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| Description |
| In assembling this review of the new 2008 BMW 5-Series Sports Wagon, the seasoned car reviewers at TheCarConnection.com handpicked some of the best critical reviews covering this vehicle to draw a consensus opinion. TheCarConnection.com’s editors have also driven the 2008 BMW 5-Series Sports Wagon to help bring you the most useful information. |
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| Road Test |
The 5-Series is offered in an extensive line of sport-sedan models that is joined by a single Sports Wagon model. The Sports Wagon isn’t much different in length than the sedan, but its wagon body style takes better advantage of available space and permits a large, continuous cargo area with the backseats folded.
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| Positive Points |
- - Smooth and powerful turbo six
- - Crisp, responsive handling
- - Manual transmission offered
- - Wide range of useful technology options
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| Negative Points |
- - iDrive remains unnecessarily complex
- - Back seat isn’t very spacious
- - Disappointing crash-test performance
- - Only offered with all-wheel drive
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