2024 540?

PBECC · 11-05-2023, 06:12 PM

I read they are supposed to make one. I had a 540i before and really liked it, I believe it was maybe a 2018?

I’m looking for the searing to be more comfortable than my X3 M40i and I HOPE a new 540 will have a shifter lever as I rest my hand there and also use its functionality daily. And dare I wish for a real exhaust with tips that are on the rear of the car bumper. Lol

Anyone know about the 540 for 2024. Can’t seem to find much online.

barclay · 11-06-2023, 01:50 PM

While it's not buildable on the website yet, the ordering documents are in the sticky posts above. Dealers are taking orders and I'm told the first ones are arriving soon. I assume you are in the US.

PBECC · 11-06-2023, 08:46 PM

Yes. I am in the US. I just saw the build sheet. That’s good news. Hoping for a shift lever and a real exhaust tailpipe system but I’m dreaming. So weird how BMW isn’t building what people want. Are they so far off with all this that the company could fail or get bought out? It’s truly confusing to me!

Jerome10 · 11-06-2023, 09:32 PM

Just saw one pop up as "in production" on my dealer's website.

tsbrown · 11-07-2023, 09:02 PM

540iX is now available on the configurator as of 11/7.

turbobeagle · 11-07-2023, 11:31 PM

Not seeing an option for any kind of adaptive suspension in the configurator. I wonder if it’s just standard equipment or not available at all.

Cortexiphan · 11-07-2023, 11:36 PM

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Originally Posted by PBECC

Yes. I am in the US. I just saw the build sheet. That’s good news. Hoping for a shift lever and a real exhaust tailpipe system but I’m dreaming. So weird how BMW isn’t building what people want. Are they so far off with all this that the company could fail or get bought out? It’s truly confusing to me!

There won’t be a shift lever.
And last quarter was the best in their history, they’re selling well, they’re building what people want (i5 and 530i will both sell way more than 540), so no, they’re not falling behind.

AP · 11-08-2023, 12:54 AM

They are restricted by regulations. At least I’m Europe they have to lower the co2 output across the range every year and sleeking EVs and smaller engine cars enables them to achieve that

That does at least allow them to build in small numbers, cars like the m5

I think I’m right in saying the 540 won’t even be coming to Europe (correct me if I’m wrong on that)

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PBECC New Member 7 Rep 12 Posts Drives: BMW X3 M40i (2021) Join Date: Nov 2023 Location: Palm Beach iTrader: (0)	2024 540? I read they are supposed to make one. I had a 540i before and really liked it, I believe it was maybe a 2018? I’m looking for the searing to be more comfortable than my X3 M40i and I HOPE a new 540 will have a shifter lever as I rest my hand there and also use its functionality daily. And dare I wish for a real exhaust with tips that are on the rear of the car bumper. Lol Anyone know about the 540 for 2024. Can’t seem to find much online.
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barclay Private 115 Rep 90 Posts Drives: 2024 540ix Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Chicago, IL iTrader: (0)	While it's not buildable on the website yet, the ordering documents are in the sticky posts above. Dealers are taking orders and I'm told the first ones are arriving soon. I assume you are in the US.
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PBECC New Member 7 Rep 12 Posts Drives: BMW X3 M40i (2021) Join Date: Nov 2023 Location: Palm Beach iTrader: (0)	Yes. I am in the US. I just saw the build sheet. That’s good news. Hoping for a shift lever and a real exhaust tailpipe system but I’m dreaming. So weird how BMW isn’t building what people want. Are they so far off with all this that the company could fail or get bought out? It’s truly confusing to me!
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Jerome10 New Member 5 Rep 21 Posts Drives: Join Date: Jul 2007 iTrader: (0)	Just saw one pop up as "in production" on my dealer's website.
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tsbrown Captain 1095 Rep 770 Posts Drives: 2019 540i M Sport Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: KY/MA iTrader: (0)	540iX is now available on the configurator as of 11/7. __________________ Bluegrass Bimmers Current: 2019 G30 540i M Sport \| 2022 & 2018 G01 X3 xDrive30i Past: 2017 F30 340i M Sport/6MT \| 2013 E70 X5 3.5 \| 2011 E90 ///M3 6MT \| 2005 E46 330i ZHP 6MT \| 2001 E53 X5 3.0 \| 2000 E39 528i Sport/5MT \| 1998 E39 528iA \| 1997 E38 740i \| 1993 E36 318is
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turbobeagle Lieutenant 404 Rep 430 Posts Drives: 2020 540i M Sport Join Date: Oct 2020 Location: SF Bay Area iTrader: (0)	Not seeing an option for any kind of adaptive suspension in the configurator. I wonder if it’s just standard equipment or not available at all.
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AP Major General 2811 Rep 5,127 Posts Drives: G30 M550 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	They are restricted by regulations. At least I’m Europe they have to lower the co2 output across the range every year and sleeking EVs and smaller engine cars enables them to achieve that That does at least allow them to build in small numbers, cars like the m5 I think I’m right in saying the 540 won’t even be coming to Europe (correct me if I’m wrong on that)
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