BMW 5-Series Touring 540i 5d Auto (97) (1999/T) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Good value second hand.
Costs
23mpg not bad for a 4.4 V8.
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On the road
Performance
Excellent, considering the size and load lugging capacity.
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Living with it
Reliability
Too many niggling problems with radiator, brakes, drivetrain, a/c & automatic idling.
Comfort
Hard to fault.
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Security and Service
Service
BMW dealers provided very good service levels, but are not cheap.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Cracked radiator and engine cuts out or surges at very low speeds.
Other
A/c, brakes, knocking from drivetrain.
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