Long-Term Wrap: 2011 BMW 535i

The 535i's spartan mien did not stop it from becoming an instant long-haul favorite, however. Never mind the car's shortcomings—numb steering, disappointing handling composure, and a hefty curb weight—that left it behind the Audi A6 and an Infiniti M37 in a ­comparison test [August 2010]; its odometer rolled past 20,000 miles in less than five months while visiting locations such as Myrtle Beach, Yellowstone National Park, and the Great Smoky Mountains. ­Editor-at-large John Phillips was one of many to commend the 535i for terrific interstate behavior, calling it "serene, composed, and quiet." Yeah, that, and it was not unusual to hit 28 mpg on an interstate stretch. We averaged an impressive 23 mpg over 40,000 miles. Keep Reading: 2011 BMW 535i – Long-Term Road Test Wrap-Up from Car and Driver Blog http://blog.caranddriver.com

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