Our Review: 2008 5-Series Sport Wagon from BMW
The BMW 5-Series Sport Wagon for 2008
Made in GERMANY for BMW, the 5-Series Sport Wagon for 2008 is a contender in the 5-seat WAGON 4-DR market. It originally retailed for $54,000 USD with a invoice price of $49,680 USD.
5-Series Sport Wagon Dimensions
In 2008 the 5-Series Sport Wagon has an overall length of 191.20 inches and a width of 72.70 inches. It sits a total of 58.70 inches off the ground, with a ground clearance of inches. Front headroom is 39.10 inches.
The Ind front suspension gives the 5-Series Sport Wagon a turning radius of 39.00 inches. It uses 225/50R17 tires with a wheelbase of 113.60 inches.
Drivetrain
The 5-Series Sport Wagon comes standard with a 6-Speed Automatic Overdrive or 6-Speed Manual Overdrive transmission and is a all-wheel drive vehicle. It has a curb weight of approximately 4145 lbs. The 4-Wheel ABS front brakes are Disc and the rear brakes are Disc.
Fuel Economy
The engine powering the 5-Series Sport Wagon gets 16 miles/gallon city and 23 - 24 miles/gallon highway off a 18.50 gallon tank. This is average for its class. Hybrid versions of the 5-Series Sport Wagon are also available.
Pricing
The 5-Series Sport Wagon retails for $54,000 USD with a invoice price of $49,680 USD for the base model with no options. A standard delivery charge of $775 USD is also applicable. Additional options and trim levels can raise the price significantly.
Specs & Equipment
Standard equipment includes Child Safety Door Locks, Power Door Locks, Vehicle Anti-Theft, 4WD/AWD, ABS Brakes. While it varies per trim level optional equipment lists Second Row Side Airbag, Electronic Parking Aid, Heated Steering Wheel, CD Changer, Navigation Aid.
Exterior color choices include Alpine White, Black Sapphire Metallic, Deep Green Metallic, Deep Sea Blue Metallic, Jet Black, Monaco Blue Metallic, Platinum Bronze Metallic, Platinum Gray Metallic, Space Gray Metallic, Titanium Silver Metallic with interior choices of Beige Leatherette Interior, Black Leather Interior, Black Leatherette Interior, Cream Beige Leather Interior, Gray Leather Interior, Natural Brown Leather Interior. The 5-Series Sport Wagon seats 5 people with 41.50 inches front leg room.
Standard Warranty
The standard warranty period is 48 months or 50,000 miles. It also has a 48 month/50,000 mile powertrain warranty. Extended warranties are available through the manufacturer or third-party vendors. It's important to check with your dealer to verify all warranties.
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