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BMW 5 Series 2008 Problems

Are you having problems with your 2008 BMW 5 Series? Let our team of motoring experts keep you up to date with all of the latest 2008 BMW 5 Series issues & faults. We have gathered all of the most frequently asked questions and problems relating to the 2008 BMW 5 Series in one spot to help you decide if it's a smart buy.

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Blown turbo in BMW 520d

BMW Australia spokeswoman Lenore Fletcher replies: "We have managed to reduce the initial repair bill to $6323.40. In addition we will also be providing the customer with a VIP loan vehicle for the duration of the repairs."

Good price for a 520d?

The mileage is at the lower end of the expected range for a 2008 model, so that's good, and assuming your description of its condition is accurate I would expect that you would get $23,000-$25,000 on a private sale.

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Flat chat

YOU won't have any degradation in safety by switching to a conventional tyre, and the ride will be much better. You'll have to carry a spare of some sort, but that's not a huge issue on your car. Or you could carry a can of foam repairer to get you out of trouble if you have a puncture.

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