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Body Type:4 door sedan
Vehicle Title:Clear
Engine:4.0 liter V8
Fuel Type:Gasoline
For Sale By:owner
Make: BMW
Model: 5-Series
Trim: 540i (e34) with 43,800 miles
Options: Rear Sun Shade, Dual Climat Control, Sunroof, Cassette Player, Leather Seats, CD Player
Safety Features: Wooden Three Spoke Steering Wheel, Anti-Lock Brakes, Driver Airbag, Passenger Airbag
Drive Type: rear wheel drive
Power Options: Memory Power Seats, Air Conditioning, Cruise Control, Power Locks, Power Windows
Mileage: 43,800
Exterior Color: Silver
Interior Color: Balck
Disability Equipped: n/a
Number of Cylinders: 8
Warranty: n/a
Silver on black 1994 BMW 540i with a 5sp automatic transmission. This car has only 70,000 accident free kilometers on it, yes only 70,000 km or 43,800 miles. Originally out of Japan, this second hand left hand drive 540i has an upgrade dual climate control, keyless entry and a rear roll up shade just to name a few extras that were not available in North America. The car also has the upgrade BMW three spoke wooden steering wheel with airbag to match the wooden trim interior. The black leather is in great shape, no rips, tears or fading.
It does come with the stock BMW sound system with 6cd changer, which never quite works perfectly, a long time BMW problem which plagues many BMW drivers. I haven't got around to changing out the original deck.
I bought this car with 37,000 km (23,000 miles) two and a half years ago. It has served as my daily driver since then.
The following items have been installed during my keep:
new front shocks and springs in 2011
new 8 ignition coils in 2012
new catalytic converter in 2012
new upper and lower control arms in 2012
new trunk shocks in 2012
new front brakes in 2012
new mass air flow sensor in 2012
new rear brakes in 2013
new hood shocks in 2013
The car comes with service records from its time in Japan (approx. 15 years). The vehicle is offered locally here in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, however I can meet at the US/Canadian border if neccessary.
All in all, this car drives like the day it came out of the BMW factory, all options work! You can call me at (604) 318 1034 to get further detail.
You will not be disappointed.
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