Used 2008 BMW 5 Series Sedan Consumer Reviews
Used 5 Series for sale
Always in the service bay
cunn5, 09/27/2008
2008 BMW 5 Series 550i 4dr Sedan (4.8L 8cyl 6M)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
I have owned two 550i's in a year and a half. The reason for two is that the first one was in service for massive computer troubles 14 times in a 12 month period. The dealership swapped me out of the trouble maker and now in only four months and 4000 miles I am in service overheating and all the windows and sunroof seem to open by themselves. Please avoid this model
Bullet proof reliability in my 535i Sport Package
jackspotnspike, 08/31/2013
2008 BMW 5 Series 535i 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 6M)
6 of 10 people found this review helpful
I bought mine used with 40000 miles and with 65000 miles now. I am very happy with the performance and reliability. Nothing has gone wrong with it. I recently put brakes on at an independent BMW shop for $1200, complete. When I punch the accelerator the car is a rocket. It looks great (deep sea blue with natural brown leather seats and tints windows). The seven spoke alloys with the sport package are perfect.
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My 550i
Dewey Raynor, 12/08/2015
updated 12/08/2016
2008 BMW 5 Series 550i 4dr Sedan (4.8L 8cyl 6M)
5 of 9 people found this review helpful
Greatest Car I have ever driven. Sold the car after 120,000 miles. Upkeep was becoming more of an issue than trading it in and getting a younger vehicle.
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Major Disappointment
535nomore, 07/24/2013
2008 BMW 5 Series 535i 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 6M)
5 of 9 people found this review helpful
This was my first BMW and I was really excited about buying it. It worked fine for about 6 months and then the trouble started. First it was the "reduced engine power" message related to the turbo system. The result of multiple trips to the dealer consisted of: engine reprogramming, replacing the high pressure fuel pump, replacing injectors, replacing a fuel pressure sensor, and reconnecting a vacuum hose that the mechanic "forgot" to connect. The car has had three water pumps installed. I've also had the battery replaced two years after I bought the car (new), the auxiliary jack replaced (it only played through one channel when I got the car. And a couple of other minor items.
we bought it new ( 07/2008) 550i in OC So cal
Upset car owner, 02/17/2020
2008 BMW 5 Series 550i 4dr Sedan (4.8L 8cyl 6M)
6 of 12 people found this review helpful
We only driven the car locally just 60,000 miles 2008 to 2019 what a nightmare,in 2019, car repairs exceeded $ 6500 ( alternator, vacuum pump, gaskets and engine mounts, valvle cover and many more. Worse gas mileage. Jan 2020, car has 61,378 miles , water pump and thermostat replaced. Feb 2020, leaking coolant, owner's nightmare continues , reviews for other potential customers please be aware.
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