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1998 BMW 5-Series 540IA 4dr Sdn 5-Spd Auto

MSRP: $50500.00 Invoice: $44325.00

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Standard Features - Capacities and Dimensions



MECHANICAL

16" x 7.0" 20-spoke alloy wheels
18.5 gallon fuel tank
225/55R16 all-season tires
4-wheel ventilated disc brakes
4.4L DOHC 32 valve V8 engine
Adaptive transmission control
All season traction control w/Dynamic Stability Control
Aluminum 4-link integral rear suspension
Aluminum double-pivot strut-type front suspension
Anti-lock brakes
Direct ignition system w/adaptive knock control
Drop-down tool kit in trunk
Electronic engine management system
Electronically controlled 5-speed automatic transmission w/OD
Engine-speed-sensitive self-adjusting pwr recirculating ball steering
Front/rear stabilizer bars/twin-tube gas pressurized shock absorbers
Full use spare tire/wheel
Rear wheel drive


EXTERIOR

Color-keyed heated pwr mirrors w/RH automatic tilt-down feature
Color-keyed hydraulic energy-absorbing bumpers
Halogen free-form headlights/foglights
Metallic paint
Pwr 2-way moonroof w/key-off feature, 1-touch opening, sliding sunshade
Variable speed intermittent wipers-inc: articulated RH wiper, vehicle-speed sensitive wiping interval/speed, single-wipe control, heated washer jets


INTERIOR

10-way pwr front bucket seats w/pwr front headrests
3-setting memory feature for driver seat, seatbelt height, steering wheel, mirrors
4-channel FM diversity antenna system
Analog fuel-economy indicator
Anti-theft AM/FM stereo w/cassette-inc: 10-channel/200-watt amplification, 10-speakers
Automatic climate control w/separate left/right temp controls, automatic recirculation control, charcoal microfilter ventilation
Automatic dimming rearview mirror
Automatic ventilation system
Burl walnut interior trim
Central locking system w/double-lock anti-theft feature, 2-step unlocking
Coinholder
Courtesy lights w/time delay, automatic activation
Cruise control
Driver door lock controls for windows, moonroof
Dual illuminated visor vanity mirrors
Electric remote trunk release
Electronic analog speedometer/tachometer
Front/rear door storage compartments
Front/rear dual cupholders
Fully finished trunk w/luggage straps
LCD main/trip odometers
Leather shift/brake grip/boot
Leather-covered pwr tilt/telescopic steering wheel
Montana leather seat/door trim
Multi information display-inc: audio/phone controls, onboard computer
Outside temperature display
Pre-wiring for BMW cellular phone
Pre-wiring for CD changer
Pwr windows w/key-off operation, 1-touch raising/lowering, anti-trapping feature
Rear center armrest w/storage compartment
Rear window defroster
Remote keyless entry security system w/keyhead remote, remote trunk/window/ moonroof opening, remote interior light activation, panic feature, coded driveaway protection
Seatback storage compartments
Service interval indicator
Steering wheel controls for cruise control, radio, air recirculation


EPA FUEL ECONOMY RATINGS

City 18/hwy 24 (4.4L engine/5-speed auto trans)


SAFETY

3-point seatbelts w/automatic locking retractors, front automatic height adjusters/tensioners
All season traction control w/Dynamic Stability Control
Anti-lock brakes
Driver & front passenger airbag system w/differentiated deployment system
Head protection system
Hydraulic energy-absorbing bumpers
Impact sensor system
Interlocking door anchoring system
Side-impact airbags for all outboard passengers
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