540i

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    Should I buy a 2000 BMW E39 540I?

    Hi,I just got my license and I found an owner selling his 2000 BMW E39 540I V8 300HP for 5500$. The car is in extremely good condition no rust or anything. It has 125 000 miles.I've talked with the owner and he is saying that the car has no problem and runs perfectly(but I will also take it to...
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    This stupid speed bump hit the bottom of my 2001 bmw 540i?

    Does anyone know what parts under the car are next to the front right tire? Right behind the tire....b/c when I was driving there was this loud grinding noise....and this thing is hanging off by my tire. Idk what it is. It's a flat metal square, maybe the lid/cover to something.
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    Does a 2001 BMW 540i have awd?

    Does any other 5 series year have awd?
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    BMW 540i production numbers?

    What 540s were available with 6 speed manual transmissions... was it just the m sport or was it an option an all? also if anyone know production numbers for the 540 with 6 speed. Thanks
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    Common problems with a bmw 540i?

    I'm looking at a 1995 BMW 540i 6 speed with 150k miles on it and im curious as to what future problems to expect with it? Its currently at a dealer so the condition must be good otherwise they wouldn't have it. Any help is appreciated. Thanks in advance.
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    Which insurance is higher: 2000 BMW M3, or 2000 BMW 540i?

    So I'm 19, and can afford to buy either of these, but I'm just wondering what would cost more to insure? Do the companies (State Farm is my current) look for the "M" badge or just go by stats? Also any idea of the difference. I'm thinking the 540 would be cheaper just since not many "kids" get...
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    Which insurance is higher: 2000 BMW M3, or 2000 BMW 540i?

    So I'm 19, and can afford to buy either of these, but I'm just wondering what would cost more to insure? Do the companies (State Farm is my current) look for the "M" badge or just go by stats? Also any idea of the difference. I'm thinking the 540 would be cheaper just since not many "kids" get...
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    so my friend has a BMW 97 540i do you think i can beat him with an elclipse?

    i just wanna show him up (: like a pretty good one.. if not what cars can i win with in a race.. and i cant afford a freakin lambo so keep it resonable... cars like under 10k? and... any good ideas for fast cars under 10k? im thinking rx7/8 supra... throw some ideas at me please. also his...
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    BMW 540i A/T heavy on fuel?

    My 1999 BMW 540i A/T is very heavy on fuel ( 4.4km/l ) It had a full service and all filters have been replaced. What is the average I should get per tank and how does this compare to other 540 BMW's?
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    1999 BMW 540I, both back windows and passenger side window no longer work, can...

    ...still hear motor, what's wrong? The back windows still goes down when pressing on the buttons but have to manually pull them up to close but the passenger side window does not move at all when pressing on the button. Also any advice on how to repair them?
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    i am looking to purchase a super charger for my bmw 540i later on when i can...

    ...afford it. i have a few questions? what else do i need other than the supercharger kit itself? will this hurt my car at all? anything else i should know?
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    bmw 540i exhust problems new 10 pnts best answer plzz.?

    their is a major problem with my bmw 1997 540i exhsut and catylic system. i am wondering where can i get a new ehsust system or a new catylic converter i would like it to be a different company which will make it sound better and give it more horse power i can find anything for the 540i 97...
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    2000 bmw 540i around 160,000?

    i found a nice bmw 540i 6 speed manual with the sport package in navy blue with tan interior at a euro specialist dealer for $7,500 he says it drives well has lots of power. everything in the car operates good , the only thing wrong with it is that the turn signals do not operate in the car but...
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    1999 bmw 540i or 2001 bmw 540i reliability?

    ok so im looking for a 5 series bmw i found one that is a 1999 540i 6 speed manual with 90,658 miles for $9,500 and another 2001 bmw 540i 6 speed manual with 97,500 for $11,659 which one is the better buy, are these cars reliable?? what are some problems, or recalls that this car is known for...
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    how much would electrical seat motor cost for a BMW 540i?

    i was wondering how much an electrical seat motor(the one that controls the reclining and the position of the seat) would cost for a 1999 bmw 540i
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    bmw 540i idling problem?

    while in park the car is about at 500 rpm if i try to keep it steady any where between the 500 and 1500 rpm the rpm keeps fluctuating it doesn't stay still and lights dim as the rpm drops and brighten as they rise. At stop lights the rpm drops to about 200 rpm for a second and jumps back to...
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    How much will it cost in pounds to fill up my new BMW 540i M reg 1994?

    i have just bought a bmw 540i, m reg, (1994 model) and im wondering how much it will cost in pounds to put a full tank of petrol init. (unleaded)... and also how many miles will a full tank give me in town driving... thanks guys! Timmy
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    My BMW 540i does not respond to the gears, when I put it in drive it does not

    move at all. Only Reverse works? I have a gearbox like the one on the X5 which you can drive automatic or manual. Reverse gear works perfectly, but drive on automatic or manual does not respond at all, it seems like it wants to move but it's stuck on a higher gear. Because when it stopped...
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    98-99 BMW 540i Type of gas it uses. ?

    i've checked on line for the type of gas that a 98 and 99 BMW 540i, and it says it uses regular gas, and not premium. is that true ?
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