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“A Great Daily Driver”

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Edvin1 recommends this car
07/29/2008
Reviewing: 1998 Used BMW 540i

Very comfortable and sophisticated car to drive, but almost too boring. This car makes you enjoy normal commuting and 99% of driving, whereas the older models are not as comfortable but can offers thrills this one can't. I've owned it for a little over a year now, and not too much has gone wrong with it. Fuel economy is good for an engine this large.

Pros — comfort, performance, fuel economy
Cons — boring
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“Was My Dad's”

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06/19/2008
Reviewing: 1998 Used BMW 540i

very tight steering. i learned to drive on it

Pros — tight steering
Cons — felt very heavy
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“Amazing. One Of The Best Cars Made, In Almost Every Aspect.”

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Chad1051 recommends this car
06/05/2008
Reviewing: 1998 Used BMW 540i

300 horsepower, over 300 lb/ft of torque.
4.4L V-8
6 speed manual
50/50 balance
Luxurious interior
Comfortable yet fast

What's not to love?

Pros — Almost everything
Cons — Open diff
Not an M5 :( Lol
Gas mileage
Price for tires
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“Sport Package 6 Speed Fun To Drive”

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Ed207 recommends this car
05/19/2008
Reviewing: 1998 Used BMW 540i

great car in good shape. leather interior, built in radar detectors front and back, navigation etc.  Sport seats are wonderful   

Pros — fast, built in radar detectors, all options
Cons — mileage
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“My Current Ride With Some Performance Enhancements”

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05/14/2008
Reviewing: 1998 Used BMW 540i

Other than KBB not reflecting the real value of this car's worth, it's a collector for me especially being a 6 spd manual sport edition.

Pros — The drive, the power and still looks good.
Cons — Age.. Considering it's 10 yrs young =)
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“Power”

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Meshan2 recommends this car
03/31/2008
Reviewing: 1998 Used BMW 540i

The 4.4 V8 really makes the 540 an unbelievably fast car. The 6 speed manual only adds the
fun to it.

Pros — performance is very good
Cons — maintenance, resale value
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“540”

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03/27/2008
Reviewing: 1998 Used BMW 540i

very smooth riding car and being a 4.0 bloody quick

Pros — strong build and very quick
Cons — drinks fuel feels like a tank
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“Absolutely A Super Nice Car”

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David509 recommends this car
02/05/2008

10/10 It is a dream to drive

Pros — Power, performance and style
Cons — CanĀ“t think of something
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“Wow”

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Robert1383 recommends this car
01/18/2008
Reviewing: 1998 Used BMW 540i

Great Engine.... 286bhp

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“Smooth Potent Salon”

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Alexandru9 recommends this car
01/10/2008
Reviewing: 1998 Used BMW 540i

I drove this sexy wale a few times for booze runs. I loved it. Wicked quick salon, 4.4L 6 speed bimmer.

Pros — motor, interior, 9 inch rear tires
Cons — that v8 radiator issue on most northamerican 4.4L. (i think its a intentional flaw)
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