BMW 5 Series 540i V8

I have a 2002 540i european imported bmw. All i have to say is that through out my life i have driven many cars but none can even compare to my 540, her handling and performance makes ypu wonder why they dont make all cars like this. One thing for sure that this vehicle does do.... And that is no matter which way i drive or manuever that ass just always stays right under you!

I have always loved the BMW 540I Sport for years. I have always leased cars and my last 2 were an 2006 AUDI S4 and a 2010 Audi A6 Sport. And in January of 2011 I found a beautiful 540 and fell in love with.So I purchasaed it and it is a 1999 BMW 540IA Sport M Pkg with only 59k miles on it. I LOVE this car the 4.4 V8 has 282 hp and 325 Lb F Torque is AMAZING. It can throw you back in your seat and next thing you know your doing 100. It is so smooth and tight and quiet. It drives and performed in my opinion better than any car I have ever owned by far. I test drove both the 6 speed manual and the Steptronic Auto versions. And I loved the manual but the Automatic with steptronic trans with the option to drive in sport mode regular mode or I can slap shift like a manual with no clutch was the way to go.Its so smooth and nice and now I know why CAR and DRIVER named it CAR OF THE YEAR. I have had no problems at all except the dash lights. But if you are looking or even thinking about a 1999-2003 BMW 540I drive one you will love it.

A Beautifully balanced car & Ride,can be docile or it can "ROAR"! My car has been trouble free because it has been regually maintained by "Engineers"& NOT BUY MAIN BMW AGENCIES....Just love it to BITS!!!...TRY ONE!

Ive owned two 540's the first a t reg and the current a 52 plate. The performance is amazing especial in manual mode at the traffic lights. It handles brilliantly and seems to look alot better than for eg a 528. the newer model with the double vanos engine seems to pick up better than the older 1. My new one is fully loaded and i love the tv in traffic jams. the car is great on petrol for a 4.4 v8 i averaged 34 mpg on the motorway. i still have the origianal 2002 sat nav dvd which works ok but there are a few roads missing. i dont bother with the phone but i does work great when you can get a signal. i have a rare colour called blue water metalic and rare alloys it looks great and does get some looks. the only problems i have had where on the t reg model with the rain sensors and a split expansion tank which where minor repairs. the v8 could sound better even though you can still here the rumble. the a/c is brill it gets so cold very quickly and the heater gets hot very quickly. the only thing i dont like is how the mirrors dip when you put it in reverse. the front and rear parking sensors are very handy and did you know the uk/eu spec 540 is slightly quicker than the us version.

i ow a 97 bmw 540i in silver its out of this world the 4.4litre v8 engine growls at stupid challengers as it tears away from them at magnificent speed the comfort of the car is amazing it is so quiet and brilliant to experience the ride if u want speed comfort power and performance then this is the car to purchase you defo aint going to be disappointed this car is a MONSTER

I bought my BMW 540i, 2002, as a part exchange with an older BMW 520i, but in a main dealer. I was already delighted with a 520i for comfort and built quality. I found all this and a lot more in my 540i. More power, faster, more torque, and still, this beast can be driven in a very gentle and diligent way. I enjoy every moment behind the wheels of that car.

I have owned my BMW 5 Series 540 6 speed (the one to have) for over 5 years now after my good friend bought and owned the car from new so I know the history from day one. Its crystal green metalic, full sport body kit 19" split rim BBS alloys,schnitzer door mirrors. boot lid lip spoiler,xenon headlight upgrade,grooved front discs with performance brake pads re-mapped to 315hp, de-speed restricted so there is non of that annoying cutting out at 155mph as confirmed by an embarrased Porsche Boxster owner (haha) This is without doubt the best overall car i have owned no question.Last summer I parked next to a new shape 5 series in a car park, when I returned the owner of the (525 i think it was?) said ""I wished you hadnt parked that next to mine as he owned a 540 and made the BIG mistake of trading it in for his boring and expensive new 5 series. I told him that even after owning my car for over 5 years still everyday this car puts a smile on my face. How many saloon cars can you say that about??? Everyday at my work someone will comment how sexy this car looks and then they usually say "I wouldnt like to put the fuel in it though" they seem very supprised when I tell them on a steady run I will return figures around 30mpg. and in any case even if it was returning 10mpg I still wouldnt sell it as its that good a car.

i used to own a 523 and I thought that was a good car. If you were thinkin about getting one dont think just do it. you wont regret it

I purchased my 2003 540iA (with the full M-sport pkg) in Feb/09 in Vancouver BC and drove it back to Manitoba. After going thru 'Rogers Pass' in the Rockies I was tempted to go back and do it again. Everytime I get in the car I can't wipe the grin off my face, other 540i owners know what I mean. The car is a monster, it will go, turn, stop on your every whim. I look for excuses to go drive it. It is incredibly hard to hold back the horses under the hood and when you do let them loose the sound of a V-8 is a 'back of your neck hair raising experience'. If you have the chance get one and start living!

I have the sport seats and as such they have higher bolster pads and they can make entry and exit a little more deliberate. However once in the seat its like your in the arms of a 37 year old cougar! Other than that there are no bad points!

Wow - I own a 2003 BMW 5 Series 6 Speed stick...This thing is unbelieveable!! Love It!! 62K and cranking without any issues. Had the car to around 150 Mph with more to go! Car Really Pulls hard!! Drivin many M5's - too expensive on gas and maintenance.

LOVE IT - If you can find one GET IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

My husband bought me a 1999 BMW 540i wagon with the Premium package in 2007 in Canada. Despite him offering to look a the Audi, Volvo and Passat equivalents, after reading the reviews I kept being lured to the 540. After driving this car for only a short time, I knew that there is absolutely no comparison: the BMW wins hands down in all categories. It's sleek, the power response is when you need it, no lag. The inside is a pleasure, and the heated steering wheel, which I thought was a gimmick, means you can drive it barehanded in -30 degrees. We just moved over to Europe and wondered what to do with the car.. Realising that nothing can replace the ride this car delivers without spending mucho dinero made us decide to bring it. Since then, it has gleefully blasted on the Autobahns, through the Balkan mountains where the triptonic shift was invaluable, and where its guaranteed power guaranteed passing in the short &steep passing zones. No major expenses so far. Just absolutely love it.