BMW 5-Series Reviews - 2008
The 2008 BMW 5 Series is a luxury vehicle that comes as a sedan, sports sedan, or wagon. The BMW 5 Series has 6 different trim levels that range from the 528i Sedan to the 550i Sedan. The BMW 5 Series is a 4-door, 5-passenger luxury vehicle. The 528i Sedan comes with a customary 3.0-liter, I6, 230-hp engine and a 6-speed manual transmission however; a 6-speed automatic transmission is optional. The 550i Sedan has a standard 4.8-liter, V8, 360-hp engine and a 6-speed manual transmission and an optional 6-speed automatic transmission. The redesigned 2008 BMW 5 Series carries a 50,000/mi 48 month basic warranty.
Standard features that come on the 2008 BMW 5 Series include - pre-wiring, stereo system with CD player, steering wheel mounted controls, electronic brake assist, front/rear power outlets, multiple airbags, child safety door locks, emergency fuel shut off, trunk anti-trap, ABS brakes, AWD, alloy tires, keyless entry with remote releases/controls, vehicle/radio anti-theft, full power accessories, power sunroof, sunshade, heated washer system, rain sensing wipers, tinted glass, automatic tilt/memory/folding/heated/power adjustable exterior mirrors, heated exterior door locks, automatic climate control, rear HVAC controls, cruise, trip computer, outside temperature gauge, tilt/memory/automatic steering column, driver/passenger memory/lumbar/height adjustable power seats, front power headrests, automatic headlights, fog lights and genuine wood trim. The 550i Sedan adds an electronic parking aid and a universal garage door opener.
Premium upgrade options include: self-sealing tires, navigation aid, CD changer, intelligent cruise, compass, heated steering wheel, front heated seats, head light washers and a load bearing exterior rack.
The 2008 BMW 5 Series has a base starting price of $44,300.