jr roadcaptain 
1997 BMW 5 Series Sedan 540i 4dr Sedan
top of the food chain
 I am coming up on 7 years of ownership and 
90K on the clock.  Yes I just did the radiator 
but got the cat and a couple of small items 
under the extended warranty.   I have owned 
and driven various Bimmers and this one is 
the berries.  Do not, I repeat, do not drive 
this car for any length of time if you cannot 
buy--it will ruin you for all other cars, even 
some other Bimmers.