Used 2008 BMW 5 Series 528i 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 6M) Consumer Reviews
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Trish Majors, Columbus, OH, 07/23/2018
updated 01/30/2020
BMW 5 Series 528i 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
12 of 15 people found this review helpful
I special ordered a 2008 BMW 528i. It was a fun car to drive-the only pro. I had problems with the fuel pump (thank God while still under warranty). I took it into D-Patrick in Evansville, IN where I purchased the car. The service department agreed that the fuel pump was weak and had been a common problem with this vehicle. However, they said it wasn't "far enough gone" to warrant replacement by BMW. I took it in numerous times, being told the same thing each time. The fuel pump went out on me during rush hour traffic as I had just got on the approach to a bridge (in the left lane). The car lost ALL POWER! By the grace of GOD, I had barely enough speed to crest the hill on the bridge and coast down the other side & managed to get through traffic to pull to the right shoulder of roadway & wait for tow truck. When I notified D-Patrick's BMW service department, I was told that BMW designed the vehicle to shut down "to preserve the engine". However, service department NEVER mentioned this would happen either time I had brought it in for this problem. My question to them was "What about preserving my life and the lives of whomever could have been with me when the fuel pump went out? One would think, this would have been important information to share with me one of the times I took it in for problems with the fuel pump. They did replace it. However, SAME THING HAPPENED WHEN THE WATER PUMP WENT OUT A FEW WEEKS LATER. Needless to say, I sold the car at a huge loss of $ due to the lack of safety for me & my family. Had I known this was BMWs design, I WOULD HAVE NEVER PURCHASED THE CAR IN THE FIRST PLACE!
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Great car but iDrive is still ridiculous
patrick, 11/12/2009
BMW 5 Series 528i 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
The car handles incredibly well as a BMW should. It's quiet, fast, comfortable and fun. But if you are cold or hot...don't expect iDrive to help you out. It takes several minutes to get through the menus. Stupid. If you have an ipod...you better not have a lot of music on it...unlike the ipod scrolling function it takes FOREVER to get through the list. If you want to use the navigation to plot your route...don't use this system. It chokes on the simplest request. In short iDrive, if I had known how truly bad it was before I bought the car would likely have made me buy an Infiniti (and add Dynamat soundproofing). Better value. More intelligently designed user information and climate controls.
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Love, Love this car
ladybryant, Port Saint Lucie, FL, 03/09/2011
BMW 5 Series 528i 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
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
The BEST Car I Have Owned
rsulliuvan, 09/15/2009
BMW 5 Series 528i 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
4 of 5 people found this review helpful
Sports and premium pkgs. This car is amazing. Handling is superb, wet or dry. Dunlop run flats hold the road as if you were on rails. The most comfortable seats you have ever placed your tail on. Design is flawless, in and out. Fantastic on long trips, 33 mpg., and a great way to commute. Why I waited so long to purchase THE ULTIMATE DRIVING MACHINE is beyond me. Of the dozen or so autos I have owned, this is by far the best. 100% class.
Enjoyable drive
Don, Oxford, IA, 01/25/2016
BMW 5 Series 528i 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
5 of 7 people found this review helpful
Check on maintenance costs before buying. A battery replacement cost me about $300. The covered maintenance program is great. Road noise is quiet. It's a great machine to drive. The electric seats are very comfortable once you figure out all the controls...
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