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1997 Used BMW 540i Review

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By: Galant_837
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08/31/2009

The car is amazing. after 12 years this car still drives like a freaking race car. Got it to 145mph on a freeway without a problem and still could go faster but didnt want to push it coz i have a check engine light because of my o=o2 sensor.
Destroyed my friends 2008 accord v6 and almost stayed up with 08 mustang bullitt.
The only problem is the maintenance.

Pros: POWER, Torque, fun to drive, style...and much more....
Cons: Gas milage and maintanance cost
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1997 Used BMW 540i Review

By: Albea_65
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09/01/2009

this car amazing smooth ride and can hadle turns better than anything ive driven, great sound system and gps, amazing gas mileage for a 4.4l v8  i love it and would recommend this car to anyone it is very very great

Pros: everything
Cons: umm cant think of any other than the car is too quite for me
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Who Needs An M5?

1997 Used BMW 540i Review

By: Leigh325
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08/06/2009

Performance = plenty of pulling power, as for the car?
Cost of Ownership = expensive to run and to keep in tip top
tune.
Fun Factor = brings a smile to my face every time i boot
it...which is every 10 mins........

Pros: it's a v8...no other reason
Cons: if you can't afford petrol..don't buy one
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Not The Best Starting Car, But An Amazing Ride When You Can Afford It.

1997 Used BMW 540i Review

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By: Shaun388
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07/13/2008

I've raced it many times. Car performs like a dream. All components are stock and I still dominate most cars.

The car's maintenance fees are the only downside. All the basics are free, but if anything breaks it's at least 5000 to fix. It also only gets around 16 mpg. with an 18 gallon tank it adds up quickly.

Car is F.U.N. to drive right down to the true meaning of the word. You really notice the quality of a BMW when you take your first drive right down to your last. Even the 11 year old DSP sound system beats most cars.

Pros: Performance, Reliability, Quality, Appeal, Sound, Feel, Apearance
Cons: Cost, Gas Mileage, Brake Dust
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An Absolute Beast

1997 Used BMW 540i Review

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By: Max15
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12/02/2007

I've only had it for around 3500 miles, but for that time it has been a dream.  0-60 is faster than just about any mustang you can find out there, and it looks a lot better doing it too.  The handling is superb in the dry, good in the wet (particularly if you enjoy a little drifting here and there!), and scary in the snow.  The 6 speed manual transmission is flawless, and easy to drive whether you are flying around twisty back roads or sitting in traffic.  Besides for the gas guzzling V8 under the hood (expect about 17 mpg average unless you drive like a total granny), this thing is just awesome!

Pros: Ridiculously fast, handles like a car half the size, looks awesome from behind which is good since thats all you ever get to see
Cons: Chugs gas like a polish man chugs vodka
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