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Used
1997 BMW 540
for sale
near me
- Down Payment
- $0
- Net trade-in value
- $0
- Months
- 72
- APR
- 7.0%
- Sales tax
- 0.0%
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Used
1997 BMW 540 540i
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Yes, I stopped in there looked at the vehicle.
Yes, I stopped in there looked at the vehicle. They had on sale there needed a battery jump. They came out and took care of that. They’re very nice friendly people. I fill out an application. They said thank you for filling the application out and I haven’t heard nothing from him since Did I get the vehicle did they sell it? Did I get any information after I was there nothing
A true sports car in a family sedan.
It’s hard to describe but you have to own one or at least have driven one enough to fully appreciate it . On the highway With the 6sp the v8 and heavy flywheel will spin up to 3000rpm and that’s when you hear the silky smooth engines induction become more aggressive…very addictive. The sport suspension is sublime and loves winding roads. At triple digit speeds the steering and suspension is perfectly preloaded and hunkers down without bouncing around.The 6speed manual is a must have. It’s geared so perfectly that even with only 282hp the car accelerates with the same intensity all the way to the limiter . I like this model so much that I also bought a 2000 m5 in 2018 when prices were very reasonable (9,000$). That car is a true super sedan. But the 540i sport /6speed has a better balance of comfort and is still sporty enough to put a Smile on my face 9 years later . It’s my daily driver and car choice for long highway trips. The comfort seats are awesome and fuel efficiency on hwy is 21-22 mpg at 80+mph. Current mileage 155,000. 1997-1998 pre vanos 540s are less complicated than later years…. like I said these cars are very high maintenance ( cooling system, window regs, oil leaks, timing chain system)but parts are reasonable and pretty abundant, DIY info is available and a novice mechanic can keep them on the road… as long as you have the time to do so.
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1995 BMW 540 540i 4dr Sedan
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BMW 540 prices by year
Model year | Prices from | Deals |
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2026 BMW 540 | $67,980 | |
2025 BMW 540 | $53,950 | 20 Great deals |
2024 BMW 540 | $48,989 | 9 Great deals |
2023 BMW 540 | $32,100 | 8 Great deals |
2022 BMW 540 | $26,774 | 19 Great deals |
2021 BMW 540 | $22,548 | 8 Great deals |
2020 BMW 540 | $18,300 | 12 Good deals |
2019 BMW 540 | $16,899 | 20 Great deals |
2018 BMW 540 | $16,977 | 7 Great deals |
2017 BMW 540 | $11,933 | 29 Good deals |
About the 1997 BMW 540
i shown (base trim).
- Seating
- 5
- Door count
- 4
- Drivetrain
- Rear-wheel drive
- Combined MPG
- 0
- Transmission
- A/T
- Engine
- 282.0-hp, 4.4-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)

How much does the 1997 BMW 540 cost?
The 1997 BMW 540 price depends on several factors, including the trim level, optional features, mileage, vehicle history and location. The nationwide average price for a 1997 540 is $24,995, with pricing starting at $24,995.
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Is the 1997 BMW 540 reliable?
The 1997 BMW 540 has an average reliability rating of 3.7 out of 5 according to Cars.com consumers. Find real-world reliability insights within consumer reviews from 1997 540 owners.
Is the 1997 BMW 540 a good sedan?
Below are the Cars.com consumer ratings for the 1997 BMW 540.
- Comfort 4.9
- Interior 4.3
- Performance 5.0
- Value 4.5
- Exterior 4.5
- Reliability 3.7
88% of drivers recommend this car
- Comfort 4.9
- Interior 4.3
- Performance 5.0
- Value 4.5
- Exterior 4.5
- Reliability 3.7
540i (1 style)
Style |
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540I 4dr Sdn 6-Spd Manual |
Inventory price |
Starting at $52,350 |
Combined MPG |
0 |
Engine |
282.0-hp, 4.4-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel) |
540iA (1 style)
Style |
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540IA 4dr Sdn 5-Spd Auto |
Inventory price |
Starting at $49,900 |
Combined MPG |
0 |
Engine |
282.0-hp, 4.4-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel) |
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