2001 BMW 5 Series 540i review from North America
"The finest sedan available"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Detent feel in clutch travel.
Minor interior rattles.
Wireless key failed.
General comments?
A supremely comfortable cruiser, this car wraps around you and becomes part of you.
Tremendous road-holding, great cornering feel, awesome in the twisties, beautiful steering.
The acceleration is a real rush.
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| A well designed, high performance, luxury, gas guzzler |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 2001 |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 4.4L V8 Manual |
| Performance marks | 10 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 7 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 10 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 0 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 47000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Mazda 323 |
| Date of Entry | 19th February, 2003 |