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2001 Bmw 540i Base Sedan 4-door 4.4l on 2040-cars

US $6,500.00
Year:2001 Mileage:221338 Color: Gray /
 Tan
Location:

Guilford, Connecticut, United States

Guilford, Connecticut, United States
Vehicle Title:Clear
Engine:4.4L 4398CC V8 GAS DOHC Naturally Aspirated
For Sale By:Private Seller
Body Type:Sedan
Transmission:Manual
Fuel Type:GAS
VIN: wbadn53471gc97758 Year: 2001
Make: BMW
Options: Sunroof, Cassette Player, Leather Seats, CD Player
Model: 540i
Safety Features: Anti-Lock Brakes, Driver Airbag, Passenger Airbag, Side Airbags
Trim: Base Sedan 4-Door
Power Options: Air Conditioning, Cruise Control, Power Locks, Power Windows, Power Seats
Disability Equipped: No
Drive Type: RWD
Mileage: 221,338
Number of Doors: 4
Exterior Color: Gray
Interior Color: Tan
Number of Cylinders: 8
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
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. ... 

This car does not look or feel like a 200K+ mile car. You need to see it in person. This car has been well maintained and is in excellent condition. Power and handling are excellent and the car is a pleasure to drive. The interior is in clean with no broken parts or tears. Carpet and headliner are like new. Reliability is impeccable. It has never had an issue.


This is the sport version with matching molding colors and an Group M tuned suspension. The 6 speed manual gearbox makes this a true sport sedan. The 5 series BMW is an extraordinarily capable car blending the best of a luxury sedan and a sports car. The 4.4L V8 engine is amazing providing power at nearly any engine speed. The suspension makes back road driving a thrilling experience. There are not many cars on the road that can hold 5 people and cruise at 100 mph this is one of them. This truly is a drivers car.

I have kept up on all maintenance on this car and fixed everything as issue arose. There is a new differential, new clutch, and new tires all in the last year. There is some cosmetic damage that has occurred in the last couple of months that I have not fixed as I cannot justify the cost since I am selling it. Specifically, there are two dents in the engine hood from where two broken fan blades impacted when the fan clutch seized. The mechanicals were repaired but the cosmetic damage was not. You can see the damage in the pictures. The is also a dent in the trunk lid from years ago that I just never got around to fixing. Other than those items the only mechanical issue is a strange whining sound periodically when the car is starting. I believe it has to do with the starter motor, it may be getting close to replacement time.

This car is great opportunity for someone who want to drive a special vehicle but not pay a premium price. This car was $58K new and it still feels like a premium German sedan. Honestly, I've never liked the body style on the new 5 series. This car has the strong lines and aggressive stance that says BMW.

These cars are capable of 300K miles easily so don't let the mileage get you. This is your chance to drive a great car at reasonable price.

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