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2003 Bmw 540 It Touring M Sport Wagon 540i 540it M5 E39 Cold Weather Package on 2040-cars

Year:2003 Mileage:115000
Location:

Almond, New York, United States

Almond, New York, United States
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2003 BMW 540iT Estate Touring M Sport Wagon. 115k miles. Beautiful car, everything is in excellent condition except the pixels on the dash and some minor cosmetic defects with some of the buttons inside. cargo rug in the way back has some stains. Please look at all the pictures and then ask any questions. Feel free to come and test drive it before bidding. This car runs and drives excellent. 

Options: (see BMW website for full option list)
  • Heated leather seats - excellent condition
  • Heated steering wheel - works
  • Power adjust steering wheel - works in all positions, retracts when key is turned off
  • Steering wheel controls - all work 
  • AM/FM/CD in dash/CD changer in trunk - sounds great, pixels hard to read.
  • Cellular telephone interface - (may be obsolete)
  • automatic climate control - works perfect, some buttons missing, pixels OK
  • power seats - all functions work, memory functions also work
  • cruise control - works great
  • power sunroof with slide open and tilt upwards - works great
  • rear seats fold flat - all latches work easily
  • rear cargo net - goes up and down smooth
  • rear cargo shade - works good, no damage
  • full size BMW spare - same wheel as on car - looks new
  • 5 speed automatic transmission with manual shift mode - shifts perfect
  • fog lights - work great
  • Zenon headlights - extra bright
  • automatic headlights - works as it should
  • traction control - works great, can be shut off with dashboard button
  • ABS brakes - works great
  • Stability control - works
  • power adjustable heated mirrors - drivers side has a stain on the edge of the glass but they work perfect
  • automatic dimming mirrors - nice
  • factory alarm system - works
  • 4.4 liter V8 engine - starts easy, runs smooth, no noises or vibrations. Uses no oil or coolant. Serviced regularly with BMW filter and Castrol synthetic oil.  
  • Bridgestone tires 225/55r16  - excellent condition
  • All BMW books that came with the car - look like new
  • 4 wheel disc brakes - 90% pad life left
  • Alloy wheels - look great, no bends or damage. Brake dust accumulates fast just a FYI. 
  • Power locks and windows - all work great
  • Cup holders - useless
  • Ashtrays and cigarette lighter - never used, never smoked in.
  • Center console - sliding armrest, no storage bin. Has normal wear
  • Top level instrument cluster - all functions work, pixels hard to read. 
  • Driveshaft and rear axle - smooth, no noise or vibrations
  • Airbag system - no warning lights.
  • Wipers, horn, Headlight washers - work great
  • Exhaust - quiet. 
  • Steering and handling - very tight and precise
  • Body and paint - no rust, all doors open and close nicely, paint shines. You will find some scratches and dings if you are really looking for them. 
  • Speeding tickets are expensive - watch the speedometer. Word to the wise. 
Overall the car is in remarkable condition for the year, the 2003 model year is the best E39 touring you can get. Fully loaded except Navigation. Clean carfax, 2 owners. WOW this champion turns heads everywhere and is so fast and so smooth and handles so good it will truly amaze you. Don't be fooled by the station wagon body, this is a luxury sports car. Far advanced safety and comfort features for it's time. BMW's finest. This wagon cost over $60,000 new. Very few left in this condition so don't hesitate - you won't find another one. Clean title in hand for easy transfer.

A note about the pixels on the dash - it is not difficult nor expensive to repair. BMW acknowledged the problem and will help with the repair. You must call BMW North America and explain your issue, they will only help the registered owner, proof is required.  In most cases BMW supplies the parts and the customer pays about $90 labor. It did not concern me in the least so I did not bother to get it fixed. Every BMW I have ever owned had the same issue.

I have described this car to the best of my ability. This vehicle has just passed NY State inspection and has been completely checked over by an independent mechanic. This car needed nothing. All vehicles over 100k miles and over 10 years old are sold As-Is. Sales tax may be collected depending on your location in accordance with NY state law. Absolutely no additional dealer fees will be added. Warranties are available from 3rd parties, I do not sell them, most of the time they are a rip-off. If you are a NY resident I can take your car in trade at fair KBB value and transfer your plate on the spot. The name of my dealership is "Alfred Auto Center" I encourage you to check out our reputation on Repairpal, we strive to take care of all of our customers long after the sale. 

Thank You for looking at my car!
 Let's keep it simple and easy - 1. You win the bid, 2. Submit a $500 non-refundable deposit via Paypal immediately, 3. I will contact you and then you will mail me a bank check  via certified mail with a tracking #,  4. Once the check clears you come and get the car, title, and keys or arrange for transport.
NOTE: actual mileage will be slightly higher than shown as I drive this car regularly.

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