1999 540i Sport 6-speed, Well Maintained, Clean on 2040-cars
Medford, Massachusetts, United States
Body Type:Sedan
Vehicle Title:Clear
Engine:4.4L V8 (M62TUB44)
Fuel Type:Gasoline
For Sale By:Private Seller
Make: BMW
Model: 5-Series
Trim: 540i
Options: Sunroof, Cassette Player, Leather Seats, CD Player
Safety Features: Anti-Lock Brakes, Driver Airbag, Passenger Airbag, Side Airbags
Drive Type: RWD
Power Options: Air Conditioning, Cruise Control, Power Locks, Power Windows, Power Seats
Mileage: 131,500
Sub Model: Sport
Exterior Color: Black
Disability Equipped: No
Interior Color: Black
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Number of Cylinders: 8
1999 BMW 540i Sport
- 131,500 miles and rising and it's my daily driver
- 6 Speed Manual Transmission
- 4.4L V8, M62TUB44: 282HP 325FtLb
- Jet Black (Swarz II) on Black Leather
- Sport Seats (power, heated)
- M Sport Steering Wheel
- Sport Suspension
- M Sport Shift Knob (Replaced with ZHP knob)
- Shadow Trim
- 6 CD Changer
- All manuals, keys and receipts from some previous work and my personal work
Wheels/Tires:
- Style 32 Wheels: Staggered 17x8 ET20, 17x9 ET26
- Continental ExtremeContact DWS tires with ~10,000 miles: 235/40/ZR17 Front, 255/40/ZR17 Rear
Previous Owner Maintenance:
- ABS Module Rebuild
- Cluster Replacement
- Cooling System Overhaul
Engine:
- Starter -- Bosch (120,375)
- Air Filter -- Mann (121,707)
- Cabin Filters -- Mann (121,707)
- Valve Cover Gaskets -- Both sides, Victor Reinz (121,707)
- Spark Plugs -- NGK 3199 (121,707)
- Vacuum Lines -- Silicone BMW (129,302)
- Serpentine Belt -- Contitech (130,752)
- AC Drive Belt -- Contitech (130,752)
Misc:
- Battery -- MAXX-H8 (120,375)
- Windshield Wipers -- Bosch (121,707)
- CDV (Clutch Delay Valve) Removal (123,719)
- Windshield Gasket -- BMW (130,752)
- Oil Change -- Every 5,000 mi with Lubri Molly 5W-30 (European Blend) & Mann Filter
- Transmission Fluid Flush -- Pentosin MTF-2 (121,707)
- Differential Fluid Flush -- Redline 75W90 Gear Oil (121,707)
- Brake Fluid Flush -- Pentosin Super DOT 4 (125,873)
- Power Steering Flush -- Castrol Dexron VI (130,752)
Brakes:
- Rear Rotors -- Zimmermann Cross Drilled (125,873)
- Rear Pads -- Hawk HP Plus Semi Metallic (125,873)
Exterior/Lighting:
- Trunk Lip (PO)
- DEPO Clear Side Markers (129,302)
- DEPO Clear Tail Lights (129,302)
- Trunk Emblem (130,285)
Issues:
- Rear window regulators are failing. Still go up and down but it sounds like they're about to give up the ghost
- Paint is flaking off the wheels, especially the lip
- Couple rock chips on the hood
- Only rust on the car is some bubbling below the fuel fill (under the flap)
- Passenger side view mirror cover was replaced and isn't painted. The dark gray factory primer almost matches and never bothered me
Bought the car last January with 120,090 miles from a gentleman who owned it since 2002 (32,576 miles) and used it as his summer car. No accidents. Clean title. Car is extremely clean for its age.
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