BMW 5 Series 540i V8 Review

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BMW 5 Series 540i V8
4.4 stars
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Guest's Review of BMW 5 Series 540i V8

18th Apr 2009

Overall Rating

5 stars
  • Value for money
    5 stars
  • Length of ownership
    5 years
  • Performance
    5 stars
  • Reliability
    5 stars
  • Year Manufactured
    1999
  • Doors
    4
  • Practicality
    5 stars
Good Points

everything between the front and rear bumpers


Bad Points

price of 18" tyres, petrol at £1.00 per litre (98 octane) oh yeah the pixels on the instrument cluster. Always keep a check on the cooling system and replace coolant annually.


General Comments

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

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