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1998 Bmw 540i Base Sedan 4-door 4.4l on 2040-cars

US $5,500.00

Year:1998 Mileage:150400 Color: Blue /
Gray

Location:

Champaign, Illinois, United States

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Transmission:Manual
Body Type:Sedan
Vehicle Title:Clear
Engine:4.4L 4398CC V8 GAS DOHC Naturally Aspirated
Fuel Type:GAS
For Sale By:Private Seller

VIN: wbade532xwbv94278 Year: 1998
Make: BMW
Model: 540i
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Trim: Base Sedan 4-Door
Options: Sunroof, Cassette Player, Leather Seats, CD Player
Drive Type: RWD
Safety Features: Anti-Lock Brakes, Driver Airbag, Side Airbags
Mileage: 150,400
Power Options: Air Conditioning, Cruise Control, Power Locks, Power Windows, Power Seats
Exterior Color: Blue
Interior Color: Gray
Disability Equipped: No
Number of Cylinders: 8

Condition: Used: A vehicle is considered used if it has been registered and issued a title. Used vehicles have had at least one previous owner. The condition of the exterior, interior and engine can vary depending on the vehicle's history. See the seller's listing for full details and description of any imperfections. ...

For sale is my 1998 BMW 540i with 6-speed manual transmission and sport package. This is an outstanding vehicle, up to date on maintenance, in very nice shape and is very fast. I have owned it since January 2012 and it has been an excellent vehicle, but it is a 3rd car and is simply not needed (or so says my wife!)

The follow maintenance includes two previous owners and myself

11/8/08 @ 102,000mi replace spark plugs

11/24/08 @ 102,868mi oil + filter change, repair power steering hoses

5/11/09 @ 106,312mi replace driver side low beam

6/27/09 @ 108,109mi replace passenger side low beam, passenger side rear window regulator

7/25/09 @ 108,562mi new tires, front brake pads, valve cover gaskets, #3 & #4 coils, air filter, cabin filter

2/14/09 @ 103,700mi new struts, center tie rod, front sway bar links

2/14/10 @ 115,013mi oil + filter change

4/17/10 @ 116,542mi timing cover gaskets

4/21/10 @ 116,625mi rotate + balance tires

10/27/10 @ 122,968mi rotate + balance tires

12/29/10 @ 125,413mi oil + filter change

5/15/11 @ 127587mi rotate tires

6/1/11 @ 127,820mi replace crankcase vent valve

7/6/11 @ 131,102mi oil + filter change

8/14/11 @ 136,406mi oil + filter change

8/20/11 @138,514mi 4 tires + alignment

9/29/11 @140,205mi oil + filter change

10/10/11 rotate tires

1/26/12 replace flashlight

2/14/12 replace camshaft position sensor & o-ring

3/10/12 @ 143,210mi new clutch, weld short shifter connector, replace rear main seal, oil + filter change

4/14/12 @ 144,363mi replace driver sun visor, sub visor clip, front passenger door speaker bar

4/21/12 @ 144,599mi install shorty clutch stop

12/29/12 @ 148,172mi new battery

1/28/13 @ 148,449 two new rear tires install + balance

4/6/13 @ 149,167 sunroof wind deflector removed, hood cable oiled

4/26/13 @ 149,641 front brake pads, front brake rotors and driver side front brake line replaced, oil + filter change

Everything on this car works, and it currently needs nothing - I would drive it across country in a second. There are some various nicks and scratches on the paint, as it's a 15 year old car, but the paint shines up nicely, the grey leather is in good shape with no tears, and there is no body rust, save for a small spot on the driver door corner where the paint has flaked off a bit. The car currently does not leak any fluids, although there is a very small seepage from the valve cover gaskets. I just had my BMW mechanic look at it again, and he thinks there is no reason to replace it now - it hasn't gotten worse since the first time he looked at it over 6,000 miles ago, but at some point, it may need to be replaced. There is nothing else that needs attention - but feel free to bring your mechanic and thoroughly inspect it.

The OEM muffler has been replaced with an after market unit that (I think) sounds great. A little more rumbly but it won't set off any car alarms. Original muffler will be included with the car. Also of note - there was an airbag light on when I bought the car - the issue is that the passenger seat sensor does not work correctly, so the passenger airbag will be deployed even if no one is sitting there - I installed a bypass plug to remove the light, but I can remove it upon request. There are currently no check engine or other dash warning lights on. The OEM shift linkage has been upgraded to a short-shift kit - very nice, short, notchy throws. All gears engage correctly and there is no grinding or slippage.

Front tires have about 80% tread, read tires have about 90% tread. The rears were recently replaced due running over a piece of debris and rendering the tire irreparable. Upon request, you can also have the 1 remaining good tire not mounted on the rim, which I saved due to it having about 80% tread left. 17" BBS wheels have some curb rash but still look pretty good. When I recently replaced the front brake rotors, I upgraded them to Brembos and upgraded the pads to ceramic - the car stops very well. Battery is less than 1 year old, clutch has less than 7,000 miles on it. Air filter has been upgrade to a K & N.

6-disc changer and cassette player work correctly, heat and air conditioning work great, power seats, power windows, sunroof, cruise control and power tilt/telescope steering wheel all work correctly. The headlights are little cloudy and could use a good scubbing on the inside. Toolkit is present, as is full-size spare (although the rim is a little bent, see photo). OEM front pop-out cup holders have been removed and replaced with fixed cup holders that are a little better than stock, I think. Clear title in hand.

This car is available for viewing in Champaign, IL 61821. If flying in, I will be happy to pick buyer up at Willard Airport (CMI) or at the Amtrak station in Champaign, both less than ten miles from my house.

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