Re:purhase advice 97' 540i

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In a message dated 3/28/99 7:03:44 PM Pacific Standard Time, owner-bmw-
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<< From: Martyme104@domain.elided
 Subject: Advice on '97 540i //Selling '88 M5
 
 I am seriously considering purchasing a 1997 540i with 35,000 miles, 4.4ltr
 engine, from a dealer.  Has anyone heard of any serious problem specific to
 this vehicle.  If so, please E-mail me a brief note to  >>

~~~~ No probs. with a 97. You should know, however, that you can get a
phenomenal deal on a 99' right now because there is "factory to dealer money"
on the 540's, My friend got a $50K list 540 for

$50K
less $4,500 discount
less $1,000 dealer money
less $1,000 mail in BMWCCA member certificate (current BMW owner)

so it ended up only costing him $43,500 + t&L for a brand new one. Compare
that to the price the dealer is telling you for a 2 year old used 97' model.
You MAY be surprised!! 

You can go to:   www.edmunds.com   and look up exact invoice. Then cut your
own best deal.

Ihave the 5spd. auto and 4.4 litre V-8 in my 740iL & 840ci. Magnificent
engine!!!!

Randy
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BMW CCA member

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