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by shizzle
May 24 '04 - Updated Dec 31 '04
Author's Product Rating:  Recommended: Yes 
Pros: All of the superlatives have long since been exhausted when describing this car!
Cons: Difficult sport seats, occasional suspension and cabin shudder/shiver, rear deck rattle, standard tires
The Bottom Line: If you can afford the possible and potentially expensive repairs then this should be the true 4-door sport sedan that tops your list!
I am willing to predict you will fall in love with this car! First for background regarding this purchase, I originally purchased an Audi A6. See the original review here: ...
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by slcraft
Mar 05 '04
Author's Product Rating:  Recommended: Yes
Pros: Good power, acceleration, quality interior, ride, stability assist, low wind noise, power tilt/telescope wheel
Cons: Stereo, engine/tire noise, squeaks,repairs, brake pad wear, brake dust, cup holders, interior space, CD?,
The Bottom Line: Great looking interior and exterior. Great if you are not looking for tons of room or Lexus reliability and isolation. Expensive to repair and very complex.
As a BMW owner for the past 15 years, I feel that I am somewhat of an expert on the marque. My parent's owned a dealership for many years and I have had the pleasure of driving virtually all of their products over the years. I have owned several 3 ...
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by charles  - Top 100
May 01 '00
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Luxury, many steps up in the right direction, motivation vehicle for dot.comers, reliable and fast
Cons: Very expensive
The two-door BMW sport car is designed for the sport-oriented type, the upward mobile dot-com guy and girl. If you are a large family that can afford the 4-door Sedan, you'd better go for the M5, powered by a V8 engine. I had the privilege of riding...
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by montulli
Apr 07 '00
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Perfect combination of luxury sedan and world class sports car
Cons: Hard to get
I first heard about the M5 in 1998 when I was in the market for an M3 convertible. At that time there were rumors about a 400 horse power engine and the ultimate stealth car. If only I had been smart enough to put a deposit down for one right then and...
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by asawadude
Jul 16 '03
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: The perfect solution for a middle-aged boy racer.
Cons: Constantly looking for cops in the rear view mirror.
The Bottom Line: The BMW E39 540i 6-speed is the poor man's version of the E39 M5 and the perfect stealth vehicle for the man who is having a mid-life crisis.
Nearing my 50th birthday, I suddenly developed the urge to own a hot rod - not just any hot rod, but ...
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by fuzzy-logic
Dec 31 '01
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Fast, luxurious, stylish, roomy
Cons: high end cars have high end price tags
The Bottom Line: If you can afford it, there is no alternative. but watch out for the cops, cause they sure will be watching out for you.
My dad said "i'll take it" at the BMW dealership, having been there no longer than 15 minutes. it must have been the fastest sale of a $70,000 car that salesman had ever done.
He was looking at the mercedes CLK, and was also...
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by tompee
Aug 16 '00
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Eveything about this car!
Cons: The wait
Imagine you and your family (yes your family) snuggled safetly in the leather seats of you new BMW M5 as you conquer the twists and turns of Highway at night with your XENON lighting clearing the night away, traveling a speedy 90 mph at a low 2100 rpms....
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by l27n
Jan 30 '01 - Updated Feb 15 '01
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Fast, Luxurious, Room, Power
Cons: Hard to find
The Bottom Line: A nice looking car that provides speed and luxury. Competes with the Ferrari and Porsche super cars. Well worth the buy.
Before I start my review I would like to list some of the basic features and facts of the car.
General
Make: BMW
Model: E39 M5
Power train Layout: Front Engine / RWD
Height: 1437 mm / 56.6 in
Width: 1527 mm /...
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by ndahbar
Feb 15 '00 - Updated Aug 01 '00
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Everything
Cons: Not as bullet-proof reliability-wise in the electrical switch department; Might seem a tad too compact for some
This review applies to all years of the latest 5-series model. That represents years '96 and up if I'm not mistaken.
I have a review of the 7-series BMW, and pretty much all my thoughts apply to this model line. However, there are a few...
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by Capitalismrulz
Apr 25 '00
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: It is great
Cons: Excellent
The M5 is truly what I believe is the fastest sedan on the planet. Bmw has flat gone all out when they developed the M5. Before I bought this car, I drove many different high performance sedans and to tell you the truth not one came close to...
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by denniskim
Sep 15 '00 - Updated Sep 20 '00
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Powerful engine, smooth ride, great handling, luxury items.
Cons: Cup holders, maybe a little too quiet. Sometimes, too many gadgets..
I don't own this car. My friend owns it. But I drive it. So this is just my reaction to the car. But let me tell you some of my first reactions, and some reactions I still have. He has a 2000, BMW 540i 6-speed. The pure rush and power of the pull...
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by brwnmack
Jan 13 '00
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Performance
Cons: none
The 5 series from BMW is amazing. BMW's always have great luxury but best of all is its ability to handle. I have heard some rumors that the GS400 is the fastest sedan car. Well I have some new for people who think so, the 540i is the fastest sedan car...
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by jack001
Mar 16 '00
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Engine/performance/price
Cons: Not enough road?
This is one of the great newer "sport sedans". It is by far one of the best in its class. The 400HP engine screams through the gears. But is governer limited to 153 MPH. No worry though. You get there so fast you aren't worried bout top...
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by success2000
Apr 21 '00
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Fast, sleek, beautiful, easy to drive
Cons: Too fast! Watch the cops
I am a co-founder of a website and I promised myself that the day we launched our site I would march down to my BMW dealer and lease a new 540i. I have never had a sports car before (nor have I owned a BMW) - having always leased a Ford Explorer and...
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by RmD727
Jun 07 '00
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: great looking
Cons: none
Since the other top contenders were the Lexus GS400 and Jag S-Type, I first steered my father towards the 540i. He only had to sit in this car to reject it. It feels a bit tight, front and rear, and many of the interior materials simply look and feel...
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