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Gold Bmw 540i

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By: Kristen139
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04/29/2009

I love my car!
THe performance exceeds all other cars i have owned because of its power. It handlesd smoothly, and stops on a dime.
It has no rattles or squeaks.
Its a manual 6 speed, V8, leasther, all automatic seat adjustment, sun roof, low profile tires.
The gas milage is decent, i get between 25-28 mpg.

Pros: fast, comfortable, economical
Cons: not much room for a family
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Bmw 540i

By: Julie626
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02/23/2009

I quite liked this "da" car for driving around town. for a 10 year old car, it performed really well. very heavy on the juice though and had to get rid of it in the end. it was the frist rear wheel drive car i owned which was good fun on a wet day.

Pros: great build quality
Cons: thirsty work
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Bmw 540i

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By: Philip1357
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01/11/2009

Its Very Fast - 155mph and 60 in 5.4 seconds, it has a straight thru exhaust  which hits 110.9 Db and runs on LPG so is really cheap to run 65 quid from the round trip to aberdeen. Plus its very smooth and comfortable to drive.
And it runs mid 14's at santa pod with 100mph+ terminal speeds.

Pros: Power, performance, noise, comfort, ride and cheap to run
Cons: Could stand out in the crowd a little more styling wise
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A Great Daily Driver

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By: Edvin1
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07/29/2008

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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By: Gillian104
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06/19/2008

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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By: Chad1051
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06/05/2008

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

By: Ed207
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05/19/2008

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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By: Alfred75
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05/14/2008

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

By: Meshan2
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03/31/2008

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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By: Darren971
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03/27/2008

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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