Dan_Coleman 
1999 BMW 5 Series Sedan 540i 4dr Sedan
Never Again!
 Junk!!!  This is my second BMW and 
definately my last.  My last BMW 325i 
was very expensive to maintain but 
more reliable than this! I bought this 
car new and since owning it some of 
the repairs have been 2 water pumps, 
power locks, sensors replaced, 
transmission replaced (almost 
$10,000), a wheel bearing, and 
the list goes on!  The regular 
maintenance is a nightmare.  I've  
spent over $1000 at the dealer for 
front brake work.  My friend owns a 
1999 Volvo S80 T6 with more miles and 
his car has been great!  Regular 
maintenance is low and his car is very 
reliable.  The T6 (twin-turbo) blows 
away BMW's V8.  The Volvo S80 T6 
is a much better choice!