my540aye 
1997 BMW 5 Series Sedan 540i 4dr Sedan
Daily Exhilaration,  > Fun Than Imagined
 Fantastic response in power,braking 
and handling. Watch  maint. issues: 
1. Cat. Converters  (8yr/80K from BMW) 
2. Radiator & Overheating Issues 3. 
Vacuum Plate & Crankcase Valve. PURE 
SPORT LUXURY. Insur. Class is high 23 
for automatic and a 24 for the 6-
speed. The 540i is the wonderfully fun 
and still functional. A longtime car 
salesman told me the 540i (vs. 528i) 
was for people who really want a 
Porsche, not a BMW; I now have 
perspective of his reference, yet 
disagree. I recommend the 540i for 
anyone over 21 years old. There is a 
reason the 540i  resale is greater 
than the 740's. Drive one for yourself.