By 
Bengt Halvorson, Editor
In assembling this review of the new 2008 BMW 5-Series Sports Wagon, the seasoned car reviewers at TheCarConnection.com handpicked some of the best critical reviews covering this vehicle to draw a consensus opinion. TheCarConnection.com's editors have also driven the 2008 BMW ...
By Bengt Halvorson, Editor
2008 BMW 5-SERIES STYLING | [8 out of 10] New York Times: "Same carriage, fresh horses" Road & Track: "hard to distinguish a 2008 from a 2007" The Auto Channel: "combines supreme style and presence" The 2008 BMW 5-Series sports a body with avant-garde details that meet with mixed reviews. BMW designer Chris “Bangle has alienated some hardcore BMW-philes,” Automobile observes, with his new styling themes. The BMW 7-Series was the first example of his dramatically curved theme; this 5-Series plies the same lines and surfaces with a more subdued result. According to Cars.com, “The 5 Series' design was a radical departure for BMW when it debuted in 2003, but its dramatically raked hood and squared off rump are more widely used by many automakers today, meaning the 5 Series now blends fairly well into the flow of traffic.” Still, Car and Driver says, “Styling ...
Marty Padgett, Executive Editor | 07/02/08 8:47 PM
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Bengt Halvorson, Editor | 03/07/08 4:53 PM
We've already published longer road tests for the Fusion and Accord , but I just did about a hundred miles of driving in top-of-the-line models of both, with a few days in each, and had the chance to... Read full review
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Over the past several years, we’ve heard plenty about diesels — especially that they’re quieter, more civil, and smoke-free, and that they no longer bring a performance penalty. In... Read full review
OverviewSubstantial improvements to the BMW 5 Series sedans and wagon for 2007 add a lot, but change little. The 5 Series remains a truly sporting sedan that stands out in the fiercely... Read full review
What Edmunds.com says It costs more than it should and it's needlessly complicated to operate, but among midsize luxury sedans and wagons, the 2008 BMW 5 Series is by far the most... Read full review
This is the new 5-Series, and it possesses what might possibly be the world'smildest facelift. I'm usually keen at picking out the subtler details, but the look of this car has gone by... Read full review
We bought an arctic white with tan int. 535i and after only 900 miles we have to say we enjoy this vehicle immensely. The 300hp turbo engine is great although the gas mileage of 12 we get... Read full review
I've owned a new 5 series every year, 2005-2008, but this one tops them all. The powerful engine "makes" the car. The new interior design, along with programmable satellite and FM radio... Read full review
Poor storage space for little items like sunglasses, wallets, change, phones. Ride position is very low with the sport package. Transmission and brakes make for poor stop and go traffic... Read full review
| Trim | MSRP / Invoice | Fuel Econ |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 BMW 5-Series: 4dr Sedan 528i RWD | $44,600 / $41,030 | City: 17 Hwy: 27 |
| 2008 BMW 5-Series: 4dr Sedan 528xi AWD | $46,800 / $43,055 | City: 17 Hwy: 25 |
| 2008 BMW 5-Series: 4dr Sedan 535i RWD | $49,800 / $45,815 | City: 17 Hwy: 26 |
| 2008 BMW 5-Series: 4dr Sedan 535xi AWD | $52,000 / $47,840 | City: 16 Hwy: 24 |
| 2008 BMW 5-Series: 4dr Sedan 550i RWD | $58,800 / $54,095 | City: 15 Hwy: 22 |
| 2008 BMW 5-Series: 4dr Sedan M5 RWD | $83,900 / $77,190 | City: 11 Hwy: 17 |
| 2008 BMW 5-Series: 4dr Sport Wagon 535xiT AWD | $54,400 / $50,050 | City: 16 Hwy: 24 |
In assembling this review of the new 2008 BMW 5-Series Sports Wagon, the seasoned car reviewers at TheCarConnection.com handpicked some of the best critical ... Read full bottom line
2008 BMW 5-SERIES STYLING | [8 out of 10] New York Times: "Same carriage, fresh horses" Road & Track: "hard to distinguish a 2008 from a 2007" The Auto ... Read full review
MSRP: $44,600 - $83,900
We bought an arctic white with tan int. 535i and after only 900 miles we have to say we enjoy this vehicle immensely. The 300hp turbo engine is great although... Read more
I've owned a new 5 series every year, 2005-2008, but this one tops them all. The powerful engine "makes" the car. The new interior design, along with... Read more
Poor storage space for little items like sunglasses, wallets, change, phones. Ride position is very low with the sport package. Transmission and brakes make... Read more
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