It’s the 1996-2003 BMW E39 540i manual, and it remains both surprisingly ... and larger and more supple interior, the 5 Series instantly became the quintessential sport/luxury sedan.

Enthusiasts love BMW ... 540i is 0.1 second ahead of its all-wheel-drive sibling. It’s also acceleration that compares well with the greatest of all the E39s, the M5. Back in 2000, an E39 ...

With its six-speed stick and M-Sport options, today's Nice Price or No Dice BMW 540i has lots going for ... extends to the spare in the boot. The interior shows some wear and tear on the seat ...

BMW loyalists still prick up their ears when the 540i moniker is in the air. Particularly for fans of the much-adored E39 generation (1996-2003), that name represents the pinnacle of what an ...

7 bmws all together from the iconic e30 318is to a e39 540i ... purchasing a BMW new or used!!! the best car iv owned gets 30 highway and is quick can do 130 with ease interior is very nice ...

BMW never made a wagon version of the E39 M5, so one owner ... E39 M5 "Touring," built from a 540i wagon donor car injected with the drivetrain, suspension and interior from an M5 sedan.

If you were to poll a group of BMW enthusiasts about the best-looking 5 Series of all time, the E39 generation would likely snag the most votes. I would cast mine for the original E12-gen car that ...