Used 2001 BMW 5 Series 540i Sedan RWD for Sale Nationwide
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Vince L
Reviewed a 2001 BMW 540i Sedan RWD on Feb 8, 2009
When time came to trade in my track toys, in this case, a '99 BMW M Coupe (yes, the funning looking 2 seater) for a more practical, yet equally exclusive and high performing vehicle, nothing fits the bill better than the Individual Series BMW 540i Touring with M Sport Package. This wagon is painted in M Series exclusive Carbon Black colour, with black Montana (ordinary top grain) leather and sporty brushed aluminum trims. What make this car exclusive are the lowered and stiffened suspension, front and rear M5 spoilers/bumpers, and a more aggressive final drive ratio. The results, a wagon that handle like (and superior to in many aspects) an M5 with a fewer horsepower (100 hp) and one less gear ratio. The handling is actually more superior due to the stiffer rear suspension (designed originally to limit travel and to withstand heavier payload, employing adjustable air springs). Also being 200 lbs. lighter than an M5, this wagon is noticeably more tossable in turns and can be driven harder. Due to the lack of limited slip differential (standard on the M5), it is much harder to power slide the rear end out of turns making driving sideways less often practiced than an M5. Its pick-up is still amazing, especially when you consider how effortless it is due to the automatic transmission taking care of all the tricky bits. It certainly felt faster in the straight than all the 6 cylinder M cars I used to own. There are a few odd short comings related to its chassis dynamic: the front end geometry seems to be less tolerant to wider rim/tire/traction setup and tends to wander when the pavements are crowned (while the M5 using even wider tires did not exhibit this characteristic); and the rear end, at times, can be too jiggly and unsettling giving the car a "truck like" ride. All-in-alll, this is the aristocrats' bimmer - quite often people ask "When you can afford a 5 series bimmer, why waste your fortune on a wagon", and I usually tell them "... because I have choices." and I quite often wonder why people choose SUVs and give up precise handling, safety, and precious cargo room!
Chao X
Reviewed a 2001 BMW 540i Sedan RWD on Sep 30, 2009
Love it, The Ultimate Driving Machine! 4.4 liter V8 with 6- speed sports package. Has more torque then the Porsche 911~! 324 lb-ft of torque! All the luxury! Great gas mileage! I got 27+ mpg when I drove it to Chi-Town!
Benjamin S
Reviewed a 2001 BMW 540i Sedan RWD on Jun 7, 2010
Classic BMW styling, built like a bank vault, V8 grunt and roar sounds terrific with the windows down. Almost no noise inside when they are up. Will easily top 160 mph with the current Dinan tuning. Aftermarket and OEM parts are cheap and plentiful. Fun and comfortable, every day driver reliable and well balanced sportiness the way a sport sedan should be!
Aaron D
Reviewed a 2001 BMW 540i Sedan RWD on May 19, 2009
Performance - OMG :o so quick, handles good for a car of it's size and weight, brakes are good to Build Quality - It's a BMW so it is as reliable as a wrist watch Appearance - Beautiful Inside, fairly good outside Cost - Expensive :( Fun Factor - it's an 11/10, so nice to drive and you look down and realise you've bairly broken 3000rpm :p
