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By gruderian on 06/17/11 16:53 PM (PDT)
Vehicle
2008 BMW 5 Series 550i 4dr Sedan (4.8L 8cyl 6M)
Review
Great all around highway cruiser.
Curves do not exist at practically any speed.
Brakes are first class in every respect.
Gas mileage averages around 12.5, all city driving; 15.5 combined; and 22.7 highway at any speed below 100 mph ( I know what you are thinking but that is how it works out ).
Easy to live with and drive under any conditions.
Front seats are very comfortable on long drives.
Rough ride over road imperfestions.
Extremely large and useful trunk.
Not a single problem of any kind for the three years I had it.
Some repetetive adjustments on the I drive are ridiculous.
Heater will not warm your feet no matter how you adjust it. Throttle control is managed by computer.
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5 of 6 people found this review helpful
By avpgsp2 on 05/25/11 22:43 PM (PDT)
Vehicle
2008 BMW 5 Series 528i 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
Review
I was not aware there were SO many engine issues with these models. While accelerating into high speed traffic, my vehicle stopped suddenly. The engine stalled. Power steering quit. Car was rendered useless. I barely made it off the road when my car finally came to rest. After doing research into safecar.gov I've found that this is an unfortunate problem that BMW will not officially recall, it seems as if it's because they can't offer a permanent fix for the issue. I'm reading that dealerships keep bandaging up major engine failure because BMW NA is not giving them further help regarding this particular engine. Praying that no one must die for the gov't to intervene & for BMW to fix this!
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By kalicat on 05/03/11 15:26 PM (PDT)
Vehicle
2008 BMW 5 Series 528i 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
Review
After reading all of the reviews, I opted for the 528i instead of the 535i.
Bought certified pre-owned (not impressed - had a couple of issues that should have been caught by this supposed 180 point inspection)
The car is a blast to drive, luxury and performance at a reasonable price- at least for the pre-owned.
I look forward to every drive! I wanted a bigger car for safety and cause I have a young child - but with this car you dont have to compromise style and performace for a practical family sedan.
Love the 30 mph on road trips too.
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By ladybryant on 03/09/11 15:15 PM (PST)
Vehicle
2008 BMW 5 Series 528i 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
Review
this is my first BMW and i absolutely love it. it's very stylish and comfortable. a head turner. the gas milaege is average but overall i love it. my next car will definately be another beemer. i chose the 2008 premium model with idrive and could not be happier. it has all the bells and whistles
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3 of 3 people found this review helpful
By jpcoregon on 02/23/11 18:36 PM (PST)
Vehicle
2008 BMW 5 Series 535i 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 6M)
Review
I bought the 2008 535i certified, including the maint. program to 100K miles 10/08. Outside of the horrendous experience with the lack of honesty and integrity of the BMW dealer, the car is superb. Too bad the certified program still makes one visit a BMW dealership. The car's comfort, ability to handle as well as it's outright performance is just plain fun. I quickly dumped the run-flats on this Sport model and bought high end Michelin UHP tires. The difference is a better ride and performance all the way around. Huge lack of space for change, eyeglasses and little things. Cupholders are poor, but one forgets as this thing gets up and runs.
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5 of 5 people found this review helpful
By sanjay8 on 01/10/11 18:19 PM (PST)
Vehicle
2008 BMW 5 Series 535xi 4dr Sedan AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 6M)
Review
I bought this car used about 1 year ago with 35000 miles and I have put on another 10,000 miles in the past year. The drive is amazing. It has had no problems as yet. After reading the reviews I am not sure if should keep this car past its warranty, which is up in 6 months. Sounds like the twin turbo is a problem. There is a recall in Canada to correct the high pressure fuel pump.
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3 of 4 people found this review helpful
By Ed on 11/14/10 00:00 AM (PST)
Vehicle
2008 BMW 5 Series 535xi 4dr Sedan AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 6M)
Review
Comfortable, fun to drive and looks great. It's loaded with the Premium, Cold Weather and Sports package. I really do enjoy driving this to work and longer distances. My only complaint is how many times the car has been in the shop. Although I enjoy the car, this will most likely be my last BMW purchase. I can't justify all the service visits even though I'm not paying a dime. My previous car, which was a Nissan, was much better in this area.
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By Mo on 11/11/10 00:00 AM (PST)
Vehicle
2008 BMW 5 Series 550i 4dr Sedan (4.8L 8cyl 6M)
Review
Just bought this car to replace my 2003 BMW 745Li. Got it with a short shift manual transmission, sport package and aero kit. The car is stellar in performance and handling - a breath of fresh air from my trusty 745. This is my eleventh BMW and is just as reliable if not better than the others. Brings back memories of my 1990 535i 5 speed. The comfort seats are very supportive and provide enough bolstering to encourage spirited driving
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By mbarrio1 on 11/11/10 00:00 AM (PST)
Vehicle
2008 BMW 5 Series 535i 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 6M)
Review
Just got the 535 back after the recall- -engine malfunction--and got stuck on the side of the freeway. This is the third time, and it's the second replacement of the high pressured fuel pump. So it's the third fuel pump on this 5 series. I love the drive, but am concerned about the reliability factor since I've been stuck on the side of the road three times--NOT FUN! If I get another BMW, maybe one without the turbo, since that seems to be the cause of the engine malfunction.
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1 of 1 people found this review helpful
By S on 10/17/10 00:00 AM (PDT)
Vehicle
2008 BMW 5 Series 535i 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 6M)
Review
Fun car to drive, great performance, good fuel economy-but- way too many major mechanical problems. In three years there have been a major oil leak- had to carry a quart of oil with me to get it to the nearest dealer-battery failure, compressor failure and most recently high pressure fuel pump failure 400 miles from home. On several occasions BMW has been less than cooperative in addressing the warranty repair.
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