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2008 BMW 5-Series - Web Chatter

MSRP: $44,600 - $83,900 See Local Classifieds
 
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Edmunds
2008 bmw 5 series Professional Edmunds Review

...There are three engines available on the sedan, which boils down to three individual rear-wheel-drive models: 528i, 535i and 550i. The 528xi and 535xi sedans come with all-wheel drive. The wagon is...

Cars.com
2008 BMW 550 Professional Cars.com Review

...Exterior When introduced as a 2004 model, the 5 Series received mixed reviews for its somewhat unconventional styling. There aren't any major exterior changes for 2008, just minor touch-ups to the...

Cars.com
2008 BMW 528 Professional Cars.com Review

...Still, the space is similar to competitors, like the Audi A6. As in any BMW these days, driving the 5 Series means you have to learn iDrive. In the few years since it was introduced, I've grown...


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MSN Autos user
2008 ultimate running machine.

...Cons: The only item,which needs to be included, just like most of the luxury cars, is the six -disc cd player/changer.It, shouldn't be aptional to extra cost...

Edmunds user
2008 535i: BMW Does it Again

...After owning various BMWs for 10 years now, there is nothing like them. And the new 535i does not disappoint. No need to buy the 550i. This car is absolutely...

Cars.com user
My First BMW (2008) 535xi

...Its not the most lush car around but it has enough gadgets and buttons for most. good enough for me. that said this car so far has passed all of my...

MSN Autos user
2008 535xi Like your old perfect fitting jeans

...We got the upgrade seats, and the 3 main packages with comfort access. Highly recommend this car! Cons: The satelite radio has already had one problem. It...


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How to connect iPod to 2008 5 series BMW?
I just got a 2008 5 series BMW. I am trying to connect the iPod so that I can interface it with iDrive. My iPod has about 60G of songs on it. After several hours of iPod plugged in, it still does not integrated correctly with iDrive. Instead of showing Playlists, artists, genre, etc., it just shows multi letter characters.... so I can't search for...
Source: Yahoo! Answers, 2 answers

I haven't heard of anyone having this problem. However, BMW offers lots of instructions and FAQ's on their website. http://www.bmwusa.com/owners/ipodyourbmw If you haven't been to this site you should check it out. It should be very helpful. Reference:http://www.bmwusa.com/owners/ipodyourbmw

Why are people selling so many 2008 BMW?
I have been researching and thinking about buying a used BMW that is about 2-3 years old. While I was researching, I found that there are over 425 2008 5 series being sold from http://cars.com. It was just interesting to see such a large quantity for one year. It just seem odd to me and I would like to know more about why? Has there been major...
Source: Yahoo! Answers, 4 answers

Either the Economy or their leases are ending!~ Reference:22 year old mom to be & 540i Driver

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The 2008 BMW 5-Series's chief competitor, the E-Class, has more of an emphasis on comfort than the 5, with a roomier-feeling interior and a softer ride.

The A6 also feels a bit more spacious and comfort-oriented, but its performance--especially from the available 4.2-liter V-8--doesn't come close to matching that of the 550i's 4.8-liter V-8.

None of the competition offers a manual transmission either.

The Cadillac STS brings plenty of high-tech options and respectable performance, but it doesn't have the prestige of the 5-Series.

There's also the Infiniti M35 and M45, which bring brisk performance and some rival high-tech features such as a lane-departure system, but their cabins aren't as quiet and refined as those of the 5-Series models.

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