Since its first production run in 1972 the BMW 5 Series has sat a close second to the 3 series in terms of sales but many experts are predicting the latest model to push for the number one spot more than ever.
Industry experts have always had a soft spot for the 5 series, placing it on the ‘ 10 best’ list for 6 years running. Consumer Reports also said in 2002 that the vehicle was the best they had driven. Popular Science declared it one of the best inventions of 1998 when it was first launched as a standalone series.
The latest model in the range is the Gran Turismo (F07) released in May 2009 it was billed as the first of its kind by BMW officials and described as a crossover compact coupe. It was the first BMW to receive the new brake regeneration technology and also the ZF 8-Speed automatic transmission getting it from 0-60 in 5.5 seconds.
Any model in the 5 series is the definition of ‘executive’, making these vehicles ideal for business contract hire and impressing clients. BMW 5 series contract hire is a hugely popular way of owning one of these elite vehicles as the initial cost of leasing is much less than the layout for buying one. As a business owner it’s also nice to know how much something is going to cost. Contract hire allows you to manage you payments and know what is coming out of your finances every month.
Contract hire also offers a few unique options such Personal Contract Purchases (PCP) which can find you the 5 series you want at the cheapest price.
