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BMW sees Russia car sales up just 4 pct in 2009
BMW sees Russia car sales up just 4 pct in 2009 AFP Nearly all the BMW 5 Series sold in Russia, and every other 3 Series and X3, were manufactured locally according to BMW. Rival Mercedes-Benz of Daimler said BMW Group Sells 70405 Vehicles In January BMW 2008 Revenue Falls 5%; Confirms Earnings Guidance

German luxury car sales slump - International Herald Tribune
German luxury car sales slump - International Herald Tribune Tampabay.comGerman luxury car sales slump I think we're in a period where people are understating their wealth — buying a BMW 3 series instead of a BMW 5 series," he said. "The smaller the cars, Extreme makeover BMW M and Mercedes AMG each see huge sales spike in 2008 Volkswagen, BMW January Sales Fall as Recession Bites

Scoop : 2010 BMW 5 Series GT! - Auto123
Scoop : 2010 BMW 5 Series GT! - Auto123 Auto123Scoop : 2010 BMW 5 Series GT! to as the "PAS" or Progressive Activity Sedan, this newest entry into the BMW family will likely be known as a GT -- in this case, a 5 Series GT. BMW Video Teases Future Progressive Activity Sedan

2011 BMW 5-Series - Spied - Car and Driver
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Toyota Camry with E60 5-Series M-Sport bodykit

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I was tempted to title this story “next generation BMW F10 5-Series spotted in Sunway” but I already pulled something like that before with the BMW Myvi Isetta post sometime last year. It looks like the trend of adapting your car with a bodykit to have E60 5-Series M-Sport front end styling is getting more and more popular. It is already a near-daily sight on Perodua Myvis, but this is the first time I’ve seen it on a Toyota Camry, a far more suitable vehicle as at least it’s of a near similiar size to a 5-Series. It looks like the common saying that Camry buyers want to graduate to an E-Class and Accord buyers the 5-Series is not correct all the time.

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German luxury car sales slump - International Herald Tribune

FRANKFURT, Germany : Sales at three of Germany's best-known luxury car makers slumped in January as buyers scaled back major purchases during the economy slowdown.

Audi AG, Bayerische Motoren Werke AG and Daimler AG's Mercedes Benz cars on Friday all reported a sales dip — but saw shares rise as BMW said it would avoid a 2008 loss and Daimler announced strong orders for a new model.

Customers in the U.S. and Germany, two of the world's biggest markets for luxury cars, are cutting back and buying cheaper models — or simply not buying at all, says Hans-Peter Wodniok, an analyst at Fairesearch in Frankfurt.

"We're seeing a reluctance and a downgrading. I think we're in a period where people are understating their wealth — buying a BMW 3 series instead of a BMW 5 series," he said. "The smaller the cars, the better the numbers."

Car makers are worried and are asking European governments to follow Germany's lead in giving buyers a payment to jump-start the market by junking old cars in favor of new fuel-efficient models. Italy announced a similar program on Friday.

How good of an engine comes in the bmw 5 series?

I've been looking into the lexus ls 400s and the bmw 5 series years ranging 90-95. Ive heard great things about the lexus engine being bulletproof but can the bmw six cylinder say the same? How mileage can i put on the car without having to worry about major issues?


Well all of BMW's engines are great. Here are the ones they offer for the 5-series.

3.0-liter dual overhead cam (DOHC), 24-valve inline 230-horsepower 6-cylinder engine with composite magnesium/aluminum engine block, Valvetronic, and Double-VANOS steplessly variable valve timing

3.0-liter dual overhead cam (DOHC), 24-valve inline turbocharged 300-horsepower 6-cylinder engine with twin-turbo technology, piezo direct injection, and Double-VANOS steplessly variable valve timing

4.8-liter, 360-horsepower 32-valve V-8 engine with 4 overhead camshafts, aluminum engine block and cylinder heads, Valvetronic system, 2-stage air intake manifold, and Double-VANOS steplessly variable valve timing

They are all great engines. Any of them would be good if properly maintained for 200,000 miles. Good luck and make sure you get one that hasn't been beat too hard and has been properly maintained.


Is a BMW 5 Series the right car for my 17 year old?

I'm looking to buy my 17 year old (soon to be) a nice car, please none of the "are you crazy" or "you have too much money". It has to be a nice car, he likes the BMW 5 series, would it be a good car for him? Any other suggestions? Must be BMW, Mercedes, Jaguar, Lexus, Porsche, Audi or any other quality makes.
I think I already said about the "spoiling" and the "money business". I'm just on to ask about the car, he's getting a nice car. END OF. I don't know whether it's jealous with you people, or what.


I'll try a reply without the preaching!
Yes, a BMW 5 series is a fantastic car - beautifully made, reliable, even surprisingly economical for such a large car, they're also safe & secure.
Have it serviced at an independant specialist - BMWs require very little maintenance to stay on top form, and the mechanicals are surprisingly simple. A BMW dealer will absolutely rob you for servicing.
As for other answers, suggestions such as Ford & Mercedes are a joke - The Mondeo in particular has serious reliability & economy problems, and to suggest it's in the same league as a BMW is ridiculous to anyone that's ever owned both - me included; Merc just don't have the build quality & reliability they used to enjoy.

How do you remove a 2004 Bmw 5 series front head rest?

I need help removing a 2004 bmw 5 series front headrest plz hlep me plz include pictures and description on how to remove it thx for reading this question and help bye


Pull up on it, HARD. It can sometimes be hard to get off but keep pulling.

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