1997 BMW 5 Series 540I review from North America
"The Ultimate Driving Machine"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Radiator neck broke at 76K this is a common issue on this model. Some rough idling and sporadic stalling, but this was cured by having the injectors cleaned and serviced by my local luxury service specialist.
General comments?
This is a great car! I had never driven a 540I before getting mine. The power is awesome, the handling is great, and the braking is sufficient. The power, multi-adjustable seats are the best I have ever experienced. Outside of the cost to service the car, it is truly one of BMW's ultimate driving machines.
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| The 540i is the ultimate grocery getter |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1997 |
| Year of manufacture | 1996 |
| First year of ownership | 1996 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2006 |
| Engine and transmission | 4.4L V8 Manual |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 6 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 75000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 91000 miles |
| Previous car | BMW Camry XLE |
| Date of Entry | 22nd January, 2006 |