Cheap Car Challenge – 2009 BMW 535i xDrive Touring Wagon

Is a blue-smoke blowing 2009 BMW 535i xDrive Touring Wagon a good idea? This long roof is dressed in M Sport trim and draws power from the 3.0L inline N54. It looks sharp and it has some grunt. It also has some gremlins. 

Feb 12, 2025 - 17:34
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Cheap Car Challenge – 2009 BMW 535i xDrive Touring Wagon

Is a blue-smoke blowing 2009 BMW 535i xDrive Touring Wagon a good idea? This long roof is dressed in M Sport trim and draws power from the 3.0L inline N54. It looks sharp and it has some grunt. It also has some gremlins. 


The Speed Academy guys shake down this old Bimmer, and the answer may be to simply add M parts, which is never a bad idea. The 5 Series wagon kicks off Speed Academy’s Cheap Car Challenge, and they’re still looking for more cars to round out their competition.


To watch the full video, head over to Speed Academy’s YouTube page.

Speed Academy is a website and YouTube channel based on making things go fast and enjoying cars. Peter Tarach and Dave Pratte are the forces behind Speed Academy.


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