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Used 1999 BMW 5 Series 540i 4dr Sedan Consumer Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars
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4.63 out of 5 stars

BMW Driver for life!

Nando, 10/29/2008
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!

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4.75 out of 5 stars

Total package

Wonder42, 05/27/2003
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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4.38 out of 5 stars

Inherited Car

Teri, 04/29/2005
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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4.75 out of 5 stars

I can't part with it.

TimC, 03/13/2003
BMW 5 Series 540i 4dr Sedan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I've owned a 99' 540 iA w/ Sport Pkg. for 4 years now. Had a 95' 540 before that. I've been looking hard for the last couple of months for a new car replacement. I can't find anything I like better...except a 2003 BMW 540. So the decision was made...I'm keeping the 99' for my wife...ordered a new 2003 for myself. I couldn't be happier...I just wish I'd kept my 95' too. They've all been exceptional rides in every detail.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

Simply the BEST

Boca, 07/23/2002
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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