Etwenty1 45 Report post Posted April 23, 2012 I am looking for a solid e34 for the wife (yeah right). The 540 seems to be a members car (fully loaded but not a factory ms?)but anyone know about this one? Looks like its had some agricultural use.....535is Other one 540i What are the maintenance regimes and gas mileage like using either as a daily. Are the v8's easy to work on or best left to a professional? We are currently using a volvo 850 which is surprisingly economical for a 2.4 Turbo. Cheers Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BM WORLD 1283 Report post Posted April 23, 2012 535is will do about 12L per 100km on average 10ish on a trip and 14-15 if you push it all the time 540i are better on a trip due to there tall gearing but can upwards to 16L per 100km if you push it both are not to bad to matain. 540i auto will fail at some stage 535i 5spd are pretty bullit prof . both are heavy cars but well made (probably best bmw made) also consider E28 535ia , lighter ,more ecnomy more power and torque than e34 535i and simply like here http://www.bimmersport.co.nz/forums/index....showtopic=39768 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites