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Performance sleeper
neal starr, 07/01/2017
updated 01/05/2022
2008 BMW 5 Series 535i 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 6M)
16 of 18 people found this review helpful
I own a repair shop, so I did the repairs myself. Be careful buying from someone that did not maintain the engine. The engines will build carbon deposits on the intake valves. The injectors need to be updated. If it has an oil leak at the filter housing, have it fixed it can cause the drive belt to come off and get sucked into the oil pan . That is expensive to fix. All of the above still holds true. However, I still love this car. Is it expensive to maintain? Yes it is. Bear in mind this is a high performance luxury sedan. The ride is very stable, steering is extremely tight. I've put a couple of performance modifications in that help with keeping the intake valves clean. If you don't want a great ride, wonderful interior, great safety features and a high performance twin turbo then go buy a Camry.
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Great auto
Professor, 08/30/2009
2008 BMW 5 Series 528i 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
7 of 7 people found this review helpful
This is my 4th BMW in the past 15 years and by far the best. The smooth engine/transmission cannot be beat. Local mpg is about 25 and highway is always 31-32 mpg at speed limit plus. The seats are comfortable even after 15 hour interstate runs. It has operated perfectly in all ways with the only trips to the dealer for oil and regular service. I did not originally like the body design but the driving balance and smooth functioning of the car have won me over. i-drive works easily if you spend 10 minutes to learn it rather than fearing and griping about it.
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jcollum68, 09/28/2012
2008 BMW 5 Series 550i 4dr Sedan (4.8L 8cyl 6M)
20 of 23 people found this review helpful
First of all, got this car in 2011 with 30K miles, stickered new for $69,500. It has $75K on it and is 100% trouble free. I have the sport backage in Carbon Black with tinted windows. What can I say, this car is beautiful yet intimidating. Blazing fast with amazing handling. Steering and brakes are A plus and the engine noise is a symphony. Those who look at numbers say a 535i is almost the same-no its not. Get a V8, a rare commodity nowadays. Plenty of room in the interior, high quality materials. I have driven many luxury cars, love teh E60 550i more than any and much more than the new F10 5 series--too big and bland. I want my cars with style, love it or hate it. Buy this car!
Smooth
Uncle Walt, 11/26/2009
2008 BMW 5 Series 528i 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
10 of 11 people found this review helpful
Bought this car as a CPO with 27,000 miles on. Like new condition. Of course it drives great; however, one surprise. 32.5 MPG!! I've had Cadillacs, Volvos and several other cars; none come close to this car.
Top notch
D.B., 05/29/2007
2008 BMW 5 Series 528xi 4dr Sedan AWD (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
I have owned this car for a little over a month and I do not have any regrets. The ride is excellent and so is the handling. I had considered a Mercedes E350 4-matic and an Audi A6 Quattro. I am glad I went with the BMW, I think I received much more for the money. I have also found the "very difficult" iDrive system very easy to use. Overall I rate this the best European luxury car that I have ever owned.