BMW 5 Series 540i V8 Review

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BMW 5 Series 540i V8
4.4 stars
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Mark Allison.'s Review of BMW 5 Series 540i V8

22nd May 2000

Overall Rating

4.5 stars
  • Value for money
    4.5 stars
Good Points

Reliability, performance, smooth engine, build quality.


Bad Points

Drinks petrol. Nothing else.


General Comments

Superb car - great for the family man that wants a bit of grunt! Very refined.

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  • Mike. on 13th Aug 2001

    I have recently driven the BMW 540. Both the 6 speed and the automatic. The 6 speed is a miserable car to drive in the city and spoils an otherwise wonderfully engineered car. On the otherhand the BMW 540 automatic is without question the finest luxury sedan in its class and price range in the world. Smooth as silk, terrific handling, very fast, stops on a dime and easy to drive. Definitely a cut above Cadillac STS, Lincoln LS, Jaguar and other would be competitors. I currently own a Cadillac STS that cannot come close to the BMW 540ia in fit and finish, quiteness, or handling. Needless to say I will be purchasing a new 540ia soon!