Anything I should know about 2008 models?

Cornhusker · 08-18-2010, 12:11 AM

Looking at getting a used 08 xi... any must have options? why?

Also, was there a upgraded sound option this year? what package was it in and what are the differences? thanks!

BrunoT · 08-18-2010, 10:17 AM

I'd pick a 530/28? or the 550 if available. The 535 turbo engine has had some problems and this was its first year in this car.

BMW BRAD · 08-18-2010, 11:27 AM

If I were you, I would buy a CPO no matter which model you get. (Certified Pre Owned) Good luck, post pictures when you get it! B

seabreeze · 10-03-2010, 07:29 AM

I would second that, have had huge issues with my 535 xi wagon. Injectors, fuel pumps, software. Stay away

Grizzles · 11-14-2010, 09:45 PM

if its under warranty then it is not CPO

Alohastate_335i · 11-15-2010, 03:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Grizzles

if its under warranty then it is not CPO

Doesn't CPO come with an additional 2 year warranty?

Outriggerman · 11-16-2010, 10:14 AM

I have a CPO 528i for about a year now and have had only one issue with the brakes and the dealer replace them no questions asked.

I have a question with 2008 528i and upgrading the angel eyes from dull yellow to bright white. I have been told that this year on the 528i you cannot upgrade and its not an H8 bulb. Anyone know anything?

BMW BRAD · 11-16-2010, 01:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Grizzles

if its under warranty then it is not CPO

A used BMW can in fact be under the 50k free maintenance and still be a CPO vehicle...... my car was a CPO with 7k miles on it when I bought it! I believe that the BMW CPO program is a must have when buying a pre owned Bimmer!

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Cornhusker Lieutenant 46 Rep 403 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Nebraska iTrader: (1)	Anything I should know about 2008 models? Looking at getting a used 08 xi... any must have options? why? Also, was there a upgraded sound option this year? what package was it in and what are the differences? thanks!
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BrunoT Second Lieutenant 9 Rep 242 Posts Drives: 2012 F-150 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Atlanta, GA iTrader: (0)	I'd pick a 530/28? or the 550 if available. The 535 turbo engine has had some problems and this was its first year in this car.
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seabreeze Registered 0 Rep 2 Posts Drives: 2008 BMW 535 xi Wagon Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Illinois iTrader: (0)	I would second that, have had huge issues with my 535 xi wagon. Injectors, fuel pumps, software. Stay away
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Grizzles Lieutenant 34 Rep 428 Posts Drives: 2023 X5 M Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: NNJ iTrader: (0)	if its under warranty then it is not CPO
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Outriggerman Registered 2 Rep 2 Posts Drives: 2008 528i Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: California iTrader: (0)	I have a CPO 528i for about a year now and have had only one issue with the brakes and the dealer replace them no questions asked. I have a question with 2008 528i and upgrading the angel eyes from dull yellow to bright white. I have been told that this year on the 528i you cannot upgrade and its not an H8 bulb. Anyone know anything?
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