Average Rating
| Comfort: |  | 4.4 out of 5 |
| Performance: |  | 4.6 out of 5 |
| Exterior Styling: | | 4.6 out of 5 |
| Interior Design: |  | 4.8 out of 5 |
| Value for the Money: | | 4.6 out of 5 |
| Reliability: |  | 4.0 out of 5 |
4 out of 5 people would recommended this car to a friend | ||
Consumer Reviews
Rating from iwantarobot
 (4) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Comfort: |  |
5 out of 5 |
| Performance: | |
4 out of 5 |
| Exterior Styling: | |
4 out of 5 |
| Interior Design: | |
4 out of 5 |
| Value for the Money: | |
5 out of 5 |
| Reliability: | |
5 out of 5 |
"A well taken-care of BMW 540 with not much over 100K miles - a fantastic second car! Hope to put another 100 on it."
I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes
This vehicle was purchased: Used
Primary use for this car: Transporting family
Rating from Jarbohydrate
 (5) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Comfort: | |
4 out of 5 |
| Performance: | |
5 out of 5 |
| Exterior Styling: | |
4 out of 5 |
| Interior Design: | |
5 out of 5 |
| Value for the Money: | |
5 out of 5 |
| Reliability: |  |
3 out of 5 |
"Overall the best car I have owned in terms of comfort, performance and driver feedback...I think the E39 is still one of the best cars ever made. I had a 2000 540i 6spd with the sport package, purchased with 69k miles and sold with almost 160k. Had the typical water pump failure and a radiator failure. Kept getting leaky Behr radiators that were factory defective. So be sure to replace the water pump, hoses, and radiator if it has not already been done. Older 540i's came with a water pump that had a plastic impeller, replacements have a metal impeller. Front lower control arms are also prone to wear and were close to $300 each. I was able to do all the work myself the E39 540i isn't particularly hard to work on. I feel the horsepower numbers are conservative, I was surprised how fast these beasts (are faster than my 350z). There are a lot of good E39 buyers guides and resources via google."
I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes
Primary use for this car: N/A
Rating from Zack
| (4) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Comfort: | |
4 out of 5 |
| Performance: | |
4 out of 5 |
| Exterior Styling: | |
5 out of 5 |
| Interior Design: | |
5 out of 5 |
| Value for the Money: | |
4 out of 5 |
| Reliability: | |
3 out of 5 |
"Amazing car to drive, and own, but only if you can do the work yourself. Parts are a little more expensive than say a Ford or Toyota, but you are paying for quality."
I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes
This vehicle was purchased: Used
Primary use for this car: Just getting around
Rating from BMWfan
| (5) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Comfort: | |
5 out of 5 |
| Performance: | |
5 out of 5 |
| Handling: | |
5 out of 5 |
| Exterior Styling: | |
5 out of 5 |
| Interior Design: | |
5 out of 5 |
| Features: | |
5 out of 5 |
| Value for the Money: | |
5 out of 5 |
| Reliability: | |
4 out of 5 |
"E39 540i is one of the best driving cars around. A real head turner. You can take your parents to a field trip, drive all day with comfort. You can go out to a fancy restaurant and you will attract a lot of attention. You can hit the road and do cross country, already planning another long trip with the car. It's the best car I've driven; and I've driven almost everything."
I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes
This vehicle was purchased: Used
Primary use for this car: Commuting
Rating from Peter5pm
| (5) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Comfort: | |
4 out of 5 |
| Performance: | |
5 out of 5 |
| Handling: | |
5 out of 5 |
| Exterior Styling: | |
5 out of 5 |
| Interior Design: | |
5 out of 5 |
| Features: | |
5 out of 5 |
| Value for the Money: | |
4 out of 5 |
| Reliability: | |
5 out of 5 |
"Geat handling and performance for a four door car. Lots of optional features. I recommend the sports package it makes a real difference."
I would recommend this car to a friend: No
This vehicle was purchased: New
Primary use for this car: N/A
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