Much sportier than an suv, these cars ideally blend luxury vibes and sporting driving dynamics into a perfect daily driver. From the april 1998 issue of car and driver this is a car you could live with forever, writes phil berg in the longterm logbook. Read our full test of the 540i, which shows that the seventhgeneration 5series wants a different relationship with drivers. Bmw e39 e46 m3 m5 round driver airbag 540i x5 e38 330 330i 530i 740il 325ci x5. The updated 5series is a positively splendid car in every respect. Four pounds may not be much less, but its not more.
Find the engine specs, mpg, transmission, wheels, weight, performance and more for the 2001 bmw 5 series sedan 4d 540i. This sedan delivers a blend of performance and interior quality that few competitors can match. The 540is turbosix makes this bmw feel much quicker and more like a. Its powerful engines and athletic handling make it a delight to drive, and its highclass interior and sophisticated technology make it a pleasure to ride in.
Read our full instrumented test of the 2017 bmw 530i. Though nearly everyone on staff loves driving our longterm 2018 bmw 540i, the. Bmw presents a fully revised seventh generation 5series for the 2017 model year. Car and driver recently drove the new bmw 540i and, while they seemed to like it overall, seemed a bit disappointed in some of the driving. Speedwise, this 540i is in the thick of it with the allwheeldrive competition. Well, given that the last 540i, an e39, went the way of all rusty things almost 15 years ago, thats one way to view this nameplate. Get our impressions and see photos of the 540i at car and driver. You are about to leave and will be directed to the black book trade in estimator. For maximum driver enjoyment, the 540i can come equipped with bmws full monty of performance enhancers. Mercedes were far more conservative than they are today. Standard safety equipment includes a full complement of airbags, plus antilock disc brakes and tractionstability control. The car has a lot of sound deadening and plush upholstery, so go ahead and ditch all that, too.
Every used car for sale comes with a free carfax report. You can call our columbus,oh location, serving columbus, oh, new albany, gahanna, galena oh to inquire about the 2017 bmw 5 series 4dr car 540i xdrive or another 2017 bmw 5 series 4dr car 540i xdrive. At the track, the 540i reached 60 mph in a commendable 4. Rob siegel bought a 2003 bmw e39 530i three years ago and has used it as his daily driver ever since with nary a problem. Finally, there is the cool factor all drift cars need. We logged nearly 2,000 miles in 2018 bmw 540i in december, learning more about everything from its trunk space to its tech features. They are true sports sedans, offering superb handling and responsive. C ds longterm 2011 bmw 535i an early f10platform car with a turbo 3. New 2020 bmw 5series 540i sedan 2000822 chapman bmw.
The information you provide to black book will be shared with bmw and a bmw dealership for the purpose of improving your car buying experience. Full instrumented test of the 2017 bmw 540i xdrive. Find the best used 2017 bmw 5 series 540i xdrive near you. View detailed specs, features and options for the 2020 bmw 5series 540i sedan at u. My 2003 bmw e39 530i is the best daily driver ive ever owned. See 2018 bmw 5 series 540i xdrive 4dr allwheel drive sedan safety and crash test ratings at. View detailed specs, features and options for the 2019 bmw 5series 540i sedan at u. Why you should consider the bmw e39 5series as a drift car. The 2019 bmw 5 series finishes near the top of our luxury midsize car rankings. A little while back, i personally declared the new g30generation 5 series the. Request a dealer quote or view used cars at msn autos. Car and driver recently drove the new bmw 540i and, while they seemed to like it overall, seemed a bit disappointed in some of the driving aspects of the car.
We have 238 2017 bmw 5 series 540i xdrive vehicles for sale that are reported accident free, 292 1owner cars, and 275 personal use cars. Two new models join the bmw 5 series lineup for the 2018 model year. Decided to pick up a cool daily so i found a 2001 e39 bmw 540i msport 6mt v8. Desperate to get our odometer moving, our senior manager of vehicle testing. Bodycolored power heated side mirrors w driver auto dimming, power folding. Car and driver used to bore the hell out of readers with a neverending flood of gushy adjectives regarding the driving characteristics of the latest bmw. Here are pictures, specs, and pricing for the 2017 bmw 5 series 4dr car 540i xdrive located near columbus.
That said, drivers looking for more spirited performance will likely want to upgrade. Get msrp, fair purchase price, resale value, and available inventory for the 1997 bmw 5 series 540i sedan 4d. Used car pricing for the 1997 bmw 5 series 540i sedan 4d. The 2019 bmw 5series sedan follows on a long line of sport sedans that have set the benchmark for handling prowess. My default expectation of the 5series remains that its the ultimate driving machine, the brilliant phrase thats been bmws ad slogan. Turbo fourcylinder 530i or sixcylinder 540i engine. Used 1997 bmw 5 series 540i sedan 4d kelley blue book. Used bmw 5 series 540i for sale with photos carfax. When it comes to the 2020 bmw 5 series, the 600horsepower m5 grabs all the headlines. Research the 2019 bmw 540 at and find specs, pricing, mpg. It has to satisfy two very different kinds of people, simultaneously, and its not something that is easily done. Of all the longterm test cars weve ever had, only two made us mistyeyed when they were returned. Stick or automatic, however, the car is classic oldstyle bmw, before chris bangle. And this 2017 540i carried an exceptionally high level of options, while the longterm car had only a few.
Car and driver took the 2017 bmw 540i xdrive m sport for a ride and shared their impressions with all of us. While some of its rivals have worked hard to catch up to bmws 5series in. It came with secondary cats deleted already and the previous owner gave me a straight pipe that deleted the stock. He doesnt want to jinx it by admitting it, but hes throwing caution to the wind and calling it like he sees it. The same goes for the bmw 5 series wagon, which has not been sold in the u.
When you are done, you will have a surprising amount of weight pulled from the car, which translates to better acceleration. The 2020 5series doesnt drive as well as bmw s past sport sedans, but its roomy cabin and many technology features makes it a nice, relaxing luxury car. Where bmw went wrong in america, according to dealers interestingly, bmw is not part of the picture as it announced over a year ago that the latest bmw 3 series will not be coming to america. A glance at the spec sheet or a 10mile test drive suggests hes. Optional driver aids include adaptive cruise control, active lanekeeping assistance, traffic jam assist and evasive steering assistance. The 530i features a 248horsepower turbofour, while the 540i comes. Driver seat depth seat height backrest angle lumbar position headrest, updown. New 5 series gets all the latest connectivity and driver assist systems, yet it remains wonderfully engaging and highly responsive to drive. Its highly effective engines and athletic managing ensure it is really a pleasure to operate a vehicle, and its highclass interior and advanced technology allow it to be a enjoyment to ride in. Find the engine specs, mpg, transmission, wheels, weight, performance and more for the 2003 bmw 5 series sedan 4d 540i. Learn more about price, engine type, mpg, and complete safety and warranty information. We have 354 bmw 5 series 540i vehicles for sale that are reported accident free, 312 1owner cars, and 315 personal use cars. Get the best deals on car electronics for bmw 540i when you shop the largest online selection at.