Year
Used 1995 BMW 5 Series 540i Sedan RWD for SaleNationwide
1 vehicle found
- Year:
- 1998
- Make:
- BMW
- Model:
- 5 Series
- Body type:
- Sedan
- Doors:
- 4 doors
- Drivetrain:
- Rear-Wheel Drive
- Engine:
- 282 hp 4.4L V8
- Exterior colour:
- Green
- Fuel type:
- Gasoline
- Transmission:
- 6-Speed Manual
- Mileage:
- 143,000
- Stock #:
- V93735
- VIN:
- WBADE5325WBV93735
1998 BMW 5 Series
540i Sedan RWD
143,000 km
Surrey, BC
No Rating
$24,888
5.0 Overall rating
Filter by rating
Anonymous
Reviewed a 1995 BMW 540i Sedan RWD on Sep 21, 2013
I have owned the car three years now. Had some deferred maintenance when I bought it. Has 216,000 miles, compression is on par. When you drive an older car, you accept that instead of making a car payment, you have maintenance. if you cannot accept that, just buy a Corolla. I put Bilsteins on it. did some suspension work, new cat converters, other things as the mechanic says. make sure to not get too deferred on maintenance. Do these things and the car will reward you. The V-8 is a sewing machine that pins yountomyour seat like a rocketship. Do warn your passengers before you open it up. Sadly, the fun does not last long, as the car will rocket past 100 real quick. The Bilsteins were jittery for first few months but now, the car is silky on the freeway, and just turns into a tiger in corners. Quiet, good room. big trunk. arresting hook brakes. be careful, as other cars cannot brake anywhere near as good, I have been almost rear ended several times until I learned to give people behind me better warning. had it three years, should be good for at least another 5. Averaging maintenance over months and I am driving one of the top1% cars for about $250 per month. A good one will run about 5k. A good choice.
Is this review helpful?
Ben O
Reviewed a 1995 BMW 540i Sedan RWD on Nov 13, 2007
It's a 4 litre 5 Series BMW. Nothing else needs saying.
Is this review helpful?
Adrian G
Reviewed a 1995 BMW 540i Sedan RWD on Sep 30, 2008
Bought as a short term solution for a month to sell on, now planning to keep it 6 months. Excelent car, bought it for a bargin price (£500) and has served me well so far. Fiirst automatic car i've woned and its wonderfully lazy. Big 4.0l V8 just keeps going and going. Keep wanting to take it to the Nurburgring, but it'll be an expensive trip there and back. Performance - Incredible for the size of car, 5 series estate isnt small, but the 540 had the biggest engine and loads of torque. 7.7 seconds to 60 and something in excess of 150 top speed. Build Quality - Very few problems, a few pieces of trim in the boot which i've caught loading or fixing have come off, otherwise, perfect. Might as well be made of old Tanks, its that tough. Apperance - Classic looking executive estate, looks better than the saloon in my optinion. almost a GT Tourer. Purposeful on the road with performance to match. Cost of Ownership - Parts can be expensive, fuel more so. 20mpg on average, sometimes less, sometimes more (27mpg is the best on a long run). Bought for £500, so it cant really depreciate further, roll on the service... Fun Factor - Amazing, a proper wolf in sheeps clothing. Sumptous luxury, and more extras than some new cars of similar class today. Everyone needs to own a V8 once, theres no better feeling, short of perhaps a V10 or a V12, but nothing sounds the same.
Is this review helpful?
A.J. W
Reviewed a 1995 BMW 540i Sedan RWD on Dec 22, 2007
I love the car! People say its an old man car but I toast ricers all the time. Interior is very nice, all leather and lots of options that still work. Handling is great for such a large land barge.
Is this review helpful?
FAQs
What fuel types are available?
Gasoline engines are available.
Relevant articles
CarGurus Editorial Team
The Most Reliable Cars in Canada for 2026
Reliability is a key factor for many buyers when deciding what car to buy. Here are some of the most dependable models available in Canada.
Stephanie Wallcraft
Best New Cars for Snow in 2026
Our list of the best cars you can buy new for dealing with snow and other winter conditions includes the Audi A4 Allroad and Toyota Camry.
CarGurus Editorial Team
Best Hybrid and Plug-In Hybrid Cars 2026
There's no shortage or choice if you want a car with hybrid or plug-in hybrid power. But what are the best options?
All Used CarsCheap CarsManual Transmission CarsSports CarsHybrid CarsRed Interior CarsElectric CarsSmall CarsAWD CarsCheap Automatic Transmission CarsClassic TrucksConversion VansThree Quarter Ton TrucksDiesel TrucksSmall TrucksChevrolet Diesel TrucksManual Diesel TrucksOne Ton TrucksCheap TrucksFord TrucksCheap SUVsMercedes-Benz ConvertiblesFord Diesel TrucksMercedes-Benz SUVsBMW ConvertiblesChevrolet SUVsToyota SUVsNissan SUVsUsed Cars Under $10,000Used Cars Under $5,000Used Sedans for Sale with Low MileageUsed SUVs / Crossovers for Sale with Low MileageUsed Hatchbacks for Sale with Low MileageUsed Convertibles for Sale with Low MileageUsed Vans for Sale with Low MileageUsed Minivans for Sale with Low MileageUsed Pickup Trucks for Sale with Low MileageUsed Coupes for Sale with Low MileageUsed Wagons for Sale with Low Mileage
