2009 BMW 535i xDrive Sports Wagon Video Review

Cars.com's Dave Thomas takes a look at the 2009 BMW 535i xDrive Sports Wagon. It competes with the Audi A6 wagon and the Volvo XC70.

Shot and produced by: Matthew Avery
Edited by: Lindsay Bjerregaard

Category:

Autos & Vehicles

Tags:

• cars
• carscom
• 2009
• bmw
• 535
• 535i
• xdrive
• sports
• wagon
• audi
• a6
• volvo
• xc70
• lexus
• gs
• 460
• acura
• rl
• mercedes

[carfreak8394]

For $14,000, I would probably get the A6 and buy a Fit for when the children grow up. Lol. But I like Dave Thomas as a reviewer; much better than Mike Hanley and about tied with Joe Wiesenfelder.

[Carscom]

Thanks for the kudos. We're not natural TV personalities so we all try very hard to make these videos useful for buyers.

[BlackTransAmdude]

wow 55,000? quite a hefty price

[YEE941]

terrific...

[MeissnerFlux]

yea the driving experience of a BMW is a unique pleasure. The video basically only talks about things you can get in any other car, like nice interior, etc. Yes, we know it has a strong engine. Speed alone does not impress me. The reviewer of cars.com does not seem to be a driving enthusiast. THe focus should be on driving characteristics, on handling, steering feel, ride quality, balance dynamics, etc. . Everything else is merely icing on the cake.

[MegaBlackberryuser]

What is this guy talking about sayin BMW stole hondas design wtf r u talking bout BMW had that body style since 2004 Honda got that design in 08

[brucec43]

When paying this much for a wagon, they're doing it for the blend of luxury and PERFORMANCE. So you really need to include more about the driving experience. You spent more time on the idrive than you did how the thing drives. Disappointed.

[MichiganShihTzu]

I own a 2010 535i xDrive Sports Wagon. The iDrive software on the 2010 5 series with navigation has been updated to the latest version and is now much easier to use. The standard seats are very comfortable for most drivers. The performance is rated at 0 to 60 mph in 5.8 seconds. Handling is close to that of the sedan. BMW offers a 2010 value package and is offering a dealer incentive of $6000 which make the actual price much more competitive with the Audi A6.

[jrr21742]

$74K and no rear seat entertainment system? What's up with that? I'll stick with my Volvo Wagon

[cowdesigner]

on ur final slide, u wrote regular fuel. r u sure? every BMW i've seen uses premium fuel.

[thetownsober]

Not to mention Audi has more rear legroom and trunk space, plus both have bi-xenons. Volvo doesn't. They're a requirement period.

[markjwil]

Boring minivan lifestyle? You're funny. If you want to stir the pot....fine. Your Audi cannot be taken off road and it's not as roomy or powerful. To also let you know, the Volvo XC70 far outsells the A4 and A6 Avant's COMBINED!!!!! I guess there are alot of "boring minivan" types out there....lol.

[vichercules]

What??????

I have an Audi sport wagon because I get utility along with a great drive. Don't lump all of us into your boring minivan life style.

[bg1379]

A mistake with the fuel type??