Expert Evaluations
2008 BMW 5 Series

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- Styling
- Accessories
- Space and Access
- Comfort
- Performance
- Driving
- Safety
- Appreciation
- Driving
- Braking
- Handling
- Steering
- Manoeuvrability
- Comfort
- Suspension and Ride
- Driving Position
- Noise Level
- Seats
- Styling
- Interior
- Interior Fit and Finish
- Exterior Fit and Finish
- Exterior
- Accessories
- Heating / Ventilation / Air Conditioning
- Instrumentation and Controls
- Convenience and Equipment
- General Ergonomics
- Sound System
- Appreciation
- General Appreciation
- Safety
- Mirrors
- General Safety
- Visibility
- Traction and Stability Control
- Performance
- Acceleration
- Engine Output
- Transmission
- Fuel Consumption
- Space and Access
- Front Space and Access
- Rear Space and Access
- Storage Capacity
- Access to Mechanical Components
- Cargo Space and Access
- Prodigious engine, powerful and frugal
- Comfortable front seats
- Impeccable fit and finish
- Limited space in back seat
- Lane-departure system not very useful
- High price

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- Steering
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- Comfort
- Suspension and Ride
- Driving Position
- Noise Level
- Seats
- Styling
- Interior
- Interior Fit and Finish
- Exterior Fit and Finish
- Exterior
- Accessories
- Heating / Ventilation / Air Conditioning
- Instrumentation and Controls
- Convenience and Equipment
- General Ergonomics
- Sound System
- Appreciation
- General Appreciation
- Safety
- Mirrors
- General Safety
- Visibility
- Traction and Stability Control
- Performance
- Acceleration
- Engine Output
- Transmission
- Fuel Consumption
- Space and Access
- Front Space and Access
- Rear Space and Access
- Storage Capacity
- Access to Mechanical Components
- Cargo Space and Access

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- Styling
- Accessories
- Space and Access
- Comfort
- Performance
- Driving
- Safety
- Appreciation
- Driving
- Braking
- Handling
- Steering
- Manoeuvrability
- Comfort
- Suspension and Ride
- Driving Position
- Noise Level
- Seats
- Styling
- Interior
- Interior Fit and Finish
- Exterior Fit and Finish
- Exterior
- Accessories
- Heating / Ventilation / Air Conditioning
- Instrumentation and Controls
- Convenience and Equipment
- General Ergonomics
- Sound System
- Appreciation
- General Appreciation
- Safety
- Mirrors
- General Safety
- Visibility
- Traction and Stability Control
- Performance
- Acceleration
- Engine Output
- Transmission
- Fuel Consumption
- Space and Access
- Front Space and Access
- Rear Space and Access
- Storage Capacity
- Access to Mechanical Components
- Cargo Space and Access
- Potent turbocharged inline-six
- Magical blend of ride and handling (Direct Drive, Active Steering)
- Seats that hug you when no one else will (optional Comfort Seats)
- Detectable suspension noise
- Price; my full load tester listed-out at $80,750CA

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- Styling
- Accessories
- Space and Access
- Comfort
- Performance
- Driving
- Safety
- Appreciation
- Driving
- Braking
- Handling
- Steering
- Manoeuvrability
- Comfort
- Suspension and Ride
- Driving Position
- Noise Level
- Seats
- Styling
- Interior
- Interior Fit and Finish
- Exterior Fit and Finish
- Exterior
- Accessories
- Heating / Ventilation / Air Conditioning
- Instrumentation and Controls
- Convenience and Equipment
- General Ergonomics
- Sound System
- Appreciation
- General Appreciation
- Safety
- Mirrors
- General Safety
- Visibility
- Traction and Stability Control
- Performance
- Acceleration
- Engine Output
- Transmission
- Fuel Consumption
- Space and Access
- Front Space and Access
- Rear Space and Access
- Storage Capacity
- Access to Mechanical Components
- Cargo Space and Access
- Comfort
- Luxury
- Equipment
- iDrive system is not user friendly
- None

