was BMW’s 4.0-liter V8, but you would never know it while you were sitting in the passenger’s seat. Even after he chopped the mufflers off to let more of the V8 growl out, the interior remained comfortable and quiet without any rattles or vibrations.isn’t the same, but in terms of interior refinement and comfort, it’s likely on par with a new Hyundai Elantra or a Toyota Camry, and a heck of a lot more fun to drive.
The only thing that really set the BMW apart is the absence of electronic doodads that we’ve come to expect from today’s vehicles. Some trim levels of the E39 actually featured very early versions of infotainment, but our friend’s only had a CD player and an aux cord., which was to incur a $12,500 maintenance bill consisting of new struts, tires, timing cover leak, shifter leak, and a new radiator. He ended up selling it for $1,200.