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2002 540i M Sport Package, 6-speed Manual, V8, Well Maintained, Clean,155k Miles on 2040-cars

US $7,500.00
Year:2002 Mileage:157500 Color: Silver /
 Gray
Location:

San Jose, California, United States

San Jose, California, United States
Advertising:
Transmission:Manual
Body Type:Sedan
Vehicle Title:Clear
Engine:4.4L V8
Fuel Type:Gasoline
For Sale By:Private Seller
VIN: WBADN53402GF70380 Year: 2002
Make: BMW
Model: 5-Series
Trim: 540i M Sport
Options: Heated Seats (Driver and Passenger), Automatic Headlights, Sunroof, Leather Seats, CD Player
Safety Features: Traction Control, Anti-Lock Brakes, Driver Airbag, Passenger Airbag
Drive Type: RWD
Power Options: Memory Seats, Air Conditioning, Cruise Control, Power Locks, Power Windows, Power Seats
Mileage: 157,500
Exterior Color: Silver
Interior Color: Gray
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Number of Cylinders: 8
Condition: UsedA 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.Seller Notes:"Engine is like new, transmission is solid, clutch has been babied, and the suspension is in top shape. Every single feature on the car works except the power trunk release (you need to use the key). The key fob also stopped unlocking the car from a distance about two weeks ago.As far as the exterior, there are some minor scratches on the front bumper, and one on the passengers side skirt. The plastic covering the drivers side fog light is cracked (cosmetic damage only). Other than that everything is perfect, including the rims which are pristine.Interior: Leather seats show NO signs of wear, carpets are fresh too. There are a few pixels that are out on the dashboard, but I would say 95-98% are going strong. The passenger's side reading light is burnt out, and the cupholders are finicky. Other than that, EVERYTHING WORKSPowertrain: Flawless. The car pulls like it just left the factory. Clutch has been babied, and the transmission shifts smoothly."

I have a 2002 BMW 540i with 6-speed manual and sport package for sale. 100% clean carfax, title in hand. I'm asking $7,500 for the car. How did I arrive at the price? Kelley Blue Book says about $7300 given condition and mileage (157k). The Carfax report says it's worth about $600 over blue book, totaling $7,900. The car does need new tires, so I subtracted $500 off the asking price.

I tried to be as detailed as possible with this listing, but if there's anything I missed or additional pictures you would like to see, feel free to message me (I will respond very promptly). 

Background: 
I am selling this car because I am moving back to Boston. I purchased this car three months ago because I needed a car to get to work at my job over the summer. I wanted a BMW 5-series because they drive like nothing else on the road, and I needed a car that could fit the other two co-workers I was going to carpool with. After spending two weeks looking, I finally found this 540i with the M sport package that a middle aged man was selling so he could buy a new 5 series. I have honestly never seen a better maintained car with 155k miles on the odometer. A few scratches on the front bumper and the power trunk release not working are the only signs that this car has been driven. 


I am moving August 27th so the car has to sell by then. If possible, I would prefer to keep the car until the 23rd (my last day of work), but if you need to pick it up sooner I can be flexible. I understand it is common practice to lowball sellers who are moving, but I really won't start sweating unless I somehow haven't sold this car a few days before I leave :)

If you would like to check out the car in person, it is located near Alviso during business hours, and South San Jose on weekends and evenings.

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