# \#540 **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/tag/6946-tag/6946.md [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) --- ## [BMW G30 540 (2018-2019) vs MB W205 C45 AMG (2018-2020)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bmw-g30-540-2018-2019-vs-mb-w205-c45-amg-2018-2020/198934)
**Author:** [@Bumb1ebe](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bumb1ebe)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2025, 2:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bmw-g30-540-2018-2019-vs-mb-w205-c45-amg-2018-2020/198934 "2025-02-08T14:09:02Z")
Hey everyone, I’m finally ready to upgrade from my dad’s trusty 2011 Toyota Camry and step into the world of performance cars. I’ve been narrowing down my options and currently I’m torn between two very appealing choice… --- ## [Arent hardtop BMW's suppose to be water resistant?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/arent-hardtop-bmws-suppose-to-be-water-resistant/61900)
**Author:** [@prturner](https://community.cartalk.com/u/prturner)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 27, 2011, 5:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/arent-hardtop-bmws-suppose-to-be-water-resistant/61900 "2011-02-27T17:31:32Z")
My BMW wagon is a 2006 model and I've been super frustrated that my roof leaks in moderate to heavy rain through the moonroof. This has occurred 3xs and was twice covered by BMW. But now it seems it's my fault with the … --- ## [Deodorizer](https://community.cartalk.com/t/deodorizer/53498)
**Author:** [@dkg2utoo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dkg2utoo)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2010, 5:25am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/deodorizer/53498 "2010-08-14T05:25:14Z")
The detail shop made a mistake and used a deodorizer in the carpet shampoo. Now the car smells like cherry and moth balls or that cube some places put in men's rooms to eliminate the odor from the urinals. I took the … --- ## [Tires impact speed](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tires-impact-speed/49111)
**Author:** [@fisher](https://community.cartalk.com/u/fisher)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2010, 7:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tires-impact-speed/49111 "2010-05-21T19:53:41Z")
We just bought new tires, Michelin Pilot Sport AS Plus, to replace Dunlop Sport 9000's on 1999 BMW 540i. My wife claims the car is not as fast. I can't tell the difference. In normal around town and highway driving, is i… --- ## [BMW Engine Belt Failure](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bmw-engine-belt-failure/47843)
**Author:** [@flydog55](https://community.cartalk.com/u/flydog55)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 22, 2010, 8:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bmw-engine-belt-failure/47843 "2010-04-22T20:04:11Z")
During a recent service of my 2002 BMW 540i (110K miles) the serpentine belt was replaced. Less than 2 weeks after this service the power steering pulley sheered off from the power steering motor. This caused the belt to… --- ## [Too good to be true?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/too-good-to-be-true/44318)
**Author:** [@jaja71](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jaja71)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 12, 2010, 5:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/too-good-to-be-true/44318 "2010-02-12T17:09:50Z")
2000 BMW 4.4 6 speed man.160k nice looking, semi-outa the way location. 2yr. warranty (details not known). Now heres the question. conspicously low price w papers for complete replacement of clutch system (incl. flywheel… --- ## [Engine Shut Off @80mph](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-shut-off-80mph/35307)
**Author:** [@kazeem1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kazeem1)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [February 1, 2010, 1:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/engine-shut-off-80mph/35307 "2010-02-01T01:17:31Z")
I have a 2002 BMW 540i and while cruising at 80mph, the engine just cut off and the battery light came on.Was able tocoast the car to the should lane,triedstarting the car, but no luck.Then battery died completely. What … --- ## [Malfunctioning Power-Steering on 2003 BMW 540i at speeds above 30 mph in turns](https://community.cartalk.com/t/malfunctioning-power-steering-on-2003-bmw-540i-at-speeds-above-30-mph-in-turns/36230)
**Author:** [@hschempf](https://community.cartalk.com/u/hschempf)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 1, 2010, 12:31am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/malfunctioning-power-steering-on-2003-bmw-540i-at-speeds-above-30-mph-in-turns/36230 "2010-02-01T00:31:57Z")
I bought this car in 2006 used and love it... but lately it has developed a nasty steering issue (last 6 months) ... Whenever I take a turn at speeds above 30 mph, it seems like I lose power steering and it gets real har… --- ## [Vibration](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vibration/42881)
**Author:** [@dkg2utoo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dkg2utoo)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 23, 2010, 7:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vibration/42881 "2010-01-23T19:37:23Z")
My 1998 BMW 540i seems to have a vibration that I can feel in the accelerator in my foot and also in the steering wheel. I had new Michelins put on the car in October. I noticed that the drive was a bit stiffer, but no… --- ## [Frozen brakes? 540 BMW](https://community.cartalk.com/t/frozen-brakes-540-bmw/41836)
**Author:** [@Delton](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Delton)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 4, 2010, 3:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/frozen-brakes-540-bmw/41836 "2010-01-04T15:30:01Z")
My brakes in this cold weather keep locking up does anyone know anything about this? It seems to only happen to the front ones too. I've taken it to one shop in particular three times the last month. It started out with … --- ## [Old BMWs the 540 vs the 740, advice on which to buy](https://community.cartalk.com/t/old-bmws-the-540-vs-the-740-advice-on-which-to-buy/38961)
**Author:** [@nickyjo68](https://community.cartalk.com/u/nickyjo68)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2009, 2:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/old-bmws-the-540-vs-the-740-advice-on-which-to-buy/38961 "2009-11-03T14:49:22Z")
hi am looking to buy a 1994-95 BMW and dont know if there are significant differences between the 540 and the 740. Any advice? --- ## [Tires](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tires/36789)
**Author:** [@dkg2utoo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dkg2utoo)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2009, 12:12am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tires/36789 "2009-09-19T00:12:21Z")
My 1998 BMW 540i came used with 4 yokohama tires. Now I need two new ones on the rear. The front tires are fine. The service writer at the shop where I have my maintenance says that BMW says not to rotate the tires. … --- ## [1998 BMW 540i odor from ac vents](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-bmw-540i-odor-from-ac-vents/33667)
**Author:** [@dkg2utoo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dkg2utoo)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2009, 2:25am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-bmw-540i-odor-from-ac-vents/33667 "2009-07-20T02:25:50Z")
I have an odor coming from ac vents. It smells more bacterial than fungal like the car sat for a long time without being cleaned. It is a bit irritating to the throat after a while, too. Should I have the mechanic det…