 The 97 E39 540i Sport is a study in 
contradictions, completely in-line 
with expectations. Ive had mine 
about a year, and just crossed 72K 
miles.  On the whole, the car has been 
a splendid purchase.  They stop on a 
dime, handle well, and start to really 
shine where other cars sign off.  With 
the right tires and fresh clutch, 
theyre a blast at track days, too.  
Imagine that: a family sedan that 
performs well at the track.  Short of 
an M5, I cannot recall another sedan 
that can make this claim.