Used 2008 BMW 5 Series 528xi 4dr Sedan AWD (3.0L 6cyl 6M) Consumer Reviews
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No issues . . . maybe I'm lucky?
nitch, Newmarket, NH, 08/02/2016
BMW 5 Series 528xi 4dr Sedan AWD (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
39 of 40 people found this review helpful
I seem to have gotten the opposite of lemon. Got the car as a CPO and drive it about 15k miles a year combined city and hwy driving. I have done zero maintenance other than brakes (once), tires (three t8es) and oil changes (every 10k miles). The only caveat is this car will chew through tires - you'll get about 30k out of a set no matter what you buy - and because of the AWD, you have to replace all 4 at once. It drives like a dream - especially on the back roads. After a snowstorm once the seal around the rear window got dislodged and water got in the trunk and down into the well under the spare. BMW stupidly put some electronics there and the TPM monitor control until got wet and shorted out. I dug it out of there, dried it off and let it et in a bag of rice of for a day or two. plugged it back in and it worked fine.
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Just love it!
Sufi, 08/31/2008
BMW 5 Series 528xi 4dr Sedan AWD (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
12 of 12 people found this review helpful
Finally took the plunge and bought 528xi with Premium Pack (comfort access, xenon, usb audio integration, etc.). I must say I absolutely love it. Also test drove the GS350 AWD, and it gave good competition to the 528xi but in the end, just the sheer driving pleasure swayed me towards the 528xi. Features for features, the GS350 had more toys, but it doesn't come close to the performance and the drive that 528xi offers. No lack of power. Just awesome!
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BMW 528XI 2008
Rocky Deodg, Wayland, MA, 07/26/2016
updated 08/09/2023
BMW 5 Series 528xi 4dr Sedan AWD (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
34 of 38 people found this review helpful
Just turned 330,000 miles, added new tires and wheel, valve cover, new fuel injectors, shocks, and springs. It is like driving a new car for less than 5 k. Love it, great job BMW
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Military Retirement Dream Car
DougF, Hampton, VA, 06/13/2019
updated 06/15/2021
BMW 5 Series 528xi 4dr Sedan AWD (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
9 of 9 people found this review helpful
Build quality of each part is masterful. I've owned this car for 11 years with 91K miles. I've had it up to 125mph on Autobahn and through all concievable road conditions. My only regret was not getting leather due to vegan daughter (sheepskin cover solved that). I'm appalled at the comments by some - they must be abusive owners. I perform all my own maintenance which others state is impossible - wrong - there's countless fanatical other BMW owners out there willing to help with just about any concern you have. Tires have lasted 4 years average, still on original water pump, headlights no problem, oil changes 1x per year simple. My 2 most challenging issues were CCC unit failed and needed replacement (warranty) and the valvetronic sensor needed replacement which I did myself. All other repairs were normal wear and tear. It drives like a dream - as great today as the day I bought it. I still get a thrill getting into it as I have for the past 11 years. UPDATE: I've added a hitch which is practically invisible; again, every part I removed and modified fit perfectly and was so intentional in its design. All underbody parts remain clean which in my experience of working with cars my whole life is unprecedented. The driving experience remains smooth, clean, free of noise. I had to replace front control arms but even that was easy. Here it is 13 years old and drives as smoothly and flawlessly as the day I pulled it off the lot. The interior materials have not shipped faded or degraded either. No rattles leaks or recurring problems. Still a solid confident ride.
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A Driver's Car
Driver, 08/24/2008
BMW 5 Series 528xi 4dr Sedan AWD (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
9 of 9 people found this review helpful
I now have 1500 miles and can say this was the best 1500 miles I've every driven. This is a driver's car not a typical American or Japanese built car. Don't complain about the cup holders, BMW doesn't expect you to drive the autobahn with anything but two hands on the wheel. Focus on the quality of the ride beyond the seat and gadgets, it is amazing. If you really want the power go for the 535 or to tour the country side with a 550. I find the 528 gives me what I need in power with a little economy unexpected, I'm averaging 22.4 mpg in the greater DC area.