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2008 BMW 5 Series Wagon
Vehicle Summary: 2008 BMW 5 Series Wagon
Unlike its sedan counterpart, the BMW 5 Series Wagon only comes in one version, packing a twin-turbocharged six-cylinder engine and all-wheel drive. Rear-wheel drive is not available. A six-speed manual transmission is standard, while a six-speed automatic is optional. Despite debuting over four years ago, the hauler?s styling is still perceived as radical, and recent infusions of technology and power have kept the car fresh. Unfortunately, the 5 Series Wagon is still saddled with BMW's confounding iDrive system, which combines various dashboard controls into a single knob on the console.
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Station Wagon With Soul
The BMW 5 Series Wagon's practical nature is balanced by its willingness to attack twisty back roads.
Highs
- Flexible cargo-carrying capabilities
- BMW cachet
- Strong acceleration
- Expressive styling
- Nimble handling
Lows
- Confusing-to-operate iDrive control system
- Fewer engine choices than the sedan
What's New
- Lane-departure warning system vibrates steering wheel instead of beeping
- Radar-based cruise control
- Twin-turbo six-cylinder engine puts out 300 hp
Specs at a Glance:
2008 BMW 5 Series Wagon
$54,400
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