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“Bmw 540i”

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Jamie2347 recommends this car
09/30/2008

Great torque, a bit on the heavy side compared to the
3 series before, but lowering the car and changing the
computer management system along with the exhaust
system helped a lot. Great quality could use a new
interior as the years are starting to show.  An IPOD
auxiliary plug would have been helpful.

Pros — Engine, quality of workmanship
Cons — Not really environment friendly
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“Bmw 540i”

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Johan892 recommends this car
09/06/2008

The solid THUD when you shut the door, the absolute silence and absence of road noise while driving, the ease at which it cruises along, & the instant response & surge of power when you step down on the accelerator. Haven't had it for to long but so far it's been great. Can't wait to see how it drives in the snow.

Extremely comfortable, all options.

Pros — Great drive, power & responsiveness & great gas mileage on the open road for a 4.4ltr V8
Cons — Around town Gas mileage
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“Overall, A Great Car”

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Chad1300 recommends this car
09/05/2008

Solid construction for body and chassis but engine built with parts that fail sooner than they should in a German car.  I enjoyed the plush seats and the auto-sensing wipers.  0 to 60 in well under 6 seconds.  Not a car for those who don't have big pockets for repairs and a backup car.

Pros — Smooth, Fast, Nice Fit and Finish
Cons — reliability of engine
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“Best Large Saloon Car”

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David9566 recommends this car
07/25/2008

I bought this car last year after selling my Ford Focus RS to my son - it was time to hang up my boy racing keys! Although not as much fun as the RS, this is far more comfortable and more fitting of a man my age. Expensive to run in current climate but woth every penny.

Pros — Comfortable. Large. Heated seats.
Cons — Expensive to run.
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“The Best 4 Door Sports Car Ever Made.”

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Sean1415 recommends this car
02/27/2008

I use to think that BMWs were overrated until I actually drove one.  BMW is truly a driver’s car.  Drive one if you want to understand the term “fits like a glove”.  I have been very impressed with this car, but it has had some issues.  The cup holders are the worst.  Not many cars can go 0 to 60 in under 6 seconds and still fits two large car seats in its back seat.  So it is a very fast sports car while also being very safe family car at the same time.  
If its V8 engine did not burn so much gas, I would drive it more often.  

Pros — It has a fast V8 engine
Cons — It has a thirsty V8 engine
BMW can design a great engine but the cup holders design is one of the worst ever implemented.
BMW parts and labor are very expensive
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“My 2000 Bmw 540i 6-speed Sport”

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Ricky252 recommends this car
02/01/2008

Great car! Will add more later...

Pros — Awesome performance in every way...especially for a 3800 lb sedan.
Cons — None yet...
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Denis129 recommends this car
01/24/2008

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Pros — Excellent
Cons — Leaving it behind
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“Preformance, Quality, Looks, The Car Had It All.”

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Brandon838 recommends this car
01/20/2008

This little beauty was my pride and joy for a couple of years. Mint condition 00', not my daily driver...Life was great until I totaled her in the summer of 07'.

Being a 540 she had the V-8, the sport package which included a six speed manual. I put on 18" split five star chrome BMW wheels with Michelin pilot sports. I put a Benfer cold air intake on with a complete Superspring exhaust, I also the ECU programmed. Added new headlights, tailights, side markers and a spoiler, and topped it off with a stereo system.

Pros — handling, speed, looks; virtually everything
Cons — Maintenance can become expensive...
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“Sex On Wheels...”

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John1748 recommends this car
01/06/2008

Too many speeding tickets.

Pros — Smoking fast
Cons — Aja through up in the back seat
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“Just What I Needed.”

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Ben45 recommends this car
12/08/2007

I got this one loaded--sport package, 282-way adjustable seats, premium stereo, etc. It was well worth the wallet splitting amount I paid for it.

Pros — Just about everything
Cons — price
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