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Used 1998 BMW 540 for sale near me

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Est. $400 /mo*
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Months
72
APR
7.0%
Sales tax
0.0%

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1997 BMW 540 540i
1997 BMW 540 540i
1997 BMW 540 540i
1997 BMW 540 540i
1997 BMW 540 540i
1997 BMW 540 540i View all 51 photos

Used

1997 BMW 540 540i

52,517 mi.
$19,995
Est. $368/mo*
Fuelin Fine Auto Sales Inc.
Saylorsburg, PA (410 mi.)
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Vehicle information

Ext. color: Alpine White
Int. color: Gray
Drivetrain: Rear-wheel Drive
MPG: 15-24
Fuel type: Gasoline
Transmission: Manual
Engine: 4.4L V-8 DOHC, premium unleaded, engine with 282HP
Stock #: v91394
VIN: WBADE532XVBV91394

Features

Convenience: Keyless Entry
Entertainment: Premium Sound System
Exterior: Alloy Wheels, Sunroof/Moonroof
Seating: Leather Seats, Memory Seat
2000 BMW 540 i
2000 BMW 540 i

Used

2000 BMW 540 i

43,596 mi.
$30,000
Est. $552/mo*
Performance Imports
Danbury, CT (512 mi.)
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Vehicle information

Ext. color: Gray
Drivetrain: Rear-wheel Drive
MPG: 15-23
Fuel type: Gasoline
Transmission: 6-Speed Manual
Engine: 4.4L V8 32V MPFI DOHC
Stock #: C95724
VIN: WBADN534XYGC95724

Features

Convenience: Keyless Entry
Exterior: Alloy Wheels, Sunroof/Moonroof
Safety: Brake Assist, Rain Sensing Wipers, Stability Control
Seating: Leather Seats, Memory Seat
2000 BMW 540 i
2000 BMW 540 i
2000 BMW 540 i
2000 BMW 540 i
2000 BMW 540 i
2000 BMW 540 i View all 22 photos

Used

2000 BMW 540 i

86,322 mi.
$14,990
Est. $276/mo*
Twin Cities Motors
Isanti, MN (651 mi.)
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Vehicle information

Ext. color: Anthracite Metallic
Int. color: Black Leather
Drivetrain: Rear-wheel Drive
MPG: 18-24
Fuel type: Gasoline
Transmission: Automatic
Engine: 4.4L V-8 DOHC, VANOS variable valve control, premium unleaded, e
Stock #: 267
VIN: WBADN6343YGM65795

Features

Convenience: Heated Steering Wheel, Keyless Entry, Navigation System
Entertainment: Premium Sound System
Exterior: Alloy Wheels, Sunroof/Moonroof
Safety: Automatic Emergency Braking, Brake Assist, Stability Control
Seating: Leather Seats, Memory Seat
1997 BMW 540 540i 4dr Sedan
1997 BMW 540 540i 4dr Sedan
1997 BMW 540 540i 4dr Sedan
1997 BMW 540 540i 4dr Sedan
1997 BMW 540 540i 4dr Sedan
1997 BMW 540 540i 4dr Sedan View all 25 photos

Used

1997 BMW 540 540i 4dr Sedan

135,338 mi.
$4,995
Excel Motors
Sacramento, CA (2,037 mi.)
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Vehicle information

Ext. color: Gray
Int. color: Gray
Drivetrain: Rear-wheel Drive
MPG: 18-22
Fuel type: Gasoline
Transmission: Automatic
Engine: 4.4L V-8 DOHC, premium unleaded, engine with 282HP
Stock #: VBW50379STK
VIN: WBADE6326VBW50379

Features

Convenience: Keyless Entry
Entertainment: Premium Sound System
Exterior: Alloy Wheels, Sunroof/Moonroof
Seating: Leather Seats, Memory Seat
2000 BMW 540 540I sport
2000 BMW 540 540I sport
2000 BMW 540 540I sport
2000 BMW 540 540I sport
2000 BMW 540 540I sport
2000 BMW 540 540I sport View all 16 photos

Used

2000 BMW 540 540I sport

80,780 mi.
$12,998
Est. $239/mo*
BG Motorcars
Naperville, IL (300 mi.)
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Vehicle information

Ext. color: dark blue
Int. color: Black
Drivetrain: Rear-wheel Drive
MPG: 18-24
Fuel type: Gasoline
Transmission: Automatic
Engine: 4L NA V8 double overhead cam (DOHC) 32V
Stock #: M66835
VIN: WBADN6345YGM66835

Features

Convenience: Heated Seats, Keyless Entry
Entertainment: Premium Sound System
Exterior: Alloy Wheels, Sunroof/Moonroof
Safety: Automatic Emergency Braking, Brake Assist, Stability Control
Seating: Leather Seats, Memory Seat

BMW 540 prices by year

Model year Average price Deals
2026 BMW 540 $79,090 5 Good deals
2025 BMW 540 $58,762 29 Great deals
2024 BMW 540 $57,457 15 Good deals
2023 BMW 540 $45,304 43 Great deals
2022 BMW 540 $39,505 22 Great deals
2021 BMW 540 $33,296 17 Great deals
2020 BMW 540 $26,963 8 Great deals
2019 BMW 540 $25,448 23 Great deals
2018 BMW 540 $22,889 16 Great deals
2017 BMW 540 $19,784 15 Great deals

About the 1998 BMW 540

Basics

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)
Side view of the 1998 BMW 540
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(15 reviews)
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.7
  • Interior 4.6
  • Performance 4.8
  • Value 4.7
  • Exterior 4.7
  • Reliability 4.6
Ratings (15 reviews)

100% of drivers recommend this car

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.7
  • Interior 4.6
  • Performance 4.8
  • Value 4.7
  • Exterior 4.7
  • Reliability 4.6
Trims

540i (1 style)

Style
540I 4dr Sdn 6-Spd Manual
Inventory price
Starting at $53,300
Combined MPG
0
Engine
282.0-hp, 4.4-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)

540iA (1 style)

Style
540IA 4dr Sdn 5-Spd Auto
Inventory price
Starting at $50,500
Combined MPG
0
Engine
282.0-hp, 4.4-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)

540ip (1 style)

Style
540IP 4dr Protection Sdn 5-Spd Auto
Inventory price
Starting at $88,900
Combined MPG
0
Engine
282.0-hp, 4.4-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
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