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Used 2008 BMW 5 Series Sedan Consumer Reviews

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4.75 out of 5 stars

Blend of luxury and performance

rndymn16, 01/13/2008
2008 BMW 5 Series 535i 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 6M)
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The 535i has enough power to make it a performance car. They don't give you a lot (compared to Cadallac and Infiniti, etc) and the options are borderline ripoff, but what they do give you - fantastic. The 20 way sport seats and iPod adapter are worth it!!!

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4.88 out of 5 stars

I love this car

CKelleher, 08/08/2009
2008 BMW 5 Series 535xi 4dr Sedan AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 6M)
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I traded in a 2004 330 convertible which I really enjoyed. The 535xi is heads and shoulder beyond the 330 Cic. I am hard on a car in daily use and drive more like an enthusiast. This car never disappoints, whether its a 4 hour drive to the beach or a drag race with a 17 year old in a mustang cobra, the BMW always comes through. Awesome creature comforts blows my parents e550 4 matic out of the water in every way. No problems whatsoever.

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4 out of 5 stars

CPO Bmw 535i 2008

bilalch, 09/09/2011
2008 BMW 5 Series 535i 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 6M)
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I have had this car for about 1 year now. I bought this as a CPO it had about 30,000 miles on it. Considering all the comparative models (Audi, Merc)I found this to be the most fun car to drive. I also liked the interior better then others (yes even better then 08 A6) I think it is more of personal preference, the interior is clean, high quality and purposeful. Built quality is great, offcourse drives awesome. Not much to complain about this car. Prob would buy a 5 series after this one (although am not so sure of the new model, the Bmw seems to have gotten soft on their design and the new 2011 one is more like a Merc, cant say much about drive though as have not driven it)

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5 out of 5 stars

Fantastic ride and to drive

Kirk, 02/19/2017
2008 BMW 5 Series 535xi 4dr Sedan AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 6M)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful

Repair costs when needed are high, but infrequent.

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5 out of 5 stars

Sporty handling luxury sedan

Rocky, 06/10/2022
2008 BMW 5 Series 535xi 4dr Sedan AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 6M)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful

Sweetest car I’ve ever driven. 300 hp out of a twin turbo 3L engine gives you starship warp speed on demand. Positive handling glues it to the road yet the ride is smooth and comfortable. Creature comforts abound, I particularly like the comfort entry key fob that allows you to gain access just by having the key fob on your person. Seat and steering wheel heat are game changers. Rear wheel drive ensures the sporty driving experience. I love this car!

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