2008 BMW 5-Series - Q&A
I have a 5 series bmw. parked up for 4 months. I now cannot open the door of the car?
The battery might be flat. The remote will not open the car. The key will not open the car only the boot. What can I do? Read More
- Depends on what year your 5 series is. If it is '96 on (an E39) the battery is in the boot, on the drivers side under the boot mat. Simply jump start the car from there. On earlier 5's they are under the rear seat or under the bonnet depending on model. Generally rapid... Read More
- I had this same problem with my 1990 e34, What I found was that if I put a bit of pressure in the way, and try to turn it would rotate the lock. I think the problem comes from the corners being worn off the key. Like i said try pushing on it or use a spare key as it... Read More
- Al h is very close, if you have a spare battery to jump off you can use the boot ( trunk ) light to connect to. Reference:I'm an auto-electrician
- Al H is spot on - additionally, if you have a twin electric tow bar, you can feed power back via the aux power connector.
- I Know, Put the key in the lock turn the key and keep the key in the open position for about 20 sec. all the best
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Specs: Select a Trim
| 4dr Sedan (6) | MSRP | Invoice | MPG City | MPG Hwy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4dr Sedan 528i RWD Specs | $44,600 | $41,030 | 17 | 27 |
| 4dr Sedan 528xi AWD Specs | $46,800 | $43,055 | 17 | 25 |
| 4dr Sedan 535i RWD Specs | $49,800 | $45,815 | 17 | 26 |
| 4dr Sedan 535xi AWD Specs | $52,000 | $47,840 | 17 | 25 |
| 4dr Sedan 550i RWD Specs | $58,800 | $54,095 | 15 | 22 |
| 4dr Sedan M5 RWD Specs | $83,900 | $77,190 | 11 | 17 |
| 4dr Sports (1) | MSRP | Invoice | MPG City | MPG Hwy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4dr Sports Wagon 535xiT AWD Specs | $54,400 | $50,050 | 16 | 24 |
Why should I also consider these?
The 2008 BMW 5-Series's chief competitor, the E-Class, has more of an emphasis on comfort than the 5, with a roomier-feeling interior and a softer ride.
The A6 also feels a bit more spacious and comfort-oriented, but its performance--especially from the available 4.2-liter V-8--doesn't come close to matching that of the 550i's 4.8-liter V-8.
None of the competition offers a manual transmission either.
The Cadillac STS brings plenty of high-tech options and respectable performance, but it doesn't have the prestige of the 5-Series.
There's also the Infiniti M35 and M45, which bring brisk performance and some rival high-tech features such as a lane-departure system, but their cabins aren't as quiet and refined as those of the 5-Series models.
