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2003 Bmw 530i Base Sedan 4-door 3.0l on 2040-cars

US $10,750.00

Year:2003 Mileage:110819 Color: Black /
Tan

Location:

Edmond, Oklahoma, United States

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Transmission:Manual
Body Type:Sedan
Engine:3.0L 2979CC l6 GAS DOHC Naturally Aspirated
Vehicle Title:Clear
Fuel Type:GAS

VIN: WBADT53463CE94436 Year: 2003
Number of Cylinders: 6
Make: BMW
Model: 530i
Trim: Base Sedan 4-Door
Warranty: none
Drive Type: RWD
Options: Sunroof, Leather Seats, CD Player
Mileage: 110,819
Safety Features: Anti-Lock Brakes, Driver Airbag, Passenger Airbag, Side Airbags
Sub Model: 530i Sport
Power Options: Air Conditioning, Cruise Control, Power Locks, Power Windows, Power Seats
Exterior Color: Black
Interior Color: Tan

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 vehicle was purchased new in NW Arkansas and traded hands a few times before I bought it in early 2012. I am needing something different at this time and so sadly it has to go. I haven't owned it too terribly long, but I will do my best to honestly describe everything I know about the car.

It is a 2003 BMW 530i with the 5 speed manual transmission and Sport package. 110,xxx miles with clean Oklahoma title. Black exterior, with tan leather interior and dark wood accents. Cold air-conditioning, power windows, central lock, heated power driver and passenger seats, cruise control, AM/FM stereo, 6 Disc CD Changer, Bluetooth wireless business phone, 17 inch BMW sport wheels, automatic rear sunshade with roll up side shades, sunroof (no leaks), dual front and side air-bags. It gets fantastic fuel economy, without giving up the fun factor. I average between 20-23 mpg in town and around 29-31 on the highway.

The Good:

The car drives like a typical BMW. If you have driven one, you know what I am talking about. If not, you are missing out. They are exciting cars to drive, even just to and from work. The car drives extremely well for one of this age and mileage, and handles well. There are no unusual noises from the engine, brakes, suspension, ect. It is very quiet on the highway and tracks true. The paint was recently polished and waxed and shines quite well, however, there are a few minor chips. The interior is nice with no rips in the leather. No smoke or poopy smells.

I have recently done the following maintenance on the car, some of which is suggested by BMW as part of the 100k maintenance, some of which I chose to do just to keep it running and driving as well as possible. I am anal about keeping my vehicles in tip-top shape machanically and wanted to do the same with this one.

-Complete cooling system overhaul refilled with Evan's NPG Coolant (June '12)

-Water pump replaced (June '12)
-Timing belt replaced (June'12)

-Z3 Short throw shifter (July '12)
-New battery as of 1/10/13
-4 new tires as of 1/14/13
-Complete front suspension overhaul (December '12) using all new OEM parts which includes all control arms, links and new struts (Have all new matching parts for the rear, however, not currently installed.)
-New ECS cross-drilled front brake rotors (~1500 miles, December '12) with Hawk ceramic pads (Also have all matching parts for the rear, but currently not installed. Rear rotors are not cross-drilled.)

-Recent oil change with Mobil 1 synthetic (will have it done again prior to sale)

-Recent detail inside and out. (polish, wax, carpet shampooed)

-All exterior bulbs replaced. (January '12)

I have reciepts for most of the maintenance during my ownership, but have misplaced a few.

The Bad:

-There is a paint blemish on the top of the rear bumper, near the trunk. Not noticeable from 15-20 feet, but it is there.

-Typical of many E39 5 Series, some of the pixels on the radio display do not work. I have not yet replaced it, but have heard it is a very simple fix with the right part.

-The front cupholder is broken. I will have it replaced prior to sale.

-Check engine light came on after the cooling system was replaced last summer. I had it checked by the local BMW dealership and it shows code P1113 which I was told is the code for the coolant level sensor. After my research, I found that this check engine code is a result of the type coolant used after the maintenance. I am far from being an expert, but I found that cooling system failures are common to the 5 Series around the 100k mark due to the higher pressures of the BMW system. To ensure that this did not happen, I replaced all components of the cooling system with OEM parts along with adding Evan's NPG coolant, which has a much higher boiling point than typical coolant. This allows the system to run with zero pressure, significantly reducing the chance of a failure. The vehicle has no issues as a result of the coolant change other than the CEL being on. If it bothers you, the part can be had from Turner Motorsports for $28.95, or from any BMW dealership, however, I have not checked their price.

Overall, I personally believe that it is a very good car that should last a long time. I wish I could keep it, but I need to move on. I have tried my best to decribe everything I can think about, as honestly as I can. If you have questions about anything I missed, feel free to contact me and I will be happy to answer those. Thanks for looking!

The car is also for sale locally, and I reserve the right to end the auction early.

Updated with better pictures.

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