Image provided by: University of Oregon Libraries; Eugene, OR
About Portland observer. (Portland, Or.) 1970-current | View Entire Issue (April 2, 2008)
<ri, Page B6 IJül tlctlth (ObsvrUl r Pori land Oil b s e r v e i * Auío R e v ie w 2008 BMW 528i Sedan More Power - More Pleasure acceleration is 0.8 second quicker K a t iii i i \ ( A rk Change doesn't have to he dra with manual shift, and 0.5 second matic to be meaningful. Despite swifter with Steplronie six-speed revised trout and rear styling, lor automatic, than the prior 525i. Stan instance. the 2008 5 Series sedan dard alloy wheels on the 528i hold doesn't look markedly different. 17-inch V-rated all-season tires. I'he 2008 tweaks start in front, BMW calls it a "significant fresh where the headlight covers are now ening." Under the hood, though, completely clear, w ith chrome sur six-cylinder models have earned a major power boost- now consid rounds highlighting individual ered the most powerful six-cylinder lights inside. The chrome edging sedans and sports wagons to date. on BMW’s trademark double-kid T he basic c h a ra c te r h asn't ney grille is now Hush with the changed a hit. because every 5 surface on the front air dam, while Series puts an emphasis on the the full-width air intake below the driving. The least expensive of the front bumpercurls up in the corners 5 Series is the 528i, powered by to match the shape of the head BMW's high-tech magnesium al lights. Below the doors, the 5 Series loy 3.0-liter inline 6. The new six- cylinder engine develops its 230 side sills have been re-contoured a horsepower at 6500 rpm, plus 200 bit for 2008. apparently to promote pound-feet of torque at 2750 rpm. a longer, leaner look. In back, the Thai's an increase of 15 horsepower rear lights are covered with the same clear glass as the fronts, and the and 15 pound-feet. The standard transmission on turn signals are now LEDs. Looks aside, many buyers will the 528i isaGetragb-speed manual, which is increasingly hard to find in find the five-passenger 5 Series a this class. BMW says 0-60 mph near-perfect size. It seems more in A p ril 2. 2008 S p e c ia l E d itio n News and reviews on new motor vehicles traffic, accom m o dating speeds all the way down to a com plete stop, and re suming to the set speed from 0 mph. Safety features nearly co v er the gam ut. P assiv e safety equipm ent in clu d es front airbags with dual threshold deploy ment. front-passen ger side airbags and curtain-style head- protection airbags Specifications: 3.0-liter, DOHC, 24-valvelnline-V6230-hp<3>200lb-ft. torque engine; forall outboard pas 6 speed manual transmission; 17-City, 27-Highway MPG; $55,525. MSRP sengers. All 5 Se ries models come with antilock Two big ticket options have been substantial than some small luxury brakes with Dynamic BrakeControl or sport sedans, with more usable added for 2008. BMW's Lane De auto-proportioning, Dynamic Trac interior space. At the same time it s parture Warning system is camera tion Control, Dynamic Stability no as physically bulky as large se based, and notifies the driver via dans. and easier to maneuver in mild steering-wheel vibration of any C ontrol an ti-skid electro n ics, movement that might indicate an seatbelt pretensioners and force tight spaces or park. The BMW 5 Series is a true inadvertent lane change. The new limiters. The standard BMW As driverscaramong mid-sized luxury Stop and Go feature for Active sist communication package in- sedans. Increased power and other Cruise Control is space age. Like el udes automatic collision notifica improvements for 2008 only em the previous system, it uses radar tion, an SOS button, roadside as phasize this. The 5 mixes comfort, to keep the 5 Series from moving to sistance and loeater service. This ear has just about every performance, high-tech features close to a ear ahead, without driver and passenger-friendly accommo intervention. Yet the new Stop and thing you could ask for in a luxury dations in fairly compact package. Go system works even in heavy sedan, including the features, com fort and convenience of full-size luxury models, the sporting charac ter of smaller ones, and a good compromise between interior space and physical bulk. The 528i come with leatherette upholstery, dual-zone automatic climate control with active micro filtration, an AM/EM/CD stereo with 10 speakers, 17-ineh alloy wheels, four power outlets and a rechargeable flashlight in theglove box. Always a solid road/touring car, the 5 Series line gets even more self- assured with each iteration. There's nothing flashy with any 5 Series BMW—just serious driving per formance, created for accomplish ment rather than show. This is a good, honest sedan in the BMW tradition, with a comfort able ride, precise steering and nice, sharp handling, and without a lot of high-tech stuff to muddle the pic ture. This mid-size luxury sedan remains a true sports sedan in any of its variations. Regardless o f engine size or equipm ent level, the 5 Series line delivers lively acceleration, pre cise handling and outstanding brakes. THEL WPRICELEADER www.captainyes.com Stock No: 19818 2004 Saturn Ion L4 4 Door Sedan 2.2-Liter, 16-Valve 5-Speed Manual, FWD Our Special $8,888 Stock No: 20583 2003 Chevrolet Blazer LS 4 Door Wagon V6,4.3-Liter, Aulo, 4WD Our Special $9,888 Stock No: 2 14 5 1 Stock No: 21214 Stock No: 21 18b Stock No: 20751 2001 Honda Accord EX 2001 Toyota Echo 2002 Eord E l50 Lariat 2002 Honda Odyssey EX 2 Door Coupe Mileage: 73,901 2.3-1 .iter. I b-Valve, VTEC, 4-Spced Auto, FWD 2 Door Coupe Mileage: 96,340 1.5-Liter. DOHC I b-Valve. Auto. FWD Super Cab V8.5.4-Liter.Auto.4W D 4 Door Van Mileage: 86,507 3.5-Liter. Vb, 5-Speed Auto, FWD Slock No: 2 1232 Stock No: 2 128b Stock No: 2 1222 Stock No: 2 1359 2003 Toyota Camry EE 2004 Eord Mustang 2004 Honda Element EX 2005 Chrysler Town & Country 2 Door Convertible Mileage: 40,995 4.6-liter. V8, SOHC. lb-Val ve. Auto, RWD 4 Door Wagon Mileage: 47 ,183 2.4-Liter, 4-Speed Auto, 4WD 3 Door Van 3.3-Litcr, Vb, Auto, FWD 4 Door Sedan 2.4-Litcr. DOHC. Auto, FWD Mileage: 53,066 ALL VEHICLES ARE SAFETY INSPECTED WITH FREE Stock No: 21029 Stock No: 2 1099 Stock No: 21080 2005 Jeep Wrangler X 2005 Scion xB 2007 Dodge Caliber 2 Door Wagon 4.0-l.iter. Manual.4WD 4 Door Wagon Mileage: 20,424 1.5-Liter, 5-Speed Manual. FWD 4 Door Hatchback 2.0-Liter. Auto, FWD Mileage: 47,061 • Spanish Speaking Help (espanol) • Loan by phone • BBB member • Good/No/Bad Credit • over 300 cars GAGE AUTO SALES i 13432 SE McLoughlin BIvd. Portland, OR 97222 J I Mileage: 15,876 V E H IC L E H IS T O R Y R E P O R T S k for Lucky wallerlotiis@yahoo.com