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Why are people selling so many 2008 BMW?

By Yahoo:nick n at Yahoo!Answers.com

I have been researching and thinking about buying a used BMW that is about 2-3 years old. While I was researching, I found that there are over 425 2008 5 series being sold from http://cars.com. It was just interesting to see such a large quantity for one year. It just... Read More

  • Either the Economy or their leases are ending!~ Reference:22 year old mom to be & 540i Driver Read More
  • ever heard of the economy? there are many people who bought bmw's in boom times when things were great who got rocked buy the crash and now have to sell them. i survived, but some of my friends who were some pretty successful business owners have some horror... Read More
  • The conventional 3-yr leases are terminating soon.
  • First of all, many people lease BMW's for 2-3 Years so the 2008's are coming off lease this year. Also, the 5-Series has a new body style in 2011 so the 2008's will not sell as well. Reference:http://globalautosports.com

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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
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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.

 
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