By Clark Lindemann on 05/05/03 00:00 AM (PDT)
Vehicle
1997 BMW 5 Series Sedan 540i 4dr Sedan
Review
Once I have owned a BMW 540 I can truly
say it is the Ultimate Driving Machine.
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By jr roadcaptain on 04/18/03 00:00 AM (PDT)
Vehicle
1997 BMW 5 Series Sedan 540i 4dr Sedan
Review
I am coming up on 7 years of ownership and
90K on the clock. Yes I just did the radiator
but got the cat and a couple of small items
under the extended warranty. I have owned
and driven various Bimmers and this one is
the berries. Do not, I repeat, do not drive
this car for any length of time if you cannot
buy--it will ruin you for all other cars, even
some other Bimmers.
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By budokan on 03/14/03 00:00 AM (PST)
Vehicle
1997 BMW 5 Series Sedan 528i 4dr Sedan
Review
needed new cat conv at 135K, various bulbs,
trunk release, interior lighting,
headlight bulb, minor oil leak seal
housing. fun to drive. safe. fast. got
147k now going for 200.
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By my540aye on 03/05/03 00:00 AM (PST)
Vehicle
1997 BMW 5 Series Sedan 540i 4dr Sedan
Review
Fantastic response in power,braking
and handling. Watch maint. issues:
1. Cat. Converters (8yr/80K from BMW)
2. Radiator & Overheating Issues 3.
Vacuum Plate & Crankcase Valve. PURE
SPORT LUXURY. Insur. Class is high 23
for automatic and a 24 for the 6-
speed. The 540i is the wonderfully fun
and still functional. A longtime car
salesman told me the 540i (vs. 528i)
was for people who really want a
Porsche, not a BMW; I now have
perspective of his reference, yet
disagree. I recommend the 540i for
anyone over 21 years old. There is a
reason the 540i resale is greater
than the 740's. Drive one for yourself.
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By Blondebeard on 02/19/03 00:00 AM (PST)
Vehicle
1997 BMW 5 Series Sedan 540i 4dr Sedan
Review
The 97 E39 540i Sport is a study in
contradictions, completely in-line
with expectations. Ive had mine
about a year, and just crossed 72K
miles. On the whole, the car has been
a splendid purchase. They stop on a
dime, handle well, and start to really
shine where other cars sign off. With
the right tires and fresh clutch,
theyre a blast at track days, too.
Imagine that: a family sedan that
performs well at the track. Short of
an M5, I cannot recall another sedan
that can make this claim.
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By zipper on 02/19/03 00:00 AM (PST)
Vehicle
1997 BMW 5 Series Sedan 528i 4dr Sedan
Review
Combines luxury with performance. Very
fun to drive.
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By Carlosq on 02/07/03 00:00 AM (PST)
Vehicle
1997 BMW 5 Series Sedan 528i 4dr Sedan
Review
Nothing better to drive
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By Vegas Bob on 01/21/03 00:00 AM (PST)
Vehicle
1997 BMW 5 Series Sedan 528i 4dr Sedan
Review
I have been driveing for 30 years and
have owned..everything at one time or
another. My 528ia is by far the best
machine I ever owned. Its now got
62,000 miles and its now just breaking
in. It may be a six cyl, but it just
chews on most 8's and spits them out as
it goes by. The quality in every
aspect is just the best. The only
problem is I have to buy another one
now that my lease is up. Theres just
no driving anything else after this car.
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By M1ke B on 01/20/03 00:00 AM (PST)
Vehicle
1997 BMW 5 Series Sedan 540i 4dr Sedan
Review
Ultimate Driving Machine: it fast(beat
a z28 stick, M3) , handles great, and
looks great.
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By FrostyPaw on 12/27/02 00:00 AM (PST)
Vehicle
1997 BMW 5 Series Sedan 528i 4dr Sedan
Review
You just can't drive anything else
once you've owned one of these.
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