Vehicle Description
This one-owner 1997 BMW 540i is a car for enthusiasts. It's a
V8-powered German sports sedan that you take full control of via
the six-speed manual transmission. And so you know when it comes
time for when real drivers want one now (and in the future,)
they'll be looking for a luxury/performance sedan like this.
The E39 era of the 5-Series had that perfect look of understated
German power. You see it in the well creased lines with subtle
curves, legendary build quality, and the hood is built to really
funnel attention to BMW's hallmark twin kidney grille. And this
540i even has a terrific set of bright 17-inch wheels. So it's able
to convey premium with a sporty undertone all in the first glance.
It especially helps when you have a factory Jet Black car. The
paint shows some of its age as it prepares for the quarter-century
milestone, but it still carries the kind of gloss that signals this
was a precision-built machine that was cared for correctly by its
one and only owner so far.
The Sand beige interior offers a timeless color combo against the
black exterior, and this has the all-around clean look of a
well-respected luxury machine. This is a modern classic, and so it
still offers all the best in practical features, like dual front
airbags, side airbags, anti-lock brakes, and a comfortable back
seat that can carry family and friends. But because BMW makes the
Ultimate Driving Machine, that means they focus all the important
pieces around you. This highly original interior boasts some of the
era's most comfortable leather bucket seats, and they are power
adjustable to strike the perfect balance for grand touring comfort.
And as a premium vehicle, BMW's engineers expertly worked to make
sure that it was luxurious without being distracting. The stick
shift is exactly where you always want to rest your right hand. And
you are always just a short reach away from features like the
dual-zone automatic A/C climate control, power windows, power
locks, cruise control, premium AM/FM/CD stereo, and power
sunroof.
Another reason to love the E39 era is that's when the 5-Series had
a new V8 in its highest echelons. The 4.4-liter fuel-injected motor
is a terrific all-around powerhouse. It's a 32-valve V8 with an
aluminum block and dual overhead camshafts. It was built to be
quick off the line and have plenty of muscle left to hustle you
into triple-digit speeds. And so you can take this from an easy
cruising luxury machine to a true performance car with just one
downshift of the six-speed manual transmission. BMW's reputation is
built on providing a car that is rooted in both performance and
comfort. So they have engineered the fully independent suspension,
power steering, and four-wheel disc brakes to all provide the ideal
balance.
A stick-shift V8 5-Series is the kind of car that will be on plenty
of collector's lists as it continues to mature into full classic
status. That's why this one also comes with nice paperwork like the
original window sticker and owner's manual packet. This is a
special one-owner Bimmer, and so if you're a true enthusiast, you
know you need to take this home. Call today!!!
