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Flashy but Weak!!!
Alex, 02/03/2018
2008 BMW 5 Series 528xi 4dr Sedan AWD (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
3 of 6 people found this review helpful
Car is not reliable at all. High maintenance cost. Frequent mechanical visits. Parts expensive. Rear leg room is terrible. Brake are loud & dusty. Electric issues are often
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If you love staring at an engine light..
Craig B, 06/26/2018
2008 BMW 5 Series 528xi 4dr Sedan AWD (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
3 of 7 people found this review helpful
The car glides when you drive it BUT the electronics are for crap. The bluetooth never holds a call, the sunroof will not fully close unless you play with it and be prepared for numerous exterior light changes. This series is very fickle and needs CONSTANT dealership attention. The repair costs are triple those of a less luxurious car and there is ALWAYS something that needs fixing. Time/Value/Money should have you looking elsewhere unless you are either buying a brand new, leasing one or you yourself enjoy test driving loaner cars while the car you bought is endlessly being serviced.
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cowboy693x, 08/12/2009
2008 BMW 5 Series 528xi 4dr Sedan AWD (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
2 of 4 people found this review helpful
We have had the car for a year. It has been in the shop for six weeks in total. The engine light comes on when the car gets hot. The main problem is we live in MT. BMW does not take care of there customers, I am trying to get a buy back. I have had three Mercedes in the past, they are not as fun to drive, but they are miles ahead in quality and customer service.
Best all around
wdt, 12/23/2007
2008 BMW 5 Series 535i 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 6M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Had a 911, have 3 kids, needed something comfortable for the family. Looked at the 550i sport and thought I'd get too many tickets. The 535i sport is just a little more "real world", but still handles like a proper sport sedan. The xi models understeer more than I'd like, and the sport package on the i model is a true bmw sport package (suspension). The twin turbo motor gives you v8 torque and horsepower, I suspect that the ratings of 300 each is understated. Saving 10 grand over the 550 sport was worth it.
Still going strong
k, 01/02/2010
2008 BMW 5 Series 535xi 4dr Sedan AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 6M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I have driven this car hard for a year and a half and have yet to go through any technical problems with the car. This car is tough as nails. The engine is extremely smooth, and the Sport mode is like attaching rockets to your car when you need it to pass someone on the highway. The trunk is spacious, as is the rear seat, as two 6'2 guys have sat comfortably. The N54 engine (the TT L6) is easily one of the best BMW engines, and has won Engine of the Year awards consistently. Has never been to the shop other than scheduled maintenance, despite being somewhat abused by a young driver with a lead foot for about 14,000 miles. Never had a problem starting in cold weather, and no malfunctions.