2008 BMW 5-Series Q & A from Around the Web
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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?
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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...
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I want my husband to buy me a BMW for my fifth birthday instead of going on a cruise, the money for that I can use for a down payment. My question is what are the down fall in owning one, such as...
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i like the 328ci or the 5 series
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I have an e34 (1995 525i) which I would like to add a dual exhaust system to. Im guessing theyd have to remove the spare tire to attatch the second exhaust pipe? Has anyone seen this or had it done?...
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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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