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4.63 out of 5 stars

The best sports wagon you can ever own!!

hellsredsled, 12/13/2010
1999 BMW 5 Series 540i 4dr Wagon
2 of 3 people found this review helpful

Smokin! If you have one you know what a great car it is!! Its easy to work on so I wont get rid of it. 120,000 miles and it is still as strong running as if it had 20,000. The torque is just a great feeling! It's a 'sleeper' on the streets. It's hard not to drive it hard like a sports car!!! I will fix any problem because you can't replace this car with an SUV. I have a Navigator for luxury rides and a Mini MC40 edition for go-cart fun rides but the wagon is a load hauling sports-car!!!

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4.75 out of 5 stars

Total package

Wonder42, 05/27/2003
1999 BMW 5 Series 540i 4dr Sedan
2 of 3 people found this review helpful

Sold an Audi S4 to get into the 540i. Yes, I certainly miss the Quattro in the winter; but, in nice weather, the 540i provides an unsurpassed performance driving experience - gobs of torque, great brakes, unflappable suspension and super accurate steering response. All of this - combined with a quiet, luxurious cabin with room for five - can't imagine the M5's capabilities!!

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4.75 out of 5 stars

Simply the BEST

Boca, 07/23/2002
1999 BMW 5 Series 540i 4dr Sedan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

This is my third 5 series beamer and nothing comes close to the proformance, style and comfort of my 540I. Equiped with every option including the 6 speed manual transmission that will put you back in the sit in each gear. The low end torque allows me to limit the down shifts and still leave me a lot of power.

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4.38 out of 5 stars

Inherited Car

Teri, 04/29/2005
1999 BMW 5 Series 540i 4dr Sedan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I'm not a "car person" so you guys bear with me. I inherited this car from my husband. We were married this year and this was his car he was left with after the divorce (wife got Toyota Land Cruiser and he got one for himself after awful experience with a Ford Explorer) The car has alot of miles on it, but according to others, not alot for a BMW. All maintenance is expensive! Still needs a bit of work, but drives like a dream and looks great! I have thought of trading in for something new, but I've decided to keep it because it really is good quality. If I could buy a brand new car and price was not an option, it would be another BMW.

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4.38 out of 5 stars

Nothing Even Comes Close

Ufgator31, 10/04/2003
1999 BMW 5 Series 540i 4dr Sedan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

True car nut here. I have owned and driven just about every vehicle on the face of the planet. It's true what everyone says: the BMW 540i is the best 4 door sedan $ can buy. My 99' 540i with the M packages and dealer installed Dinan Stage III is an everyday driver that behaves like an exotic.

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