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What year was the first BMW 535xi released?

I’ve been considering purchasing a used BMW for a while now, but I’m not sure which model is right for me. I’m looking for something with a vintage feel that is still reliable—when was the first BMW 535xi model released?

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Ethan Daniel Moser · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
Whether you’re looking at a used
BMW
from the 1980s or the early 2000s, chances are that you’re looking at a model that is both reliable and road-ready. The
BMW 535xi
was released in 1988 as part of the brand’s 5-Series line of vehicles. The first BMW 5-series cars were manufactured starting in 1972, though the 535xi was part of the 3rd generation, running from 1988 to 1996.
Features of the 3rd-generation 5-series BMW 535xi included:
  • A 211-hp internal combustion engine
  • A 0 to 60 mph start time of 7.3 seconds
  • 225 lb-ft of torque @ 4,000 rpm
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