Used 1999 BMW 5 Series Consumer Reviews
Used 5 Series for sale
BMW Driver for life!
Nando, 10/29/2008
1999 BMW 5 Series 540i 4dr Sedan
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
We bought our 540i as a Christmas present for us last year and it has not disappointed. It has the 4.4L engine so it's not great on gas, but the thrill factor is off the charts. Maintenance is not cheap but we didn't expect it to be either. We purchased it with 155,000 miles on the odometer and now have 183,000 and it still runs super strong. Highly recommended with the 6 speed sport package!
Dream Car!
rogreal, 05/08/2002
1999 BMW 5 Series 540i 4dr Sedan
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Far & away the best car I've ever owned.This car is not a Lexus. You feel every curve, the engine is inspiring and the reliability is unmatched.
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Good car
fred, 04/15/2007
1999 BMW 5 Series 540i 4dr Sedan
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
The 540i if you're going to buy one is an excellent car. The only draw backs which you should worry about are the brakes and water pump. They go on these cars and will cost to fix. But remember the problem won't arise again for years if even then. So go ahead and purchase one, just have some money on the side for repairs or find someone who works on BMWs for a reasonable price!
Last car I'll own
mtaylo3, 07/19/2008
1999 BMW 5 Series 540i 4dr Sedan
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
The car's power and performance sold me within two miles of leaving the dealership for a test drive. I've had to replace a couple of parts but I've been able to do it myself. This was due to previous owners neglect though. Easy to work on (as long as it's not an electric problem) but some parts are a bit pricey. There are few stock cars that can outperform the 540i on the road. It's nice to have the power and brakes when u need it.
High-maintenance
etc, 03/20/2010
1999 BMW 5 Series 528i 4dr Wagon
4 of 7 people found this review helpful
E39 doesn't age well. The cooling system is sure to fail by 100K - radiator, water pump and more. Front end likely shot by that mileage. Rear end suspension too. All kinds of leaks, power steering, transmission hoses. All the vacuum tubes get extremely brittle and disintegrate when you touch them. The VANOS system is likely shot by that mileage, decreasing MPG and power. Automatic tranny replaced at 80K Basically just ridiculous how such an expensive car can have reliability of a 1980's Ford. It's a true FORD car, Fix-Or-Repair-Daily.