it forever.

[@OF-rl5lp]

Wrapped it in a perfect semi-gloss/semi-matte (i believe the term is satin?) black with the same silver wheels as yours. Have gotten so many compliments on it

[@PracticalEnthusiast]

Awesome!! They're such nice cars. I go back and forth on whether I'd prefer it with an auto or manual. The occasional crunchy gear change (maybe temperature dependent?) and rare 1st gear pop outs are less-than-elegant. But always knowing which gear the car is in? And how the engine will respond to the gear it's in? That makes it all worth it. It's a car that will never be made again, and we have to love it for that.

[@raybutts9133]

inner door seals sometimes fail, especially if you had any window regulator work done. if not properly sealed or resealed they will leak and flood the car.

[@pascutia]

Very cool ride. I have a feeling that if you sold the E39 and kept this one, you’d definitely miss the driving dynamics of the E39. I think the steering would be the biggest factor. The total numbness and the lack of force buildup in the F10 rack is disappointing. Also, like you mentioned the size difference. Definitely look at getting that WP replaced. I have an 06 330i, and I knew it was about to die as I was getting shadow codes for it a few months prior to it dying. “Speed deviation” is the one you have to look out for. Also, the fan will randomly run at full blast even when the engine clearly isn’t too hot. I had one morning where it was 30 degrees out and the cooling fan started spinning at full blast on the first morning start. Also, the charge pipe is plastic and likes to break. N55 is a pretty solid motor otherwise. Nevertheless, this is probably the only type of F10 I’d get because of the MT. Even compared to the E60, the F10 feels super distant from the driver.

[@PracticalEnthusiast]

The f10 certainly is a more insulated driving experience than the E39. I agree, I will miss the E39 when it's gone. I really don't want to part with it because it's just so good. But the f10 reminds my of my '93 LS400 where it's just so darn quiet and comfortable. I always wanted a manual in my LS400, so this particular F10 makes it a nearly perfect car (to me). Thanks for the failure symptoms on the electric water pump. It'll be on of the first parts to be replaced.

[@danielneikirk5085]

Shout out for the 2006 330i!

[@pascutia]

@@danielneikirk5085 Yess, thank you! Really happy with it :)

[@TS-mv8ws]

Nice. It will start in gear though, no need to put it in neutral.

[@iAlwaysSpeakTheTruth]

Things to watch out for on the f10, headlight condensation killing the expensive TMS Module. This car also eats its suspension the thrust arm bushings to be exact. The headlights on these range between $1300-3000 a piece.

[@wavegod9387]

you can get it for 400 on car parts 😂😂

[@j.johnson6548]

@@wavegod9387 exactly and a couple hundred bucks for the installation..ppl can get really foolish when comes to shopping around

[@robertperillo8738]

I’ve got an F10 535 6-speed also. The motor popped a head bolt out of the block, and the trans blew 1st gear.. so I need a new motor & transmission. Hope you have better luck with yours

[@PracticalEnthusiast]

Holy crap! Did yours have a tune on it or was it stock? What year and miles?

[@robertperillo8738]

@@PracticalEnthusiast motor problem arose at about 90k miles, found out what it was at 92k - still driving at 101k now, but burning/leaking a lot of coolant now. Trans issue just arose last week, totally out of the blue. Car ran JB4 tune for a week from about 91k-92k til I realized the head bolt was the cause by removing the valve cover and inspecting. It was consuming coolant before it was tuned, but Im sure the tune made it worse.

[@robertperillo8738]

@@PracticalEnthusiast As an avid E39 fan and owner of 5 currently, I can attest that they don't make em like they used to..

[@PracticalEnthusiast]

@@robertperillo8738 man, I'm sorry to hear that. The more and more stories I hear like this makes me a bit worried about mine!

[@vb7037]

N55s don't need walnut blasting just use good oil and run it on the hwy a few times a month. Mine is at 140k miles and valves have minimal carbon.

[@PracticalEnthusiast]

I hear the N55 is nowhere near as bad as the N54 in regards to needing walnut blasting. I'll be getting in there regardless to check it out & clean.

[@danielneikirk5085]

@@PracticalEnthusiast Italian tune-up; redline a day keeps the carbon build-up away!

[@Rapsutin]

Im just looking for my self a f10 and i found 535i m-sport whit manual gearbox and now i want it so bad! :D

[@PracticalEnthusiast]

That's a true unicorn. I'd get it!

[@bruno_cabcg]

Bought a 2012 535i 6 spd just over a year ago. Coming from an E34 535i, i know exactly what you mean!

[@bieberbabe4evr101]

Did I see that yours has a backup camera? I don't have that on my automatic 535i 2011...

[@PracticalEnthusiast]

Yep, it has a backup camera. I thought that was a standard feature but I guess not!

[@mcappleish]

I got a 2011 535i and 5th gen camaro. Kind of like what you have. I stripped the 535's drain plug, that's the only problem I have with the car😅

[@PracticalEnthusiast]

Sounds like a pretty good track record to me! How many miles are on your 535i?

[@mcappleish]

​@@PracticalEnthusiast it's 90k km/ 55k miles. no issue so far. I replaced coolant/ mickey mouse flange last yr. You mentioned water pump, I think it's quite beefy, driven by an ac induction motor. The plastic mickey mouse flange shows some aging, but I probably can get 5+ yr out of it. I guess same condition for thermostat/ water pump. Does E39 has a more raw driving experience? F10 is luxurious and soft. I drifted the car a few times, don't like how it behaves, never want to bring it to a track. But it got good engine cooling capacity and large brake, what a waste just cruising unless on autobahn.

[@PracticalEnthusiast]

@@mcappleish the E39 is a scalpel compared to the F10. My 530i E39 doesn't doesn't feel all that down on power in comparison either. The E39 steering is much heavier, the body feels noticably smaller, the doors have more heft with a satisfying shut sound, and the suspension feels more taut. The F10 has a firmer brake pedal. I like the F10's comfort and quiet ride, it reminds me a lot of the LS400 I used to have, just slightly sportier to drive.

[@mcappleish]

@@PracticalEnthusiast sorry about your truck. F10 suspension is soft, I feel with a LSD it should have good grip, just more body roll, lap time / fun should be much improved

[@joesteel]

i've been looking for a 2003 525i or 530i to use as daily driver to keep my 325i sulev miles low.

[@alitolgae3998]

E39 king 🇹🇷

[@vassamoylov9902]

The double unlock can be changed with programming. Also get rid of those run flats ASAP

[@PracticalEnthusiast]

Good to know about the door lock. Thanks!

[@pascutia]

Run flats are absolute trash. Couldn’t recommend enough getting rid of them soon. Really make the ride unnecessarily harsh and they’re expensive.

[@RW-ql2wy]

@@pascutia I was about to get rid of run flats on my 640, but I like the idea of my wife and kids being able to drive further on a flat. Was talked into Pirelli p zero’s and they’re great. Really impressed with how quiet and aggressive they are. Not cheap though.

[@hazeqfiddyy4018]

G30 came out in 2017 f10 is from 11-16 in the U.S

[@chrisadlc1]

I have a ‘13 F10 M Sport w/ Manual Transmission, 79k miles. Just paid 1500 for water pump and thermostat 😕 but man is this one the few cars that still looks great after 10 years. After having a manual ‘11 Audi S4 and then trading it for an automatic ‘13 Audi SQ5 and buying a ‘10 automatic 528xi at auction for 5k I was missing manual transmission. Idk how but I found just about the only one with decent mileage and M Package on the east coast

[@PracticalEnthusiast]

That sounds like a great find. Is it a 535i or 550i?

[@anthonymendoza1354]

You should tune it on mhd n look into getting on e85 car

[@xX504kidXx]

i have a f10 535i with a 6 speed too! i have a muffler delete and some 19s on it but i want to sell it for an 840ci and put a 6 speed in that

[@colinmorsley2545]

Great car l to have an F10 535 but mine is a diesel carbon black but 8 speed auto . Had it five years now bought second hand l may add. 27 mpg with spirited driving 38 plus if l keep "steady" with the throttle btw I am in the UK.

[@PracticalEnthusiast]

I was considering a 535d as well, but it was going to be $5k USD more :( I envy the torque and MPG though. It's really impressive!

[@awax9221]

I have exact same car. Nice car, very fun to drive but has alot of problems.

[@bimmerlife5452]

My 535i is pushing 430 pounds torque N55 is super torquey motor

[@jordanh.2998]

Fascinating that it won't start while its in gear. My Mazda3 doesn't seem to care about that haha.

[@PracticalEnthusiast]

A good design choice by BMW for once!

[@aireisorentertainment3143]

Ive heard that the paint wearing off on the interior buttons could be due to hand sanitizers

[@PracticalEnthusiast]

Yep and I think lotion will do it too

[@mikeee_e4606]

I want a 2011+ 535i so badly. I’ve been searching for a while but they always disappear right away.