2008 BMW M5 Reviews, Pricing & Specs

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$82,500 to $82,500

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Not too much changed for the classic BMW M5 sedan in 2008. The main changes come in the form of some exterior and interior updates. The M5 also gets a new 7 speed sequential manual gearbox and comes in one Base trim.

The 2008 BMW M5 gets going in a hurry with its impressive 5.0 L, 500 hp V10 engine with optional 6 speed manual transmission. Gas mileage comes out to 12 mpg in the city and 18 on the highway. The Base trim has 4 doors, seats 5, and offers standard sunroof, air conditioning, power windows, power door locks, power/leather seats, cd player, navigation system, ABS brakes, stability control, and traction control.

Overall, the BMW M5 has maintained its spot atop the high performance sedan market, although it no longer occupies the throne. The gearbox gets criticized as a bit rough and comes off as not as responsive as it could be. Despite the end of its automotive supremacy, the current version of the M5 can still run with the top dogs in the industry.

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Published Aug 8, 2022 by CarGurus Editorial Team
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by sean c
Nov 25, 2022
Amazinggg beastttt, high reving V10. Endless power. Simple classic Nov 25, 2022
by Art G
May 12, 2022
Great car smooth transaction! Fast communication very happy with my purchase May 12, 2022
by Rudi P
Jan 15, 2022
I’ve owned 3 so far. It’s really the ultimate BMW and one of the best sounding engines in the world. I would only place the Aventador V12 and Ferrari V12 above it. The car is a unicorn and now is the best time to buy them before prices get crazy like the E30 M3. Jan 15, 2022

2008 BMW M5 Pricing

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Trims & specs

Air Conditioning

Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones

Airbags

Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Rear side airbags · Rear side curtain airbags

Audio System

Antenna Type: diversity · Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · AM/FM radio · Satellite Radio: Sirius ready · 2 subwoofers · Total Number of Speakers: 11

Brakes

ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 14.7 · Front brake width: 1.4 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 14.6 · Rear brake width: 0.9 · Rear brakes: ventilated disc

Comfort Features

Steering wheel trim: leather

Convenience Features

Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Memorized settings: driver seat · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Power steering: speed-proportional · Rear power outlet: 12V · Steering wheel mounted controls: paddle shifter · Sunshade: power rear window · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating

Driver Seat

Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 20

Drivetrain

Axle ratio: 3.62

Exterior Features

Exhaust: dual exhaust tips · Exhaust tip color: chrome · Front bumper color: body-color

Lights

Headlights: cornering · Taillights: adaptive

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors: power folding

Passenger Seat

Power adjustments: 20

Rear Seats

Type: bench

Roof

Moonroof: anti-trapping feature

Safety

Crumple zones: rear · Impact sensor: battery disconnect · Parking sensors: front

Seatbelts

Emergency locking retractors: front and rear · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front

Seats

Driver seat power adjustments: reclining · Front seat type: sport bucket · Upholstery: leather

Suspension

Driver Adjustable Suspension: ride control · Front Arm Type: lateral links · Front Shock Type: twin-tube gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: twin-tube gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): rear · Suspension control: electronic

Telematics

Navigation system: DVD navigation system · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth · Satellite communications: BMW Assist

Tires

Type: performance

Windows

Front wipers: rain sensing

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