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2008 BMW 5-Series

2008 BMW 5-Series
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Vehicle Overview:
Vehicle Type: Luxury Car
ABS Brakes: Standard
Standard Airbags: 6
MPG: 15-20/22-30 (City/HWY)
Engine Offered:
3.0L I6 220HP
3.0L I6 300HP
4.8L V8 360HP


Consumer Ratings:
Performance: 4.7
Exterior: 4.6
Interior: 4.6
Overall: 4.7

Review Guide:
5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor

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2008 BMW 5-Series Consumer Car Review Summary

Top 5 Pros of 2008 BMW 5-Series

  1. Excellent handling
  2. Solid feel
  3. Smooth ride
  4. Safety features
  5. Quiet interior

Top 5 Cons of 2008 BMW 5-Series

  1. More storage spaces
  2. Increase power
  3. Exterior color choices
  4. Reduce road noise
  5. Larger nav screen

Displaying 8 Reviews

Submitted 2009-08-27 10:19:27


  GUEST

Performance:

5

Exterior:

5

Interior:

5

Overall:

5
Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor

Pros: What do you like about 2008 BMW 5-Series?
Inimitable engine, unmatched handling and exclusive quality.

Cons: How would you improve 2008 BMW 5-Series?
It's not a Mercedes to have problems to improve the car.

Submitted 2009-07-15 21:34:46


 Misty Cheshier

 

Performance:

5

Exterior:

5

Interior:

5

Overall:

5
Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor

Pros: What do you like about 2008 BMW 5-Series?
Comfortable seating.
Excellent handling.
Engine power.

Cons: How would you improve 2008 BMW 5-Series?
Cup holders.

2008 BMW 5-Series Review:
I love this vehicle. I've had a few issues with it but BMW took care of it right away.

Submitted 2009-05-15 20:01:45


 Randall Matlock

 

Performance:

3

Exterior:

3

Interior:

3

Overall:

3
Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor

Pros: What do you like about 2008 BMW 5-Series?
Handling and power of 535 engine.

Cons: How would you improve 2008 BMW 5-Series?
The engine has a habit of running very rough upon a warm start. It is as if the engine is running on 3 cylinders rather than 6. The dealer can't to fix. So for a $50+ car this is a huge disappointment. If this cannot be corrected soon I do not see a 535 BMW or for that matter any BMW in my future.

2008 BMW 5-Series Review:
Overall not worthy of its heritage and price.

Submitted 2008-12-29 21:22:27


  GUEST

Performance:

5

Exterior:

5

Interior:

5

Overall:

5
Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor

Pros: What do you like about 2008 BMW 5-Series?
Solid car, drives better than Lexus GS, quality interior materials.

Cons: How would you improve 2008 BMW 5-Series?
Electronics have been a issue, with several of the issues being "known" but not discussed prior to purchase. Some issue large some small. Service team doesnt seem to interested in fixing "smaller" issues (car switiching to KM instead of Miles regularly type of stuff...)

2008 BMW 5-Series Review:
If you want a car for the driving performance this one will make you happy, but be prepared to have some "issues" with the electronics and even engine. Have the manager, owner, service manager put in writing the known issues and see if you are willing to deal with them for a $50k + car.

Submitted 2008-03-23 16:18:23


 DeanLinAZ

 

Performance:

5

Exterior:

5

Interior:

4

Overall:

5
Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor

Pros: What do you like about 2008 BMW 5-Series?
Twin-turbo six engine, Sport package suspension, killer look

Cons: How would you improve 2008 BMW 5-Series?
Add a couple of inches of rear leg room.

2008 BMW 5-Series Review:
Great job, BMW. Much more fun than my 2001 740iL was.

Submitted 2008-03-19 14:42:50


  GUEST

Performance:

5

Exterior:

5

Interior:

5

Overall:

5
Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor

Pros: What do you like about 2008 BMW 5-Series?
Great handling and solid feel to the car.

Cons: How would you improve 2008 BMW 5-Series?
More rear seat leg room because I drive with the seat all the way back and rear seat passengers behind me need to be under 6 years old to fit.

Submitted 2007-10-10 18:57:35


 rog1stanbr

 

Performance:

5

Exterior:

4

Interior:

5

Overall:

5
Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor

Pros: What do you like about 2008 BMW 5-Series?
535xi torque/acceleration
handling and ride
fit and finish
bluetooth phone technology

Cons: How would you improve 2008 BMW 5-Series?
revert to conventional transmission shift from the "hi tech" version
exterior styling still seems a bit weird

2008 BMW 5-Series Review:
the most amazing balance of performance and creature comfort.. neither my A6 4.2 or e-class 4-matic even came close

Submitted 2007-08-03 20:04:55


 k-lyne

 

Performance:

5

Exterior:

5

Interior:

5

Overall:

5
Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor

Pros: What do you like about 2008 BMW 5-Series?
Amazing engine in 535.

Cons: How would you improve 2008 BMW 5-Series?
nothing

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