BMW 5-Series Saloon 540i 4d Auto (2000/V) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Lots of car for money.
Costs
BMW servicing a joke.
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On the road
Driving
Still a good drive. Dynamics now better.
Performance
As you would expect from 4.0 V8!
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Living with it
Reliability
Not perfect, but 3 years almost trouble free.
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Falling into the boys brigade! 540 is big insurance.
Comfort
Very cramped for such a big car, but refined.
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Security and Service
Security
Get yourself belled up with a good alarm/immobiliser.
Service
Good service, but high cost despite its age/value.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Like most, the engine has been replaced by BMW.
Other
Starter motor, two cats, rear window motor and battery.
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
Used
Would you buy the same model again?
No
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
Yes