BMW 5-Series Saloon 540i 4d (96) (2001/X) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Excellent buy when 3 to 4 years old.
Costs
Good for its class on motorways at constant speed. Poor round town giving rarely more than 12-13mpg.
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On the road
Driving
Very good.
Performance
At home on the Gernan autobahn at 100 to 155mph. Auto hesitates - for best performance switch to manual.
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Living with it
Reliability
Good.
Image
Great - not as bold as Jaguar.
Comfort
M-tech suspension a bit hard. Jaguars have better comfort.
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Security and Service
Security
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Service
Excellent.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Does not run smooth when cold. Coolant level sensor faulty.
Other
Both wiper arms have broken. Central locking fault. Alarm goes off.
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
Used
Would you buy the same model again?
Yes
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
Yes