2008 BMW 5-Series

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Exterior - What the Auto Press Says

The 2008 5-Series' body style ranks highly within its class because auto writers like its refreshed bold design, though most describe the changes as evolutionary rather than revolutionary.

• "When introduced as a 2004 model, the 5 Series received mixed reviews for its somewhat unconventional styling. There aren't any major exterior changes for 2008, just minor touch-ups to the front, rear and side skirts." - Cars.com

• "The 5-Series"carries such dramatic styling that it's not hard to understand why the 'significant freshening' for the early-release 2008 models doesn't appear all that different from the Bangle-esque design it adopted in 2004" - Road and Track

• "A quick glance doesn't reveal the subtle changes, but you'll eventually detect the new front and rear fascia, and both the new headlights and taillights have integrated LED side markers." - Edmunds

• "The 5-Series looks ferocious." - MSN

• "The bustle-back trunk, sharp-creased edges and cat's-eye headlights that caused such a stir when the model was introduced for the 2004 model year have helped the current-generation 5 Series become the best-selling iteration yet." - Kelley Blue Book

• "Most of the styling touch-up lies in subtle details, but in our view they add character to this luxury sedan. ... The critics contend that, with the kabuki-eyebrow look in front and the chunked-off shape of the trunk lid, the 5 Series seems almost like two halves taken from different cars." - New Car Test Drive