Low Mileage, Really Nice 1995 Bmw 525i: A Classic! on 2040-cars

I bought this car on eBay a couple of months ago; I had owned one years ago and it stands out as the best car I have owned (and I've owned 22!).  In truth, it was an impulse, emotion-and-nostalgia-fueled purchase that I can't justify keeping given a busy work travel schedule, two small children, and a lot going on.  Here is your chance to own a REALLY nice classic 5-series and to let my rash decision get you a great deal. 

This generation 5-series is among the very best cars that BMW has ever built.  With proper care, the engines and transmissions last forever, the cars tend not to rust (this one has NO rust at all), and they offer a truly remarkable balance of sporty handling, luxurious appointments, and long-range comfort.  Check out what owners say about this car on consumer review boards such as Edmunds and you will see that this is a beloved car by many (including me).

This particular car is incredibly well-preserved.  It has 76,250 miles (it will have a few more by the time it sells) and had one owner until I bought it.  I had the car given a full run-through at my trusted local mechanic's shop.  He said that it is in great shape.  He installed a new battery, replaced the thermostat, performed an alignment, and gave the car an oil/fluids service. 

The ONLY problems I know of are an occasional "low coolant" warning light that is in fact a bad sensor in the radiator.  My mechanic says that it's a cheap part but one that will entail a few hours of labor, so I just ignore it when it comes on.  The coolant level is fine; there are no leaks, the radiator is in good shape, and the engine runs at the correct temperature.  It's just an old and therefore finicky sensor.  Also, the glove box has come off its hinge, so when it opens it hangs down.  It stays closed just fine.

Overall condition is terrific, as the pics show.  Up close, there are a few spots where the previous owner has applied paint touch-ups for road chips, but this is as nice as a 19-year-ol BMW can get without being a show piece. I would not hesitate to drive it cross country. 

My reserve is THOUSANDS less than I paid, because I paid high retail given the car's amazing condition and because I know that I'll never get dealer pricing for it.  This is a nice car that is reliable and well-cared-for.  I wish that I could keep it, but that just doesn't make sense for me right now and I am selling to undo my impulse decision.  My decision to sell has nothing to do with the car--it's great.  I bought it with my heart and not with my brain (or my wife's strong objections to a 3rd car) at the forefront of my thoughts.

You can pick the car up locally (in Middlebury, Vermont) or you can arrange and pay for shipping.  I am willing to discuss letting you drive it home on my plates and insurance if that helps, and I am certainly willing to help a shipper take delivery of the car for you.