1998 BMW 5-Series Review

1998 BMW 5-Series is a Sedan 4-dr style car measuring 188.00 in length and 56.50 in height. Made in Germany, 1998 BMW 5-Series has 4 trims priced by the manufacturer at 38,900 with just total of 2 recalls in the past 1998 BMW 5-Series. It’s seating 4 people with 4 doors and a rank size of 18.50 gallon. The engine is 2.8L L6 DOHC 24V and uses 17 of gasoline in the city and 17 on highways.

Make: BMW
Model: 5-Series
Trims Available: 4
Location: GERMANY
Body & Doors: SEDAN 4-DR
Engine: 2.8L L6 DOHC 24V
Transmission: 4A
Driveline: RWD
Seats: 5
MSRP: $38,900 USD
MPG: 18 - 20 City / 26 - 28 HWY
Tires: 225/60R15
Tank Size: 19 gallon

BMW 5-Series 1998 Trims

1998 BMW 5-Series 540i Protection

Engine: 4.4L V8 DOHC 32V
Transmission: 5A
Drivetrain: RWD
Body & Doors: SEDAN 4-DR
Seating: 4
MPG: 17 City / 24 HWY

1998 BMW 5-Series 528i

Engine: 2.8L L6 DOHC 24V
Transmission: 4A
Drivetrain: RWD
Body & Doors: SEDAN 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 18 - 20 City / 26 - 28 HWY

1998 BMW 5-Series 540i

Engine: 4.4L V8 DOHC 32V
Transmission: 6M
Drivetrain: RWD
Body & Doors: SEDAN 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 15 City / 24 HWY

1998 BMW 5-Series 540iA

Engine: 4.4L V8 DOHC 32V
Transmission: 5A
Drivetrain: RWD
Body & Doors: SEDAN 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 18 City / 24 HWY

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Safety and Reliability

NHTSA Crash Test

overall
Not Rated
front
Not Rated
rollover
Not Rated
side
Not Rated
* National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

IIHS Crash Test

overall
front
rollover
side
* Insurance Institute for Highway Safety

Safety & Recalls

Recall 06E023000 started on /Date(1142226000000-0500)/.

Summary: CERTAIN ANZO COMBINATION HEADLAMP ASSEMBLIES SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS WHICH FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT."

Consequence: WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy: ANZO WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE HEADLAMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN MAY 9, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT ANZO USA AT 909-468-3688.

Recall 19E058000 started on /Date(1566964800000-0400)/.

Summary: ZF Group North America Operations (ZF) is recalling certain Lemförder Steering Center Rods sold as aftermarket parts for 1996-2004 BMW 5-Series (E39) vehicles. The steering center rods may have an insufficient ball pin pull force that may allow the rods to detach from the steering knuckle.

Consequence: If the steering rod detaches from the steerable wheel knuckle, it can cause sudden loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: ZF has notified the parts distributors, instructing them to inform the end customer. ZF will reimburse them for the affected parts. The recall began August 28, 2019.

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If you consider used 1998 BMW 5-Series look at maintenance fees and average fuel economy compared to similar models. 1998 BMW 5-Series’s uses 1 gallon of fuel for 17 miles, which is lower then 1997 BMW 5-Series.

1998 BMW 5-Series is made in Germany between 1981 to 2022.

BMW All models of 1998

BMW 3-Series

$38,900 - $88,900
17 City / 24 HWY
4 Trims
4
1
4.4L V8 DOHC 32V

BMW 5-Series

$38,900 - $88,900
17 City / 24 HWY
4 Trims
4
1
4.4L V8 DOHC 32V

BMW 7-Series

$38,900 - $88,900
17 City / 24 HWY
4 Trims
4
1
4.4L V8 DOHC 32V

BMW M Roadster

$38,900 - $88,900
17 City / 24 HWY
4 Trims
4
1
4.4L V8 DOHC 32V

BMW M3

$38,900 - $88,900
17 City / 24 HWY
4 Trims
4
1
4.4L V8 DOHC 32V

BMW Z3

$38,900 - $88,900
17 City / 24 HWY
4 Trims
4
1
4.4L V8 DOHC 32V

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