Anyone got or getting the new 540i?

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Feb 16, 2006 | 01:57 PM

Merv the Derv

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From: Stourbridge, UK

My Ride: 535D Sport Auto

Not heard much on this model. Read a good write up in BMW magazine.

Is it the natural prgression from a 530i? Will many be sold in Europe or is a US thing?

Anyone have any comments?

Feb 16, 2006 | 03:05 PM

cattman

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My Ride: 2005 545i Sport, Premium, Logic 7, Jet Black, Black Leather, M-Aero Kit, 15% (very dark) Tint, Eichbach Lowering Springs, Red Brake Calipers, Radenergie R-10's, Michelin PilotSport2 in 245/35/20 and 285/30/20, Rolled Fenders, and a nifty Graco Baby Car Seat. Next Up: Xenon fogs, Eisemann Exhaust, iPod Interface, Comfort Seats.

Yeah, my wife has a 540. But it's a 2003, from when that was the top of the line. In that model year, the last for that model, they offered an MSport, which is beautiful and rare. It's got M wheels, door sills, body kit, steering wheel, etc.

But I know you this is not what you were talking about.

Feb 16, 2006 | 03:07 PM

jet190rs

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My Ride: '05 545i - scheduled for ED pickup in Munich on 7/22!

Not available in the US.

I mentioned this a few months ago, and most of the European members thought that the additional performance wouldn't be worth the additional $ or fuel. They said they would stick with the diesel or I6, and if they really wanted a V8 then they'd rather go for the 545/550.

Feb 16, 2006 | 07:13 PM

TwiBlueG35

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If 540i can come to the U.S. and has a MSRP of $51k, I think it is a good step from a $47k 530i to a $58k 550i.

Feb 17, 2006 | 01:19 PM

530iii

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My Ride: E60 "Stripper" Now C6 "Stripper"

I'd prefer the 535d in the states.

Feb 18, 2006 | 09:50 AM

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My Ride: E61 535d sport, Silver Grey/grey/maple. 20" Hartge Nova 7. Previously 19" staggered 172s

The petrol X5s depreciate horrendously, wouldn't even contemplate a petrol over 3.0 unless it was used (and therefore cheap!).

Feb 18, 2006 | 10:24 AM

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My Ride: 530iA Silver Grey , black interior. Premium Package, Navigation System, Head-up Display, Radio Satellite, Adaptive Xenon Headlights. AC Schnitzer Front Lip, H&R springs, Rear red reflector, All season Floor mat,

But i doubt it's a gd idea to bring in 2 v8 engines for E60 in states..